Tom Nyariki

Tom ("Thomas") Nyariki (born September 27, 1971 in Nyamira) is a long-distance runner from Kenya. Most notably he won a bronze medal on the 5,000 metres at the 1997 World Championships.

Nyariki is married to Jackline Maranga. Nyariki represents the Kisii people, which is not famous for producing many world-class athletes.

He trains with Kimbia Athletics and is coached by Dieter Hogen. Recently he has competed mostly in road running races in the USA.

Achievements

*1998 IAAF World Cup - bronze medal (3000 m)
*1998 IAAF World Cross Country Championships - fourth place
*1997 IAAF Grand Prix Final - silver medal (5000 m)
*1997 World Championships in Athletics - bronze medal (5000 m)
*1997 IAAF World Cross Country Championships - third place

Personal bests

*3000 metres - 7:27.75 (1996)
*5000 metres - 12:55.94 (1997)
*10,000 metres - 27:48.12 (2002)
*10 kilometres - 27:30 (2001)
*5 kilometres - 13:24 (2001)
*5 miles road - 22:32 (1999)
*marathon - 2:15:58 (2006)

External reference

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* [http://www.kimbia.net/athletes/nyariki KImbia Athletics]