Nicholas Wachira (born 19 November 1982) is a Kenyan former middle-distance runner who competed mostly in the 800 metres. He represented his country at the 2001 and 2003 World Championships reaching semifinals at both occasions. In addition, he won gold medals at the 1999 World Youth and 2000 World Junior Championships.
Competition record Representing 1999World Youth ChampionshipsBydgoszcz, Poland6th (sf)400 m47.93Did not start in the final1st800 m1:50.702000World Junior ChampionshipsSantiago, Chile1st800m1:47.1610th (h)4 × 400 m relay3:11.172001World ChampionshipsEdmonton, Canada16th (sf)800 m1:48.932002African ChampionshipsRadès, Tunisia8th (h)800 m1:48.742003World ChampionshipsParis, France5th (h)800 m1:45.86Did not finish in the semifinal
Personal bests Outdoor 400 metres – 47.93 (Bydgoszcz 1999) 800 metres – 1:44.34 (Nairobi 2003) 1000 metres – 2:18.13 (Nice 2001) 1500 metres – 3:38.44 (Zürich 2004) Indoor 800 metres – 1:47.37 (Stuttgart 2003) 1000 metres – 2:23.64 (Boston 2004)
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