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Cosmas Birech

Cosmas Birech

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Birth dateMar 21, 1986
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Cosmas Birech is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on March 21, 1986. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 13:52.6h in the 5000m, 28:37.2h in the 10000m, 1:00:06 in the Semi, 2:08:03 in the Marathon and 28:30 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
Half Marathon
1:00:06
#356 all-time
Marathon
2:08:03
#756 all-time
2024 season best
2:17:54
Mar 17, 2024 · Roma (ITA)
2024 season best
Last competition
Acea Run Rome The Marathon
Mar 17, 2024 · 2:17:54
Acea Run Rome The Marathon
Age
40 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: Half Marathon 1:00:06 (#356 all-time), Marathon 2:08:03 (#756 all-time), 2024 season best 2:17:54 (Mar 17, 2024, Roma (ITA)) · Last competition: Acea Run Rome The Marathon, Mar 17, 2024, 2:17:54 · 40 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2024
Marathon
2:17:54-Mar 17, 2024
↓
Acea Run Rome The Marathon
2020
Marathon
2:14:18-Nov 8, 2020
↓
N Kolay Istanbul Marathon
2019
Marathon
2:11:51-Nov 3, 2019
↓
Istanbul Marathon
2018
Semi
1:00:06-Sep 1, 2018
↑
Lille Half Marathon
2018
Marathon
2:08:03-Apr 8, 2018
↓
Roma Marathon
2017
5000m
13:52.6h-Jun 2, 2017
↑
Eldoret (KEN)
2017
10000m
28:37.2h-Jun 10, 2017-Nairobi (KEN)
2017
20Kilometr
1:00:45-Dec 2, 2017
↓
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2017
Semi
1:01:01-May 21, 2017
↑
Lille (FRA)
2017
Marathon
2:08:45-Oct 8, 2017
↓
Eindhoven (NED)
2016
Semi
1:01:02-May 22, 2016
↑
Lugano (SUI)
2015
5000m
14:11.1h-May 23, 2015
↑
Eldoret (KEN)
2015
10Kilometr
28:30-Apr 26, 2015
↑
Würzburg (GER)
2015
20Kilometr
59:43-Oct 25, 2015
↓
Cassis (FRA)
2015
Semi
1:00:23-Sep 5, 2015
↑
Lille (FRA)
2013
10Kilometr
29:00-Dec 31, 2013
↑
Bolzano (ITA)
2006
Semi
1:05:00-Oct 29, 2006
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Nairobi (KEN)

2024

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:17:54-Mar 17Acea Run Rome The Marathon

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:14:18-Nov 8N Kolay Istanbul Marathon

2019

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:11:51-Nov 3Istanbul Marathon
Marathon
2:12:27-May 12ICBC Cup - Dalian International Marathon, Dalian

2018

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:00:06-Sep 1Lille Half Marathon
Semi
1:01:30-May 27Stralugano, Lugano
Marathon
2:08:03-Apr 8Roma Marathon

2017

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20Kilometr
1:00:45-Dec 220 km, Kapenguaria
Marathon
2:12:20-Nov 5Cannes Marathon des Alpes-Maritimes, Cannes
Marathon
2:08:45-Oct 8Eindhoven Marathon, Eindhoven
Semi
1:01:40-Sep 2Lille Half Marathon, Lille
10000m
28:37.2HT-Jun 10Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
5000m
13:52.6HT-Jun 2Eldoret Central Rift Ch., Eldoret
Semi
1:01:01-May 21Lugano Half Marathon, Lugano
10000m
28:53.8HT-May 12Nairobi Kenyan Prisons Ch., Nairobi

2016

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:01:02-May 22Lugano Half Marathon, Lugano
Semi
1:01:49-Feb 12Ras Al Khaimah International Half Marathon, Ras Al Khaimah

2015

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
28:58-Dec 31Luanda Corrida de São Silvestre, Luanda
20Kilometr
59:43-Oct 25Marseille-Cassis 20 km, Cassis
Semi
1:00:30-Sep 20Udine Half Marathon, Udine
Semi
1:02:28-Sep 13Bologna Half Marathon, Bologna
Semi
1:00:23-Sep 5Lille Half Marathon, Lille
10Kilometr
28:51-Jun 27Brcko Vidovdan Road Race, Brcko
Semi
1:01:01-Jun 20Olomouc Half Marathon, Olomouc
5000m
14:11.1HT-May 23Eldoret
Semi
1:02:51-May 3Piacenza Placentia Half Marathon For Unicef, Piacenza
10Kilometr
28:30-Apr 26Würzburg Residenzlauf, Würzburg
Semi
1:01:05-Apr 19Verbania Lago Maggiore Marathon, Verbania

2013

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
29:00-Dec 31Bolzano BOclassic, Bolzano

2006

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:05:00-Oct 29Nairobi Standard Chartered Half Marathon, Nairobi

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Cosmas Birech's Half Marathon personal best?

Cosmas Birech's Half Marathon personal best is 1:00:06, set on Sep 1, 2018 in Lille (FRA), #356 on the all-time list.

Which events does Cosmas Birech compete in?

Cosmas Birech competes in the Half Marathon and Marathon.

How did Cosmas Birech perform in 2024?

2024 season best: 2:17:54, set on Mar 17, 2024 in Roma (ITA). Last competition: Acea Run Rome The Marathon on Mar 17, 2024, 2:17:54.