Benard Kibet Koech
- Born
- Nov 25, 1999 (26 years old)
- Events
- 10 Miles Road · 10 000 m
Benard Kibet Koech is a Kenyan long-distance runner.
He holds the world best performance for the 10-mile run with a time of 44:04 set at the Kosa 10-Miler in December 2022.
He was born in Kericho and currently lives and trains in Japan. He placed 5th in the 10,000 metres at the 2023 World Athletics Championships.
Personal best · 10 Miles Road44:04
2024 season best13:13.52Apr 13, 2024 · Egao Kenko Stadium, Kumamoto
Personal best · 10 000 m26:51.09
Last competition12th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, YokohamaNov 9, 2024 · 27:44.27
As of Oct 28, 2026: 10 Miles Road 44:04, 10 000 m 26:51.09 (#23 all-time), 2024 season best 13:13.52 (Apr 13, 2024, Egao Kenko Stadium, Kumamoto (JPN)) · Last competition: 12th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama, Nov 9, 2024, 27:44.27 · 26 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5000m | 13:13.52 | – | Apr 13, 2024 | 32nd Kanakuri Memorial Middle and Long Distance Invitational Meet, Egao Kenko Stadium, Kumamoto |
| 2024 | 10000m | 26:51.09 | – | May 25, 2024 | Prefontaine Classic |
| 2024 | Semi | 59:42 | – | Feb 24, 2024 | Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon |
| 2023 | 5000m | 13:00.38 | – | May 4, 2023 | 34th Golden Games |
| 2023 | 5Kilometre | 13:28 | – | Nov 11, 2023 | The Fst in Fukuoka 2023 |
| 2023 | 10000m | 27:07.71 | – | May 20, 2023 | 66rd Kyushu Corporate Athletics Championships |
| 2023 | Semi | 58:45 | – | Feb 18, 2023 | Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon |
| 2022 | 5000m | 13:12.08 | – | Jul 13, 2022 | Athletic Track, Abashiri (JPN) |