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Deborah Samum

Deborah Samum

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Birth dateSep 27, 1995
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Deborah Samum is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on September 27, 1995. She competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

Her personal bests include 16:15.0h in the 5000m, 33:27.49 in the 10000m, 1:09:24 in the Semi, 2:30:16 in the Marathon and 9:41.1h in the 3000mSt. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
Half Marathon
1:09:24
#597 all-time
3000 m steeplechase
9:41.1h
2026 season best
1:08:32
Aug 23, 2026
2026 season best
Last competition
Media Maratón Ciudad de Buenos Aires
Aug 23, 2026 · 1:08:32
Media Maratón Ciudad de Buenos Aires
Age
31 years old

As of Oct 2, 2026: Half Marathon 1:09:24 (#597 all-time), 3000 m steeplechase 9:41.1h, 2026 season best 1:08:32 (Aug 23, 2026) · Last competition: Media Maratón Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Aug 23, 2026, 1:08:32 · 31 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
10000m
33:27.49-Jun 12, 2026-Kenya Defence Forces Track and Field Championships
2026
Semi
1:08:32-Aug 23, 2026
↑
Media Maratón Ciudad de Buenos Aires
2026
Marathon
2:30:53-Apr 26, 2026
↓
The 36th Dalian Marathon
2025
Semi
1:09:24-Mar 23, 2025
↑
TotalEnergies Medio Maratón de Málaga, Málaga
2025
Marathon
2:30:16-Nov 16, 2025
↓
Kobe Marathon
2024
CrossCount
37:33-Dec 7, 2024
↓
The Great Chepsaita Cross Country, Chepsaita, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
2023
Semi
1:13:34-Oct 8, 2023
↑
Luso Meia Maratona, Lisboa
2019
5000m
16:15.0h-Jul 3, 2019-Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
2019
10Kilometr
33:03-Jun 9, 2019
↓
Sparkassen Citylauf, Oelde
2019
CrossCount
37:18-Mar 30, 2019
↓
43rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Århus
2019
Semi
1:09:55-Nov 17, 2019
↑
Semi-Marathon de Boulogne Billancourt Christian Granger
2018
3000mSt
9:41.1h-Jun 6, 2018
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2018
10Kilometr
32:40-Dec 1, 2018
↓
Ziwa (KEN)
2018
Semi
1:12:54-Oct 7, 2018
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2016
3000mSt
10:51.6h-Apr 16, 2016
↑
Eldoret (KEN)

2026

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:08:32-Aug 23Media Maratón Ciudad de Buenos Aires
10000m
33:27.49-Jun 12Kenya Defence Forces Track and Field Championships
Marathon
2:30:53-Apr 26The 36th Dalian Marathon

2025

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:30:16-Nov 16Kobe Marathon
Semi
1:09:24-Mar 23TotalEnergies Medio Maratón de Málaga, Málaga
Semi
1:10:18-Jan 1933ª Mitja Marató Internacional Vila de Santa Pola, Santa Pola

2024

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
37:33-Dec 7The Great Chepsaita Cross Country, Chepsaita, Eldoret - XC 10.0km

2023

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:13:34-Oct 8Luso Meia Maratona, Lisboa

2019

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:09:55-Nov 17Semi-Marathon de Boulogne Billancourt Christian Granger
Semi
1:12:10-Oct 27Standard Chartered Nairobi Half-Marathon & 10-K, Nairobi
Semi
1:12:45-Oct 6Half Marathon, Eldoret
5000m
16:15.0HT-Jul 3KDF Ch., Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
10Kilometr
33:24-Jun 15Corrida de Langueux
10Kilometr
33:03-Jun 9Sparkassen Citylauf, Oelde
Semi
1:12:38-Apr 21Half Marathon
CrossCount
37:18-Mar 3043rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Århus

2018

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
32:40-Dec 1Ziwa 10 km, Ziwa
Semi
1:12:54-Oct 7Eldoret Half Marathon, Eldoret
3000mSt
10:04.95-Jun 21Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
3000mSt
9:41.1HT-Jun 6Nairobi Kenya Defence Forces Ch., Nairobi

2016

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
10:51.6HT-Apr 16Eldoret

Honours

F

43rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Senior Race

2019
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Deborah Samum's Half Marathon personal best?

Deborah Samum's Half Marathon personal best is 1:09:24, set on Mar 23, 2025 in Málaga (ESP), #597 on the all-time list.

Which events does Deborah Samum compete in?

Deborah Samum competes in the Half Marathon and 3000 m steeplechase.

How did Deborah Samum perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 1:08:32, set on Aug 23, 2026. Last competition: Media Maratón Ciudad de Buenos Aires on Aug 23, 2026, 1:08:32.