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 have been eligible to defend her Junior World title, but she placed fourth at the Kenyan trial and was not selected.[1]
She is based at the PACE Sports Management training camp in Kaptagat.
Nyaruai won the Cross Internacional de Venta de Baños in 2009, beating Steph Twell in the process.[2]
^IAAF, June 18, 2008: Kenyan Trials lead to squad of 23 selections for Bydgoszcz
^Valiente, Emeterio (2009-12-21). Sánchez defeats European champion Bezabeh in Venta de Baños. IAAF. Retrieved on 2009-12-27.
VeronicaNyaruai Wanjiru (born October 29, 1989, in Nyahururu) is a Kenyan runner who specialises in 1500 metres. She now lives in Kaptagat, where she...
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