Ben Chelimo Somikwo
- Born
- Oct 4, 1996 (30 years old)
- Events
- Marathon · Half Marathon
Ben Chelimo Somikwo is a Uganda long-distance runner, born on October 4, 1996. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.
His personal bests include 14:15.21 in the 5000m, 28:32.47 in the 10000m, 1:01:13 in the Semi, 2:08:03 in the Marathon and 44:15 in the 15Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Uganda.
Personal best · Marathon2:08:03
2025 season best2:15:25Oct 26, 2025 · Venezia
Personal best · Half Marathon1:01:13
Last competitionVenicemarathonOct 26, 2025 · 2:15:25
As of Nov 6, 2026: Marathon 2:08:03 (#756 all-time), Half Marathon 1:01:13, 2025 season best 2:15:25 (Oct 26, 2025, Venezia (ITA)) · Last competition: Venicemarathon, Oct 26, 2025, 2:15:25 · 30 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
15KilometrNijmegen 201644:15–
20KilometrCassis 20171:00:35–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:15:25 | – | Oct 26, 2025 | Venicemarathon |
| 2024 | CrossCount | 30:34 | – | Feb 10, 2024 | Uganda Cross Country Championships, Tororo |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:08:03 | – | Apr 7, 2024 | Daegu Marathon |
| 2023 | RoadRace | 21:25 | – | Dec 3, 2023 | Course de l'Escalade |
| 2022 | 10000m | 28:43.6h | – | Jun 25, 2022 | Ugandan Championships |
| 2021 | Semi | 1:03:25 | – | Dec 5, 2021 | – |
| 2019 | 5000m | 14:15.21 | – | Jul 26, 2019 | Ugandan Championships |
| 2019 | Semi | 1:05:05 | – | Sep 22, 2019 | Hyundai Porto Half Marathon |