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Edwin KIBET KOECH
KENMenBirth dateMay 15, 1983
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Edwin KIBET KOECH is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on May 15, 1983. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 3:47.5h in the 1500m, 8:09.5h in the 3000m, 13:46.91 in the 5000m, 28:40.2h in the 10000m and 1:02:48 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
Key facts
Age
43 years old
As of Sep 18, 2026: 2022 season best 9:23.24 (Apr 22, 2022, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN)) · 43 years old
PB
Personal bests
3:47.5HT
8:09.5HT
13:46.91
28:40.2HT
1:02:48
8:36.3HT
43:48
29:36
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3000mSt | 9:23.24 | - | Apr 22, 2022 | ↓ | Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2018 | 5000m | 13:46.91 | - | Jun 23, 2018 | ↑ | Kenyan Championships, Nairobi |
| 2015 | 3000mSt | 8:36.3h | - | Jul 9, 2015 | ↓ | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2014 | Semi | 1:04:56 | - | Oct 26, 2014 | ↑ | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2013 | Semi | 1:03:58 | - | Jul 7, 2013 | ↑ | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2012 | Semi | 1:03:09 | - | May 27, 2012 | ↑ | Kigali (RWA) |
| 2011 | 3000mSt | 9:03.5h | - | Apr 30, 2011 | ↓ | Mumias (KEN) |
| 2011 | Semi | 1:03:04 | - | Oct 30, 2011 | ↑ | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2008 | Semi | 1:04:03 | - | Dec 14, 2008 | ↑ | Nyeri (KEN) |
| 2006 | 1500m | 3:47.5h | - | May 27, 2006 | ↑ | Nakuru (KEN) |
| 2006 | 15Kilometr | 43:48 | - | Jun 18, 2006 | ↑ | Porto (POR) |
| 2006 | Semi | 1:02:48 | - | Jun 4, 2006 | ↑ | Valencia (ESP) |
| 2005 | 3000m | 8:09.5h | - | Apr 30, 2005 | - | Nakuru (KEN) |
| 2005 | 10000m | 29:13.1h | - | Jun 3, 2005 | ↑ | Kasarani (KEN) |
| 2005 | Semi | 1:03:04 | - | Mar 6, 2005 | ↑ | Barcelona (ESP) |
| 2004 | 5000m | 13:54.0h | - | Mar 27, 2004 | ↑ | Kakamega (KEN) |
| 2004 | 10000m | 28:40.2h | - | Jun 4, 2004 | ↑ | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2004 | Semi | 1:04:38 | - | Feb 8, 2004 | ↑ | Torremolinos (ESP) |
| 2003 | 10000m | 29:30.2h | - | Jun 13, 2003 | ↑ | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2002 | 1500m | 3:48.2h | - | Jun 8, 2002 | ↑ | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2002 | 5000m | 14:34.4h | - | Jun 8, 2002 | ↑ | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2002 | 10Kilometr | 29:36 | - | Dec 29, 2002 | ↑ | Torres Novas (POR) |
| 2002 | 10000m | 29:42.1h | - | Jun 8, 2002 | ↑ | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2002 | 15Kilometr | 44:04 | - | Dec 8, 2002 | ↑ | Samora Correia (POR) |
| 2002 | Semi | 1:06:57 | - | Oct 6, 2002 | ↑ | Breda (NED) |
| 2001 | 5000m | 14:06.54 | - | May 9, 2001 | ↑ | Rio Maior (POR) |
| 2001 | 10Kilometr | 29:56 | - | Nov 11, 2001 | ↑ | Amora (POR) |
2022
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 9:23.24 | - | Apr 22 | KDF Ch., Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi |
2018
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 13:46.91 | - | Jun 23 | Kenyan Championships, Nairobi |
5000m | 13:53.55 | - | Jun 22 | Kenyan Championships, Nairobi |
2015
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 8:39.69 | - | Jul 11 | Kenyan Championships, Nairobi |
3000mSt | 8:36.3HT | - | Jul 9 | Kenyan Championships, Nairobi |
2014
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:03:45 | - | Nov 1 | Half Marathon, Baringo |
Semi | 1:04:56 | - | Oct 26 | Nairobi Standard Chartered Half Marathon, Nairobi |
2013
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:03:58 | - | Jul 7 | Nairobi Sotokoto Safari Half Marathon, Nairobi |
2012
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:05:32 | - | Oct 28 | Nairobi Standard Chartered Half Marathon, Nairobi |
Semi | 1:05:10 | - | Oct 28 | Nairobi Standard Chartered Half Marathon, Nairobi |
Semi | 1:03:09 | - | May 27 | Kigali International Peace Half Marathon, Kigali |
2011
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:03:04 | - | Oct 30 | Nairobi Standard Chartered Half Marathon, Nairobi |
3000mSt | 9:03.5HT | - | Apr 30 | Mumias AK Meeting, Mumias |
2008
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:04:03 | - | Dec 14 | Nyeri Half Marathon, Nyeri |
2006
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:07:32 | - | Sep 24 | Lisboa Meia Maratona de Portugal, Lisboa |
15Kilometr | 43:48 | - | Jun 18 | Porto Corrida Festas da Cidade do Porto, Porto |
Semi | 1:02:48 | - | Jun 4 | Valencia Half Marathon, Valencia |
1500m | 3:47.5HT | - | May 27 | Nakuru KAA Meeting, Nakuru |
2005
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:05:19 | - | Nov 27 | Benidorm Half Marathon, Benidorm |
Semi | 1:06:28 | - | Nov 20 | Alicante Ciudad Internacional del Calzado, Elda |
10000m | 29:13.1HT | - | Jun 3 | Kasarani Kenya Prison Ch., Kasarani |
3000m | 8:09.5HT | - | Apr 30 | Nakuru KAA Meeting, Nakuru |
Semi | 1:03:15 | - | Apr 10 | Madrid Half Marathon, Madrid |
Semi | 1:03:36 | - | Mar 20 | Palma de Mallorca Half Marathon, Palma de Mallorca |
Semi | 1:03:04 | - | Mar 6 | Barcelona Half Marathon, Barcelona |
Semi | 1:03:48 | - | Feb 13 | Gavá Half Marathon, Gavá |
Semi | 1:03:53 | - | Feb 6 | Torremolinos Half Marathon, Torremolinos |
2004
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 28:40.2HT | - | Jun 4 | Nairobi |
5000m | 13:54.0HT | - | Mar 27 | Kakamega |
Semi | 1:04:38 | - | Feb 8 | Torremolinos Half Marathon, Torremolinos |
Semi | 1:04:41 | - | Jan 18 | Ayamonte Half Marathon, Ayamonte |
2003
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10000m | 29:30.2HT | - | Jun 13 | Nairobi Prisons Ch., Nairobi |
10000m | 30:10.6HT | - | May 10 | Eldoret AK Weekend Meeting, Eldoret |
10000m | 30:04.6HT | - | Apr 26 | Kisii AK Weekend Meeting, Kisii |
2002
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 29:45 | - | Dec 31 | Olivais Sao Silvestre, Olivais |
10Kilometr | 29:36 | - | Dec 29 | Torres Novas 10 km, Torres Novas |
15Kilometr | 44:04 | - | Dec 8 | Samora Correia 15 km, Samora Correia |
Semi | 1:06:57 | - | Oct 6 | Breda Half Marathon, Breda |
15Kilometr | 47:25 | - | Sep 29 | Velp 15 km, Velp |
1500m | 3:48.2HT | - | Jun 8 | Nairobi Kenya Prisons Ch., Nairobi |
5000m | 14:34.4HT | - | Jun 8 | Nairobi Kenya Prisons Ch., Nairobi |
10000m | 29:42.1HT | - | Jun 8 | Nairobi Kenya Prisons Ch., Nairobi |
10Kilometr | 30:20 | - | Jun 2 | Vic 10 km, Vic |
10000m | 30:28.0HT | - | May 25 | Eldoret Fifth KAAA Weekend Meeting, Eldoret |
15Kilometr | 44:50 | - | May 1 | Lisbon 15 km, Lisboa |
15Kilometr | 44:59 | - | Apr 28 | Mafra 15 km, Mafra |
2001
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 29:56 | - | Nov 11 | Amora 10 km, Amora |
5000m | 14:06.54 | - | May 9 | Rio Maior |
CrossCount | 26:37 | - | Mar 25 | 29th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Ostende |
2000
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CrossCount | 23:33 | - | Mar 19 | 28th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Vilamoura |
Honours
F
200129th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
Cross Country U20 Race
7
200028th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
Cross Country U20 Race