Benson Kipchumba Barus

Benson Kipchumba Barus

KenyaKenya
Born
Jul 4, 1980 (46 years old)
Events
Half Marathon · Marathon

Benson Kipchumba Barus is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on July 4, 1980. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 13:33.05 in the 5000m, 28:09.32 in the 10000m, 59:41 in the Semi, 2:07:07 in the Marathon and 45:34 in the 15Kilometr. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · Half Marathon59:41
#203 all-time
2014 season best2:14:05May 4, 2014 · Genève
2014 season best
Personal best · Marathon2:07:07
#478 all-time

As of Oct 28, 2026: Half Marathon 59:41 (#203 all-time), Marathon 2:07:07 (#478 all-time), 2014 season best 2:14:05 (May 4, 2014, Genève (SUI)) · 46 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mPonzano 200113:33.051,092 pts–
10000mNairobi 200128:09.321,118 pts–
SemiUdine 200859:411,199 pts#203
MarathonPraha 20112:07:071,183 pts#478
15KilometrSao Paolo 200445:34–
10KilometrGualtieri 200327:52–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2014Marathon 2:14:05–May 4, 2014Genève (SUI)
2013Marathon 2:11:52–Oct 13, 2013Gongju (KOR)
2012Semi 1:01:44–Sep 16, 2012Porto (POR)
2012Marathon 2:08:36–Apr 8, 2012Daegu (KOR)
2011Semi 1:02:22–Sep 4, 2011Virginia Beach, VA (USA)
2011Marathon 2:07:07–May 8, 2011Praha (CZE)
2010Semi 1:01:24–Sep 26, 2010Udine (ITA)
2010Marathon 2:08:53–Oct 24, 2010Chuncheon (KOR)
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Benson Kipchumba Barus's Half Marathon personal best is 59:41, set on Sep 28, 2008 in Udine (ITA), #203 on the all-time list.

Benson Kipchumba Barus competes in the Half Marathon and Marathon.

2014 season best: 2:14:05, set on May 4, 2014 in Genève (SUI).