Boniface Merande

Boniface Merande

Born
Feb 13, 1962 (64 years old)
Events
10 000 m · 3000 m steeplechase

Boniface Merande is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on February 13, 1962. He competes primarily in the 10000m, Semi and Marathon.

His personal bests include 27:40.36 in the 10000m, 1:03:21 in the Semi, 2:12:23 in the Marathon, 8:22.66 in the 3000mSt and 5:29.38 in the 2000Metres. He has earned 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 10 000 m27:40.36
1995 season best44:43Jul 9, 1995 · Utica, NY
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:22.66

As of Nov 14, 2026: 10 000 m 27:40.36 (#557 all-time), 3000 m steeplechase 8:22.66 (#488 all-time), 1995 season best 44:43 (Jul 9, 1995, Utica, NY (USA)) · 64 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
10000mTokyo 1988Kenya 10 000 m all-time list27:40.361,163 pts#557
SemiPA 1995Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:03:211,055 pts–
MarathonMA 1992Kenya Marathon all-time list2:12:231,088 pts–
2000MetresGateshead 19915:29.38–
15KilometrOR 199244:09–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
199515Kilometr 44:43–Jul 9, 1995Utica, NY (USA)
1995Semi 1:03:21–Sep 17, 1995Philadelphia, PA (USA)
1993CrossCount 31:25–Feb 27, 1993–
1993Semi 1:00:47–Mar 13, 1993–
1993Marathon 2:18:52–Aug 14, 1993IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
1992CrossCount 27:33–Dec 27, 1992–
199215Kilometr 44:09–Jun 28, 1992Portland, OR (USA)
1992Marathon 2:12:23–Apr 20, 1992Boston Marathon
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Boniface Merande's 10 000 m personal best is 27:40.36, set on May 13, 1988 in Tokyo (JPN), #557 on the all-time list.

Boniface Merande competes in the 10 000 m and 3000 m steeplechase.

1995 season best: 44:43, set on Jul 9, 1995 in Utica, NY (USA).