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Edwin Kemboi

Edwin Kemboi

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Birth dateAug 22, 1986
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Edwin Kemboi is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on August 22, 1986. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:45.2h in the 800m, 3:48.0h in the 1500m, 8:48.82 in the 3000m, 1:53.29 in the 800m-short-track and 7:08.30 in the 4x800Metre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
800 m
1:45.2h
2023 season best
1:49.96
May 24, 2023 · Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN)
2023 season best
Last competition
Kenya Defence Forces Championships
May 25, 2023 · 1:51.97
Kenya Defence Forces Championships
Age
40 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: 800 m 1:45.2h, 2023 season best 1:49.96 (May 24, 2023, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: Kenya Defence Forces Championships, May 25, 2023, 1:51.97 · 40 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:45.2HT
3:48.0HT
3000m
8:48.82
800m-short-track
1:53.29
4x800Metre
7:08.30

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2023
800m
1:49.96-May 24, 2023
↑
Kenya Defence Forces Championships
2022
800m
1:48.19-Apr 26, 2022
↑
Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
2020
1500m
3:50.2h-Mar 5, 2020
↓
Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
2019
800m
1:49.84-Jul 3, 2019
↑
Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
2018
800m
1:48.88-Feb 17, 2018
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2017
800m
1:45.2h-May 11, 2017
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2016
800m
1:46.8h-Apr 28, 2016
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2016
1500m
3:48.0h-Mar 18, 2016
↓
Nakuru (KEN)
2015
800m
1:46.1h-Jul 10, 2015
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2014
800m
1:45.5h-May 15, 2014
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2014
4x800Metre
7:08.30-Apr 26, 2014-Nairobi (KEN)
2013
800m
1:47.88-May 11, 2013
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2012
800m
1:49.2h-Apr 21, 2012
↑
Mumias (KEN)
2012
3000m
8:48.82-Jul 15, 2012-Majano (ITA)
2011
800m
1:46.8h-Jul 14, 2011
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2011
800m-short-track
1:53.29-Feb 25, 2011-Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)
2010
800m
1:50.9h-May 21, 2010
↑
Nairobi (KEN)

2023

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:51.97-May 25Kenya Defence Forces Championships
800m
1:51.97-May 24Kenya Defence Forces Championships
800m
1:49.96-May 24Kenya Defence Forces Championships
800m
1:52.08-Apr 296th AK Track and Field weekend Meet
800m
1:52.08-Apr 276th AK Track and Field weekend Meet
800m
1:51.81-Feb 252nd Athletics Kenya Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

2022

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:51.88-Apr 27Kenyan Championships, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
800m
1:48.19-Apr 26Kenyan Championships, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
800m
1:53.78-Mar 53rd Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
800m
1:54.02-Feb 51st Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:50.2HT-Mar 5AK Meeting, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi

2019

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:49.84-Jul 3KDF Ch., Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
800m
1:56.3HT-Jun 21African Games Trials, Nairobi

2018

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:49.14-Feb 17Nairobi Kenya Commonwealth Games Trials, Nairobi
800m
1:48.88-Feb 17Nairobi Kenya Commonwealth Games Trials, Nairobi

2017

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.43-Jun 10Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
800m
1:45.2HT-May 11Nairobi Kenya Defence Forces Ch., Nairobi

2016

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.25-Apr 29Nairobi KDF Ch., Nairobi
800m
1:46.8HT-Apr 28Nairobi KDF Ch., Nairobi
800m
1:48.8HT-Apr 16Eldoret
800m
1:49.4HT-Apr 15Eldoret
800m
1:51.2HT-Apr 14Eldoret
1500m
3:48.0HT-Mar 18Nakuru

2015

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.1HT-Jul 10Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
800m
1:47.42-Jul 7Lignano Sabbiadoro Meeting Int. Sport Solidarieta, Lignano Sabbiadoro
800m
1:48.50-Apr 18Nakuru
800m
1:50.2HT-Apr 17Nakuru

2014

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.95-Jul 6Padova Meeting Citta Di Padova, Padova
800m
1:45.5HT-May 15Nairobi
4x800Metre
7:08.30-Apr 26Nairobi
800m
1:47.5HT-Apr 12Kisii

2013

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.88-May 11Nairobi Kenyan Defence Forces Ch., Nairobi

2012

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:48.82-Jul 15Majano Memorial Edoardo Kravnja, Majano
800m
1:49.2HT-Apr 21Mumias

2011

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:49.0HT-Jul 14Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
800m
1:46.8HT-Jul 14Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
800m
1:51.03-Jun 11Nairobi Kenya Defence Force Ch., Nairobi
800m
1:47.18-May 28Dakar Meeting Grand Prix IAAF, Dakar
800m-short-track
1:53.29-Feb 25Lincoln Big 12 Indoor Championships, Lincoln, NE (i)
800m
1:50.02-Feb 12Ames ISU Classic, Ames, IA (i)

2010

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:50.9HT-May 21Nairobi Kenyan Armed Forces Ch., Nairobi

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Edwin Kemboi's 800 m personal best?

Edwin Kemboi's 800 m personal best is 1:45.2h, set on May 11, 2017 in Nairobi (KEN).

Which events does Edwin Kemboi compete in?

Edwin Kemboi competes in the 800 m.

How did Edwin Kemboi perform in 2023?

2023 season best: 1:49.96, set on May 24, 2023 in Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN). Last competition: Kenya Defence Forces Championships on May 25, 2023, 1:51.97.