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Dominic Kirui

Dominic Kirui

KENKENMen
Birth dateApr 12, 1967
Height1.77 m
Weight62 kg

Dominic Kirui is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, Dominic Kirui established themselves as a respected competitor at both national and international levels. The athlete demonstrated exceptional technical skills and maintained high standards of performance across multiple seasons. Their commitment to excellence and improvement drove them to pursue personal records and competitive success. Dominic Kirui's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.

Dominic Kirui's competitive achievements were highlighted by participation in world-class competitions including World Championships. These prestigious international events provided platforms to compete against the finest distance runners from around the globe. Such participation demanded exceptional preparation, peak athletic conditioning, and strategic race execution. The athlete's ability to compete effectively at championship level demonstrated their technical expertise and mental fortitude. Their performances at these elite competitions contributed significantly to their professional reputation and helped establish them as a top-tier competitor in their discipline.

Dominic Kirui's career in competitive athletics demonstrates the importance of dedication, technical expertise, and consistent effort in achieving athletic success. Throughout their competitive years, they contributed meaningfully to track and field sports through their performances and athletic achievements. The athlete's career exemplifies how sustained commitment to athletic excellence yields lasting recognition and respect within the sporting community. After transitioning from elite competition, Dominic Kirui's influence remained significant as younger athletes looked to their achievements as models for athletic development. Their legacy within track and field athletics continues as a testament to the value of disciplined training and unwavering commitment to competitive excellence.

Key facts
10 000 m
27:31.10
10 Kilometres Road
27:46
2003 season best
29:52
Jun 8, 2003 · Toa Baja (PUR)
Age
59 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 10 000 m 27:31.10 (#390 all-time), 10 Kilometres Road 27:46, 2003 season best 29:52 (Jun 8, 2003, Toa Baja (PUR)) · 59 years old

PB

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2003
10Kilometr
29:52-Jun 8, 2003
Toa Baja (PUR)
2003
Semi
1:04:57-May 19, 2003
Coban (GUA)
2002
5Kilometre
13:56-Jun 2, 2002
Gardena, CA (USA)
2002
10Kilometr
30:02-May 27, 2002
Boulder, CO (USA)
2001
10Kilometr
29:38-May 28, 2001
Boulder, CO (USA)
2001
10000m
31:11.01-Apr 8, 2001
Kamariny (KEN)
2000
5Kilometre
14:24-Jul 14, 2000
Chicago, IL (USA)
2000
10Kilometr
27:49-Mar 25, 2000
Mobile, AL (USA)
2000
15Kilometr
43:50-Oct 28, 2000
Tulsa, OK (USA)
2000
10MilesRoa
46:21-Apr 9, 2000
Washington, DC (USA)
1999
15Kilometr
43:43-Oct 30, 1999
Tulsa, OK (USA)
1999
10MilesRoa
48:13-Oct 16, 1999
St. Petersburg, FL (USA)
1997
3000m
7:48.91-Aug 18, 1997
Bellinzona (SUI)
1997
5000m
13:20.61-Jul 19, 1997
Hechtel (BEL)
1997
10000m
27:31.10-Jul 4, 1997
Oslo (NOR)
1995
CrossCount
37:34-Mar 25, 1995
23rd IAAF/SNICKERS World Cross Country Championships
1995
Semi
1:01:11-Apr 9, 1995
Vitry-sur-Seine (FRA)
1994
CrossCount
35:26-Mar 26, 1994
22nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1993
CrossCount
30:21-Feb 27, 1993
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1993
15Kilometr
45:23-Dec 31, 1993
São Paulo (BRA)
1993
10MilesRoa
47:26-Aug 28, 1993
Flint, MI (USA)
1992
5000m
13:17.26-Jun 19, 1992
Edinburgh (GBR)
1992
CrossCount
26:55-Dec 27, 1992
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1992
10Kilometr
27:46-Apr 18, 1992
New Orleans, LA (USA)
1992
10000m
28:17.93-Aug 21, 1992
Olympiastadion, Berlin (GER)
1991
3000m
7:45.68-Sep 8, 1991
Köln (GER)
1991
5000m
13:36.26-Jul 13, 1991
Rovereto (ITA)
1991
10000m
28:19.32-Jun 25, 1991
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2003

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
29:52-Jun 8Carrera Int. Abraham Rosa 10km, Toa Baja
10Kilometr
30:06-May 26Boulder International Challenge, Boulder, CO
Semi
1:04:57-May 19Coban Half Marathon, Coban

2002

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
13:56-Jun 2Nissin Foods Invitational, Gardena, CA
10Kilometr
30:02-May 27Boulder 10 km, Boulder, CO

2001

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
30:05-Jun 10Carrera Int. Abraham Rosa 10km, Toa Baja
10Kilometr
29:38-May 28Boulder 10 km, Boulder, CO
10000m
31:11.01-Apr 8Kamariny

2000

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
43:50-Oct 28Tulsa 15 km, Tulsa, OK
10Kilometr
29:34-Oct 15Chula Vista Arturo Barrios Invitational 10 km, Chula Vista, CA
5Kilometre
14:24-Jul 14Arthur Andersen Bastille Day, Chicago, IL
15Kilometr
45:31-Jul 9Utica Boilermaker 15 km, Utica, NY
10Kilometr
29:40-Jul 4Atlanta Peachtree 10 km, Atlanta, GA
10Kilometr
29:52-May 29Boulder International Challenge 10 km, Boulder, CO
10Kilometr
28:28-Apr 14New Orleans Crescent City Classic 10 km, New Orleans, LA
10MilesRoa
46:21-Apr 9Washington Cherry Blossom 10 mile, Washington, DC
10Kilometr
28:20-Apr 1Charleston Cooper River Bridge 10 km, Charleston, SC
10Kilometr
27:49-Mar 25Mobile Azalea Trail Run, Mobile, AL

1999

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
43:43-Oct 3015 km, Tulsa, OK
10MilesRoa
48:13-Oct 16SouthTrust Florida Running Festival, St. Petersburg, FL

1997

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:33.77-Aug 22Bruxelles Memorial van Damme, Bruxelles
3000m
7:48.91-Aug 18Bellinzona International, Bellinzona
10000m
28:28.13-Aug 6IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
10000m
27:56.62-Aug 3IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
10000m
27:56.62-Aug 2IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
10000m
28:28.13-Aug 2IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
5000m
13:20.61-Jul 19Hechtel Night of Athletics, Hechtel
10000m
27:31.10-Jul 4Oslo Mobil Bislett Games, Oslo
10000m
28:36.00-Jun 28Kenyan Championships
10000m
28:33.00-May 10Nairobi

1995

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:01:11-Apr 9Vitry-sur-Seine
CrossCount
37:34-Mar 2523rd IAAF/SNICKERS World Cross Country Championships

1994

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
35:26-Mar 2622nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1993

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
45:23-Dec 31Corrida de Sao Silvestre, São Paulo
10MilesRoa
47:26-Aug 28Flint, MI
CrossCount
32:56-Mar 2821st IAAF World Cross Country Championships
CrossCount
30:21-Feb 272nd Nairobi International Cross Country, Nairobi

1992

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
26:55-Dec 271st Cross Country Internacional, São Paulo
CrossCount
28:17-Dec 20Crosscup, Mol
5000m
13:21.77-Aug 28Bruxelles Memorial van Damme, Bruxelles
10000m
28:17.93-Aug 21Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
5000m
13:28.47-Aug 19Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
5000m
13:45.16-Aug 8The XXV Olympic Games
5000m
13:24.21-Aug 6The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
5000m
13:17.26-Jun 19Edinburgh
10Kilometr
27:46-Apr 18New Orleans, LA
CrossCount
37:26-Mar 2120th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1991

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
7:45.68-Sep 8Köln
3000m
7:49.60-Aug 13Stockholm
5000m
13:36.26-Jul 13Rovereto Palio Cittá della Quercia, Rovereto
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Honours

F

22nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Senior Race

1994
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21st IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Senior Race

1993
7

20th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Long Race

1992
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Dominic Kirui's 10 000 m personal best?

Dominic Kirui's 10 000 m personal best is 27:31.10, set on Jul 4, 1997 in Oslo (NOR), #390 on the all-time list.

Which events does Dominic Kirui compete in?

Dominic Kirui competes in the 10 000 m and 10 Kilometres Road.

How did Dominic Kirui perform in 2003?

2003 season best: 29:52, set on Jun 8, 2003 in Toa Baja (PUR).