Benson Masya

Benson Masya

KenyaKenya
Born
May 14, 1970 (56 years old)
Events
Half Marathon · 10 Miles Road

Benson Masya (May 14, 1970 – September 24, 2003) was a Kenyan long-distance runner and marathon specialist, who competed in the late 1980s and 1990s. He participated at the inaugural IAAF World Half Marathon Championships in 1992 and finished in first place.

Personal best · Half Marathon1:00:02
#482 all-time
1999 season best1:06:40Mar 14, 1999 · Hastings
Personal best · 10 Miles Road45:56

As of Nov 14, 2026: Half Marathon 1:00:02 (#482 all-time), 10 Miles Road 45:56, 1999 season best 1:06:40 (Mar 14, 1999, Hastings (GBR)) · 56 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
10000mKakamega 1991Kenya 10 000 m all-time list28:45.5h1,063 pts–
SemiSouth Shields 1994Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:00:021,185 pts#482
MarathonMA 1994Kenya Marathon all-time list2:12:351,084 pts–
15KilometrNY 199442:57–
10KilometrLondon 199728:50–
10MilesRoaPortsmouth 199545:56–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
199910MilesRoa 50:15–Aug 22, 1999Sandiacre (GBR)
1999Semi 1:06:40–Mar 14, 1999Hastings (GBR)
199815Kilometr 44:44–Feb 14, 1998Tampa, FL (USA)
199810MilesRoa 48:12–Aug 23, 1998Sandiacre (GBR)
1998Semi 1:02:43–Feb 1, 1998Remich (LUX)
199710Kilometr 28:50–Sep 6, 1997Perivale Park Athletics Track, London (GBR)
1997Semi 1:01:33–Sep 14, 1997South Shields (GBR)
199725Kilometr 1:17:05–May 4, 1997Berlin (GER)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Benson Masya's Half Marathon personal best is 1:00:02, set on Sep 18, 1994 in South Shields (GBR), #482 on the all-time list.

Benson Masya competes in the Half Marathon and 10 Miles Road.

1999 season best: 1:06:40, set on Mar 14, 1999 in Hastings (GBR).