Elkanah Angwenyi

Elkanah Angwenyi (born 5 February 1983 in Nyamira) is a Kenyan runner who specializes in the 1500 metres. He won the bronze medal at the 2006 World Indoor Championships.

He started running while at primary school. He was recruited by Kenya Police in 2001. In 2004 he was spotted by Hussein Makke, who became his manager and sent him to the USA, where he has since competed at various road and track races.

Angwenyi is married with a son born in 2003 (as of 2006).

Competition record

YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventNotes
Representing  Kenya
2006 World Indoor Championships Moscow, Russia 3rd 1500 m 3:42.98
African Championships Bambous, Mauritius 8th 1500 m 3:48.69
World Athletics Final Stuttgart, Germany 8th 1500 m 3:34.37

Personal bests



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