Jackline Wambui
Kenyan middle-distance runner
About Jackline Wambui
Born 2000. Jackline Wambui is a Kenyan track and field official, athletics competitor and track and field coach.
Jackline Wambūi (born 8 February 2000) is a Kenyan middle-distance runner who competes in the 800 metres event.
Wambūi won the gold medal in the 800 meters at the 2017 IAAF World U18 Championships in Nairobi. The following year, she finished eighth at the 2018 IAAF World U20 Championships in Tampere. In 2024, World Athletics filed a CAS case against Wambūi and the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya related to the violation.
Her personal best for the 800m is 1:58.79, set at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, on 13 September 2019.
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Who is Jackline Wambui?
Kenyan middle-distance runner
When was Jackline Wambui born?
Jackline Wambui was born on 8 February 2000 in Kenya.
What is Jackline Wambui's occupation?
Jackline Wambui is a track and field official, athletics competitor and track and field coach.
What nationality is Jackline Wambui?
Jackline Wambui is Kenyan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jackline Wambui. https://biography.guide/jackline-wambui/
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