Bethwel Yegon

Bethwel Yegon

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Jan 5, 1993 (33 years old)
Birthplace
Kenya
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

Bethwel Yegon is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on January 5, 1993 in Kenya. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 14:29.1h in the 5000m, 29:06.9h in the 10000m, 1:00:57 in the Semi, 2:06:14 in the Marathon and 28:24 in the 10Kilometr. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · Marathon2:06:14
2024 season best2:09:04Sep 22, 2024 · Buenos Aires
Personal best · Half Marathon1:00:57
Last competitionADNOC Abu Dhabi MarathonDec 13, 2025 · DNF

As of Nov 13, 2026: Marathon 2:06:14 (#268 all-time), Half Marathon 1:00:57 (#833 all-time), 2024 season best 2:09:04 (Sep 22, 2024, Buenos Aires (ARG)) · Last competition: ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon, Dec 13, 2025, DNF · 33 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mNairobi 2012Kenya 5000 m all-time list14:29.1h905 pts–
10000mTambach 2019Kenya 10 000 m all-time list29:06.9h1,032 pts–
MarathonBerlin 2021Kenya Marathon all-time list2:06:141,200 pts#268
10KilometrAppingedam 201928:24–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2024Marathon 2:09:04–Sep 22, 2024Buenos Aires International Marathon, Buenos Aires
2023Semi 1:02:58–Oct 8, 2023Runkara International Half Marathon
2023Marathon 2:12:17–Dec 3, 2023Fukuoka International Marathon
202210Kilometr 28:57–Jun 26, 2022Boston, MA (USA)
2022Marathon 2:09:44–Apr 18, 2022B.A.A. Boston Marathon, Boston, MA
2021Marathon 2:06:14–Sep 26, 2021BMW Berlin Marathon, Berlin
2020Semi 1:01:55–Sep 5, 2020Praha (CZE)
201910Kilometr 28:24–Jun 29, 2019Stadsloop, Appingedam
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Bethwel Yegon's Marathon personal best is 2:06:14, set on Sep 26, 2021 in Berlin (GER), #268 on the all-time list.

Bethwel Yegon competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2024 season best: 2:09:04, set on Sep 22, 2024 in Buenos Aires (ARG). Last competition: ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon on Dec 13, 2025, DNF.