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Bethwel Yegon

Bethwel Yegon

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Birth dateJan 5, 1993
BirthplaceKenya
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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.

Key facts
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)
2024 season best
Last competition
ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon
Dec 13, 2025 · DNF
ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon
Age
33 years old

As of Sep 19, 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

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2024
Marathon
2:09:04-Sep 22, 2024
↓
Buenos Aires International Marathon, Buenos Aires
2023
Semi
1:02:58-Oct 8, 2023
↓
Runkara International Half Marathon
2023
Marathon
2:12:17-Dec 3, 2023
↓
Fukuoka International Marathon
2022
10Kilometr
28:57-Jun 26, 2022
↓
Boston, MA (USA)
2022
Marathon
2:09:44-Apr 18, 2022
↓
B.A.A. Boston Marathon, Boston, MA
2021
Marathon
2:06:14-Sep 26, 2021
↓
BMW Berlin Marathon, Berlin
2020
Semi
1:01:55-Sep 5, 2020
↓
Praha (CZE)
2019
10Kilometr
28:24-Jun 29, 2019
↓
Stadsloop, Appingedam
2019
10000m
29:06.9h-Mar 16, 2019-Tambach (KEN)
2019
Semi
1:00:57-Mar 31, 2019
↓
Venloop Half Marathon, Venlo - Dutch Half Marathon Ch.
2019
Marathon
2:08:35-Sep 29, 2019
↓
BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, Berlin
2012
5000m
14:29.1h-Apr 4, 2012-Nairobi (KEN)

2025

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
DNF-Dec 13ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon

2024

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
DNF-Dec 1Fukuoka International Marathon, Fukuoka
Marathon
2:09:04-Sep 22Buenos Aires International Marathon, Buenos Aires

2023

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:12:17-Dec 3Fukuoka International Marathon
Semi
1:02:58-Oct 8Runkara International Half Marathon
Marathon
2:06:57-Apr 23Vienna City Marathon, Wien
Semi
1:03:40-Feb 26Publix Atlanta Half Marathon

2022

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
28:57-Jun 26B.A.A. 10K, Boston, MA
Marathon
2:09:44-Apr 18B.A.A. Boston Marathon, Boston, MA

2021

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:06:14-Sep 26BMW Berlin Marathon, Berlin
Marathon
2:08:18-Apr 11Xiamen Marathon & Tuscany Camp Global Elite Race

2020

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:01:55-Sep 5Prague 21.1 KM, Praha
Semi
1:02:03-Jan 19Aramco Houston Half Marathon

2019

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:08:35-Sep 29BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, Berlin
Semi
1:03:30-Aug 26Zane Branson Memorial Half Marathon, Kaptuli
10Kilometr
28:24-Jun 29Stadsloop, Appingedam
Semi
1:02:32-May 5Half Marathon, Nice
Semi
1:00:57-Mar 31Venloop Half Marathon, Venlo - Dutch Half Marathon Ch.
10000m
29:06.9HT-Mar 16Aloha Zane Branson Memorial 10,000m, Tambach
Semi
1:03:00-Feb 24City Half Marathon, Napoli

2012

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:29.1HT-Apr 4Nairobi KAA Meeting, Nairobi

Honours

🥈

BMW Berlin Marathon

Marathon

2021
8

BMW BERLIN-MARATHON

Marathon

2019
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Bethwel Yegon's Marathon personal best?

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

Which events does Bethwel Yegon compete in?

Bethwel Yegon competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Bethwel Yegon perform in 2024?

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.