Veronica Nyaruai

Veronica Nyaruai Wanjiru (born October 29, 1989 in Nyahururu) is a Kenyan runner who specialises in 1500 metres. She now lives in Kaptagat, where she attends PACE training camp. She took part at the 2007 world Championships, but was 12th overall and missed the 1500 m final. In 2008 she would had been eligible to defend her Junior World title, but she placed fourth at the Kenyan trial and was not selected . She is based at the PACE Sports Manageme... more

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  • Oct 29, 1989 (age 20 years)

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