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Benard Kibet Yegon

Benard Kibet Yegon

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Birth dateSep 4, 2003
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Benard Kibet Yegon is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on September 4, 2003. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and Marathon.

His personal bests include 7:55.01 in the 3000m, 14:25.5h in the 5000m, 2:22:10 in the Marathon, 13:44 in the 5Kilometre and 44:51 in the 15Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
3000 m
7:55.01
5 Kilometres Road
13:44
2026 season best
2:22:10
Jan 18, 2026 · Hong Kong (HKG)
2026 season best
Last competition
24. Volksbank-Münster-Marathon
Sep 13, 2026 · 2:22:23
24. Volksbank-Münster-Marathon
Age
23 years old

As of Sep 25, 2026: 3000 m 7:55.01, 5 Kilometres Road 13:44, 2026 season best 2:22:10 (Jan 18, 2026, Hong Kong (HKG)) · Last competition: 24. Volksbank-Münster-Marathon, Sep 13, 2026, 2:22:23 · 23 years old

PB

Personal bests

3000m
7:55.01
14:25.5HT
2:22:10
5Kilometre
13:44
15Kilometr
44:51

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
Marathon
2:22:10-Jan 18, 2026-Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon
2023
15Kilometr
44:51-May 1, 2023-15 Km du Puy en Velay
2022
3000m
8:11.25-Jul 1, 2022
↓
Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2022
5Kilometre
13:44-Apr 30, 2022
↑
Herzogenaurach (GER)
2022
5000m
14:25.5h-Feb 4, 2022-Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2021
3000m
7:55.01-Jul 2, 2021
↓
Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
2021
5Kilometre
14:11-Sep 12, 2021
↑
Adizero Road to Records

2026

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:22:23-Sep 1324. Volksbank-Münster-Marathon
Marathon
2:22:10-Jan 18Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon

2023

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
44:51-May 115 Km du Puy en Velay

2022

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:11.25-Jul 1Kenyan Trials For World Under 20 Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
5Kilometre
13:44-Apr 30adizero Road to Records, Herzogenaurach
5000m
14:25.5HT-Feb 41st Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

2021

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
14:11-Sep 12Adizero Road to Records
3000m
8:12.96-Aug 19World Athletics U20 Championships, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
3000m
8:12.96-Aug 18World Athletics U20 Championships, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
3000m
7:55.01-Jul 2Nairobi Kenya World U20 Trials, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
3000m
8:04.46-Jul 1Nairobi Kenya World U20 Trials, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Benard Kibet Yegon's 3000 m personal best?

Benard Kibet Yegon's 3000 m personal best is 7:55.01, set on Jul 2, 2021 in Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN).

Which events does Benard Kibet Yegon compete in?

Benard Kibet Yegon competes in the 3000 m and 5 Kilometres Road.

How did Benard Kibet Yegon perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2:22:10, set on Jan 18, 2026 in Hong Kong (HKG). Last competition: 24. Volksbank-Münster-Marathon on Sep 13, 2026, 2:22:23.