James Kwalia

James Kwalia

Medal record
Representing  Qatar
Men's athletics
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2009 Berlin 5000 m
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 2006 Doha 5000 m
Asian Championships
Gold medal – first place 2005 Incheon 5000 m
Gold medal – first place 2009 Guangzhou 5000 m

James Kwalia C'Kurui (born James Kwalia Chepkurui on 12 June 1984) is an athlete who represents Qatar after switching from his homeland Kenya. Specializing in the 3000 and 5000 metres, his personal best times are 7:28.28 minutes and 12:54.58 minutes respectively. He was born in Trans Nzoia. He is the current holder of the Asian indoor record over 5000 m which he broke in Düsseldorf in February 2009.