Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Monday)
Died
Height
163 cm (5'4")
Nationality
Weight
51 kg (112 lbs)
Sport
Athletics
Languages
English
Education
Sendai Ikuei Gakuen High School
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
虎 Tiger
Name Origin
English < Akkadian (šamû)
Popularity
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Samuel Wanjiru: Kenyan athlete (1986–2011).
Born in Nyahururu (died at age 24).
Stands 5′4″ tall.
Studied at Sendai Ikuei Gakuen High School.
Biography
Samuel Kamau Wanjirū was a Kenyan long-distance runner who won the 2008 Beijing Olympics Marathon in an Olympic record time of 2:06:32; becoming the first Kenyan to win the Olympic gold in the marathon. He became the youngest gold medallist in the marathon since 1932.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Samuel Wanjiru?
Samuel Wanjiru was born on and passed away on at the age of 24.
Where was Samuel Wanjiru born?
Samuel Wanjiru was born in Nyahururu.
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