Dennis Kimetto

Born
Apr 22, 1984 (42 years old)
Birthplace
Eldoret, Kenya
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon
Height
1.71 m
Weight
55 kg

Dennis Kipruto Kimetto is a professional track and field athlete who competes in the marathon. Born on 22 January 1984 in Eldoret, Kenya, Dennis has developed into a competitive athlete at the national and international level.

Dennis's career has been marked by participation in various competitions in marathon. Throughout their career, Dennis has faced competition from athletes across the globe. The dedication required to compete at this level reflects years of training and personal sacrifice.

Dennis continues to be an active competitor in track and field, focusing on the marathon. With ongoing training and competition experience, Dennis works to improve performance and achieve new personal milestones in the sport.

Personal best · Marathon2:02:57
2025 season best2:14:56Jan 12, 2025 · Dubai
Personal best · Half Marathon59:14
Last competitionDubai MarathonJan 12, 2025 · 2:14:56

As of Nov 2, 2026: Marathon 2:02:57 (#13 all-time), Half Marathon 59:14 (#91 all-time), 2025 season best 2:14:56 (Jan 12, 2025, Dubai (UAE)) · Last competition: Dubai Marathon, Jan 12, 2025, 2:14:56 · 42 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
10000mNairobi 201128:30.0h1,087 pts–
SemiBerlin 201259:141,217 pts#91
MarathonBerlin 20142:02:571,262 pts#13
15KilometrHeerenberg 201245:13–
10MilesRoaSchortens 201347:32–
25KilometrBerlin 20121:11:18–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2025Marathon 2:14:56–Jan 12, 2025Dubai Marathon
2018Marathon 2:14:54–Nov 18, 2018Shanghai International Marathon
2016Semi 1:04:52–Feb 7, 2016Granollers (ESP)
2016Marathon 2:11:44–Apr 24, 2016London (GBR)
2015Semi 1:04:54–Sep 6, 2015Luanda (ANG)
2015Marathon 2:05:50–Apr 26, 2015London (GBR)
201415Kilometr 47:00–Dec 7, 2014Heerenberg (NED)
2014Semi 1:01:42–Jun 21, 2014Olomouc (CZE)
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FAQ

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Dennis Kimetto's Marathon personal best is 2:02:57, set on Sep 28, 2014 in Berlin (GER), #13 on the all-time list.

Dennis Kimetto competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2025 season best: 2:14:56, set on Jan 12, 2025 in Dubai (UAE). Last competition: Dubai Marathon on Jan 12, 2025, 2:14:56.