Chris Kelong

Chris Kelong

Born
Dec 10, 1976 (49 years old)
Events
10 000 m · 5000 m

Chris Kelong is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on December 10, 1976. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 8:00.67 in the 3000m, 13:25.43 in the 5000m, 27:50.53 in the 10000m, 45:34 in the 15Kilometr and 28:41 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 10 000 m27:50.53
2004 season best2:09:10Oct 31, 2004
Personal best · 5000 m13:25.43

As of Oct 28, 2026: 10 000 m 27:50.53 (#852 all-time), 5000 m 13:25.43, 2004 season best 2:09:10 (Oct 31, 2004) · 49 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mBudapest 19968:00.671,052 pts–
5000mSt-Denis 199613:25.431,119 pts–
10000mVilleneuve d'Ascq 199627:50.531,147 pts#852
15KilometrLe Puy-en-Velay 199845:34–
10KilometrLondon 199728:41–
10MilesRoaPortsmouth 199746:53–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2004Marathon 2:09:10–Oct 31, 2004–
2003Marathon 2:09:28–Oct 26, 2003–
2002Marathon 2:08:45–Oct 20, 2002–
199810000m 28:11.89–Jul 11, 1998Lille (FRA)
1998CrossCount 34:41–Mar 22, 199826th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Marrakech
199815Kilometr 45:34–May 1, 1998Le Puy-en-Velay (FRA)
1997CrossCount 24:31–Jan 4, 1997–
199710000m 27:52.30–Jun 29, 1997Villeneuve d'Ascq (FRA)
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FAQ

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Chris Kelong's 10 000 m personal best is 27:50.53, set on May 25, 1996 in Villeneuve d'Ascq (FRA), #852 on the all-time list.

Chris Kelong competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

2004 season best: 2:09:10, set on Oct 31, 2004.