Barnabas Kirui

Barnabas Kirui

Born
Dec 12, 1985 (40 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase

Barnabas Kirui is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on December 12, 1985. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and Mile.

His personal bests include 3:46.79 in the 1500m, 4:07.03 in the Mile, 4:07.03 in the Mile, 8:08.32 in the 3000m and 8:08.17 in the 3000m. He has earned 1 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:20.36
2016 season best1:11:48Mar 20, 2016 · Dallas, TX

As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:20.36 (#381 all-time), 2016 season best 1:11:48 (Mar 20, 2016, Dallas, TX (USA)) · 40 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mLA 2008Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:46.791,018 pts–
Mile2009Kenya Mile all-time list4:07.03990 pts–
MileIndoorKY 20094:07.031,041 pts–
3000m2007Kenya 3000 m all-time list8:08.321,008 pts–
3000mIndoorTX 20108:08.171,030 pts–
5000mAL 2008Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:46.261,046 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2016Semi 1:11:48–Mar 20, 2016Dallas, TX (USA)
2015Semi 1:08:44–Dec 6, 2015San Antonio, TX (USA)
2014Semi 1:07:06–Mar 23, 2014Dallas, TX (USA)
20135000m 15:10.13–Mar 17, 2013Pointe-a-Pierre (TTO)
201310Kilometr 30:36–May 11, 2013Tupelo, MS (USA)
2013Semi 1:05:20–Nov 3, 2013Dallas, TX (USA)
20121500m 3:56.40–Mar 31, 2012Oxford, MS (USA)
20125000m 14:41.18–Mar 31, 2012Oxford, MS (USA)
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Barnabas Kirui's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:20.36, set on Jun 8, 2007 in Sacramento, CA (USA), #381 on the all-time list.

Barnabas Kirui competes in the 3000 m steeplechase.

2016 season best: 1:11:48, set on Mar 20, 2016 in Dallas, TX (USA).