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Nicholas Wachira

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Nicholas Wachira (born 19 November 1982) is a Kenyan former middle-distance runner who competed mostly in the 800 metres.[1] He represented his country at the 2001 and 2003 World Championships reaching semifinals at both occasions. In addition, he won gold medals at the 1999 World Youth and 2000 World Junior Championships.

Competition record

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Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Kenya
1999 World Youth Championships Bydgoszcz, Poland 6th (sf) 400 m 47.93[2]
1st 800 m 1:50.70
2000 World Junior Championships Santiago, Chile 1st 800m 1:47.16
10th (h) 4 × 400 m relay 3:11.17
2001 World Championships Edmonton, Canada 16th (sf) 800 m 1:48.93
2002 African Championships Radès, Tunisia 8th (h) 800 m 1:48.74
2003 World Championships Paris, France 5th (h) 800 m 1:45.86[3]

Personal bests

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Outdoor

Indoor

References

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  1. ^ Nicholas Wachira at World Athletics Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ Did not start in the final
  3. ^ Did not finish in the semifinal