Amos Kirui
KenyaActive- Born
- Feb 9, 1998 (28 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 10 000 m
Amos Kirui (born 9 February 1998) is a Kenyan distance runner who competes in the 3000 metres steeplechase. He was the gold medallist at the 2016 IAAF World U20 Championships, extending his nation's grip on the event since 1988.
Kirui was a silver medallist in the steeplechase at the 2014 Summer Youth Olympics and a bronze medallist at the 2014 African Youth Games. He shared in a junior team silver at the 2017 IAAF World Cross Country Championships.
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:08.37
2026 season best1:02:21Apr 26, 2026 · Madrid
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 silver
Personal best · 10 000 m28:08.98
As of Oct 29, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:08.37 (#74 all-time), 10 000 m 28:08.98, 2026 season best 1:02:21 (Apr 26, 2026, Madrid (ESP)) · Last competition: Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon, Apr 26, 2026, 1:02:21 · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 28 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | 1 | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Semi | 1:02:21 | – | Apr 26, 2026 | Zurich Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Madrid Half Marathon |
| 2024 | 3000mSt | 8:42.49 | – | Apr 20, 2024 | Kip Keino Classic, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi |
| 2024 | CrossCount | 29:51 | – | Mar 2, 2024 | Kenyan Cross Country Championships, Prison Staff Training College, Ruiru - XC 2.0km |
| 2023 | 1500m | 3:44.56 | – | Apr 27, 2023 | 6th AK Track and Field weekend Meet |
| 2023 | 3000mSt | 8:18.45 | – | May 13, 2023 | Kip Keino Classic, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi |
| 2023 | 5000m | 14:01.81 | – | Feb 24, 2023 | Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2022 | 1500m | 3:58.13 | – | Mar 5, 2022 | Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2022 | 3000mSt | 8:14.63 | – | Jun 15, 2022 | Meeting International de Marseille, Stade Delort, Marseille |