Bob Kennedy

Bob Kennedy

Born
Aug 18, 1970 (56 years old)
Events
3000 m · 5000 m

Bob Kennedy is a United States middle-distance runner, born on August 18, 1970. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:38.32 in the 1500m, 3:56.21 in the Mile, 7:30.84 in the 3000m, 12:58.21 in the 5000m and 27:37.45 in the 10000m. He has earned 7 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 m7:30.84
2004 season best13:27.61Apr 16, 2004 · Walnut, CA
Personal best · 5000 m12:58.21

As of Oct 28, 2026: 3000 m 7:30.84, 5000 m 12:58.21 (#119 all-time), 2004 season best 13:27.61 (Apr 16, 2004, Walnut, CA (USA)) · 56 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mHengelo 19913:38.321,130 pts–
MileOR 19943:56.211,122 pts–
3000mMonaco 19987:30.841,234 pts–
5000mZürich 199612:58.211,217 pts#119
10000mCA 200427:37.451,167 pts#505
3000m-short-trackIndoorVA 19967:42.291,187 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20045000m 13:27.61–Apr 16, 2004Walnut, CA (USA)
200410000m 27:37.45–Apr 30, 2004Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2004CrossCount 38:28–Mar 21, 200432nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Bruxelles
20033000m 7:54.81–Jul 13, 2003Gateshead (GBR)
20035000m 13:21.85–Aug 2, 2003Heusden-Zolder (BEL)
200310000m 27:51.06–Sep 5, 2003Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
200310Kilometr 28:35–Nov 8, 2003Mobile, AL (USA)
200210Kilometr 30:06–Jun 8, 2002Green Bay, WI (USA)
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FAQ

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Bob Kennedy's 3000 m personal best is 7:30.84, set on Aug 8, 1998 in Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON).

Bob Kennedy competes in the 3000 m and 5000 m.

2004 season best: 13:27.61, set on Apr 16, 2004 in Walnut, CA (USA).