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Arjun Kumar Basnet

Arjun Kumar Basnet

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Birth dateDec 5, 1975
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Arjun Kumar Basnet is a Nepal long-distance runner, born on December 5, 1975. He competes primarily in the Marathon and 20,000Metr.

His personal bests include 2:23:09 in the Marathon and 1:07:03.0h in the 20,000Metr. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Nepal.

Key facts
Marathon
2:23:09
2011 season best
1:07:03.0h
Dec 2, 2011
2011 season best
Age
50 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Marathon 2:23:09, 2011 season best 1:07:03.0h (Dec 2, 2011) · 50 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2011
20,000Metr
1:07:03.0h-Dec 2, 2011--
2010
Marathon
2:02:12-Feb 9, 2010
↑
-
2008
Marathon
2:23:09-Aug 24, 2008
↑
The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
2006
Marathon
2:23:12-Jan 21, 2006
↑
-
2002
Marathon
2:28:23-Oct 14, 2002
↑
-

2011

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20,000Metr
1:07:03.0HT-Dec 2Nepali Championships, Kathmandu

2010

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:02:12-Feb 9Dhaka South Asian Games, Dhaka

2008

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:24:34-Nov 1Kathmandu Marathon, Kathmandu
Marathon
2:23:09-Aug 24The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing
Marathon
2:23:09-Aug 15The XXIX Olympic Games, National Stadium, Beijing

2006

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:23:55-Dec 10Doha Asian Games, Doha
Marathon
2:28:10-Aug 27Colombo South Asian Games, Colombo
Marathon
2:23:12-Jan 21National RBB Marathon Championships, Kathmandu

2002

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:28:23-Oct 14Busan Asian Games, Busan

Honours

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National RBB Marathon Championships

Marathon

2006
7

Busan Asian Games

Marathon

2002
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Arjun Kumar Basnet's Marathon personal best?

Arjun Kumar Basnet's Marathon personal best is 2:23:09, set on Aug 24, 2008 in National Stadium, Beijing (CHN).

Which events does Arjun Kumar Basnet compete in?

Arjun Kumar Basnet competes in the Marathon.

How did Arjun Kumar Basnet perform in 2011?

2011 season best: 1:07:03.0h, set on Dec 2, 2011.