David Kapaiko Sekento
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Born | 5 June 2010 Kenya |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 1500 metres |
David Kapaiko Sekento (born 5 June 2010) is a Kenyan middle-distance runner who specializes in the 1500 meters. At the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships held in Eugene, Oregon, he won the silver medal in the men's 1500 meters with a personal best of 3:38.32.[1]
Career
In the year 2026, Sekento became one of the best middle-distance runners in junior level for Kenya. He participated in the men’s 1500 meters race during the 2026 Kenyan National Championships and Commonwealth Games Trials where he placed ninth with a timing of 3:38.45.[2]
2026 World U20 Championships
Sekento represented Kenya in the men's 1500 meters at the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon. He advanced from the first round to the final, recording 3:43.60.[3]
In the final, Sekento managed to run 3:38.32 to win a silver medal. Wilson Chepkwech of Kenya won a gold medal in 3:37.46 while Osama Er Redouani from Morocco won a bronze medal in 3:39.68.[1]
Kenya therefore took the gold and silver medals in the men's 1500 meters at the championships.[4]
Personal bests
| Event | Time | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 metres | 3:38.32 | 9 August 2026 | Hayward Field, Eugene |
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Event | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | World Athletics U20 Championships | Eugene, United States | 1500 metres |  Silver
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "1500 Metres Men – Final". World Athletics. Retrieved 31 August 2026.
- ↑ "Full results: 2026 Kenyan National Championships and Commonwealth Games Trials". Athletics Illustrated. Retrieved 31 August 2026.
- ↑ "1500 Metres Men – Round 1". World Athletics. Retrieved 31 August 2026.
- ↑ "Taylor anchors USA to world U20 4x100m record in Oregon". World Athletics. Retrieved 31 August 2026.
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