Abraham Kibiwot
KenyaActive- Born
- Apr 6, 1996 (30 years old)
- Birthplace
- Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase
- Height
- 1.78 m
Abraham Kibiwot is a Kenyan steeplechase runner born on June 4, 1996, in Uasin Gishu County. Standing 178 cm tall, he competes in the 3000 metres steeplechase and has achieved consistent success at major championships.
Kibiwot won bronze medals in the 3000m steeplechase at the 2024 Summer Olympics, 2023 World Championships, and 2016 African Championships, demonstrating remarkable consistency on the podium at major events. His personal best of 8:05.51 minutes was set in 2023.
As a three-time major championship bronze medallist at Olympic, World, and African levels, Kibiwot has established himself as one of the world's most consistent steeplechasers. His multiple podium finishes reflect his ability to perform at the highest level when it matters most.
As of Oct 28, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:05.51 (#42 all-time), 2026 season best 8:12.39 (May 31, 2026, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat (MAR)) · Last competition: Meeting International d’Athlétisme Herculis EBS, Jul 10, 2026, DNF · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 bronze · 30 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| World Championships | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| Total | – | – | 2 | 2 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3000mSt | 8:12.39 | – | May 31, 2026 | Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat |
| 2025 | CrossCount | 6:38 | – | Feb 8, 2025 | Kenyan Cross Country Championships, Nairobi - XC 2.0km |
| 2025 | 3000mSt | 8:10.13 | – | Apr 26, 2025 | Wanda Diamond League Xiamen, Egret Stadium, Xiamen - Diamond Discipline |
| 2024 | 3000mSt | 8:06.47 | – | Aug 7, 2024 | The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris |
| 2024 | CrossCount | 31:24 | – | Feb 3, 2024 | Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour – Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km |
| 2023 | 3000mSt | 8:05.51 | – | May 28, 2023 | Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat - Diamond Discipline |
| 2022 | 3000mSt | 8:06.73 | – | Jun 9, 2022 | Golden Gala Pietro Mennea, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Diamond Discipline |
| 2021 | 3000m | 7:56.05 | – | May 13, 2021 | Harry Schulting Games, Vughtse Sports Club Prins Hendrik, Vught |