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Elias Kemboi

Elias Kemboi

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Birth dateMay 10, 1984
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Elias Kemboi is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on May 10, 1984. He competes primarily in the 3000m, Semi and Marathon.

His personal bests include 8:21.79 in the 3000m, 1:02:52 in the Semi, 2:07:04 in the Marathon, 8:14.28 in the 3000mSt and 14:08 in the 5Kilometre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:14.28
#204 all-time
Marathon
2:07:04
#461 all-time
2023 season best
2:15:09
Dec 31, 2023 · Shenzhen (CHN)
2023 season best
Last competition
Shenzhen Baoan International Marathon
Dec 31, 2023 · 2:15:09
Shenzhen Baoan International Marathon
Age
42 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:14.28 (#204 all-time), Marathon 2:07:04 (#461 all-time), 2023 season best 2:15:09 (Dec 31, 2023, Shenzhen (CHN)) · Last competition: Shenzhen Baoan International Marathon, Dec 31, 2023, 2:15:09 · 42 years old

PB

Personal bests

3000m
8:21.79
1:02:52
2:07:04
#461 all-time
8:14.28
#204 all-time
5Kilometre
14:08
15Kilometr
44:58
10Kilometr
30:30
10MilesRoa
49:42

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2023
Marathon
2:15:09-Dec 31, 2023
↑
Shenzhen Baoan International Marathon
2022
Marathon
2:10:22-Oct 30, 2022
↑
Dar-es-Salaam (TAN)
2019
Marathon
2:11:41-Feb 17, 2019
↑
Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, Hong Kong
2018
Marathon
2:15:34-May 13, 2018
↑
Dalian International Marathon, Dalian
2017
10MilesRoa
49:42-Oct 15, 2017-Twickenham (GBR)
2017
Semi
1:03:35-Oct 1, 2017
↓
Cardiff (GBR)
2017
Marathon
2:17:56-Apr 30, 2017
↑
Kraków (POL)
2016
Marathon
2:16:33-Jun 12, 2016
↑
Lanzhou (CHN)
2015
Marathon
2:11:17-Nov 15, 2015
↑
Istanbul (TUR)
2014
Marathon
2:19:47-Nov 23, 2014
↑
Guangzhou (CHN)
2013
3000m
8:21.79-Aug 3, 2013-Kuortane (FIN)
2013
Marathon
2:09:49-Apr 21, 2013
↑
Warszawa (POL)
2012
Marathon
2:08:51-Oct 21, 2012
↑
Amsterdam (NED)
2011
3000mSt
8:14.28-Sep 11, 2011-Olympiastadion, Berlin (GER)
2011
Marathon
2:09:53-Apr 20, 2011
↑
Daegu (KOR)
2010
Semi
1:05:23-Feb 7, 2010
↓
Coamo (PUR)
2010
Marathon
2:07:04-Oct 31, 2010
↑
Frankfurt (GER)
2009
10Kilometr
32:08-Nov 14, 2009
↓
Kapenguaria (KEN)
2009
15Kilometr
44:58-Dec 31, 2009-São Paulo (BRA)
2009
Semi
1:02:52-Sep 6, 2009
↓
Rio de Janeiro (BRA)
2009
Marathon
2:08:15-Oct 25, 2009
↑
Frankfurt (GER)
2008
5Kilometre
14:08-Jul 4, 2008-Trieste (ITA)
2008
Semi
1:03:59-May 18, 2008
↓
Coban (GUA)
2008
Marathon
2:08:39-Nov 23, 2008
↑
Milano (ITA)
2007
10Kilometr
30:30-Aug 5, 2007
↓
Scicli (ITA)
2007
Semi
1:03:37-Feb 4, 2007
↓
Coamo (PUR)
2007
Marathon
2:09:36-Mar 18, 2007
↑
Roma (ITA)
2006
Marathon
2:15:01-Feb 17, 2006
↑
Dubai (UAE)
2005
Semi
1:04:14-Feb 20, 2005
↓
Ferrara (ITA)
2005
Marathon
2:13:40-Oct 23, 2005
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2004
Semi
1:03:24-May 16, 2004
↓
San Sebastián (ESP)
2004
Marathon
2:15:44-Jun 20, 2004
↑
Mont-Saint-Michel (FRA)

2023

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:15:09-Dec 31Shenzhen Baoan International Marathon
Marathon
2:21:07-Nov 18Xichang Qionghai Lake Wetland International Marathon, Xichang

2022

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:10:22-Oct 30Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, Nairobi
Marathon
2:14:56-Aug 14CRDB Bank Marathon, Dar-es-Salaam

2019

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:21:27-Sep 29Standard Chartered Kuala Lumpur Marathon, Kuala Lumpur
Marathon
2:11:41-Feb 17Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, Hong Kong

2018

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:19:24-Sep 16Medellín Maratón de las Flores, Medellín
Marathon
2:15:34-May 13Dalian International Marathon, Dalian
Marathon
2:13:53-Mar 25Zhengzhou Marathon, Zhengzhou
Marathon
2:19:06-Jan 7Xiamen International Marathon, Xiamen

2017

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
49:42-Oct 15Twickenham Cabbage Patch 10M, Twickenham
Semi
1:03:35-Oct 1Cardiff Half Marathon, Cardiff
Marathon
2:17:56-Apr 30Kraków Marathon, Kraków

2016

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:16:51-Nov 13Istanbul Marathon, Istanbul
Marathon
2:16:33-Jun 12Lanzhou Marathon, Lanzhou

2015

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:16:33-Dec 20Taipei FUBON Marathon, Taipei City
Marathon
2:11:17-Nov 15Istanbul Marathon, Istanbul
Marathon
2:13:50-Jan 25Hong Kong Standard Chartered Marathon, Hong Kong

2014

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:19:47-Nov 23Guangzhou Marathon, Guangzhou

2013

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:11:42-Nov 24Guangzhou Marathon, Guangzhou
Marathon
2:17:13-Sep 28Taiyuan Marathon, Taiyuan
3000m
8:21.79-Aug 3Kuortane Games, Kuortane
3000m
8:23.94-Jul 12Virrat
Marathon
2:09:49-Apr 21Warszawa Marathon, Warszawa

2012

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:11:24-Nov 18Hangzhou Marathon, Hangzhou
Marathon
2:08:51-Oct 21Amsterdam Marathon, Amsterdam

2011

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:14:18-Oct 23Chuncheon Chosunilbo Marathon, Chuncheon
3000mSt
8:14.28-Sep 11Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
Marathon
2:09:53-Apr 20-
Marathon
2:09:53-Apr 10Daegu International Marathon, Daegu

2010

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:07:04-Oct 31Frankfurt Marathon, Frankfurt
Marathon
2:10:29-Apr 11Rotterdam Marathon, Rotterdam
Semi
1:05:23-Feb 7Coamo San Blas Half Marathon, Coamo

2009

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
44:58-Dec 31Sao Paulo Corrida de Sao Silvestre, São Paulo
10Kilometr
32:08-Nov 14Kapenguaria Tegla Loroupe Peace Race 10km, Kapenguaria
Marathon
2:08:15-Oct 25Frankfurt Marathon, Frankfurt
Semi
1:02:52-Sep 6Rio de Janeiro Half Marathon, Rio de Janeiro
Marathon
2:13:59-May 31Sao Paulo Marathon, São Paulo

2008

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:08:39-Nov 23Milano Marathon, Milano
5Kilometre
14:08-Jul 4Corri Trieste, Trieste
Semi
1:03:59-May 18Coban International Half Marathon, Coban
Marathon
2:09:50-Jan 5Xiamen International Marathon, Xiamen

2007

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:17:26-Nov 4New York City Marathon
10Kilometr
30:30-Aug 5Scicli Memorial Peppe Greco, Scicli
Marathon
2:10:33-Apr 15Paris Marathon, Paris
Marathon
2:09:36-Mar 18Roma Marathon, Roma
Semi
1:03:37-Feb 4Coamo San Blas Half Marathon, Coamo

2006

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:16:33-Nov 5New York City Marathon
Marathon
2:15:01-Feb 17Dubai Standard Tiberias Marathon, Dubai

2005

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:13:40-Oct 23Nairobi Marathon, Nairobi
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Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Elias Kemboi's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Elias Kemboi's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:14.28, set on Sep 11, 2011 in Olympiastadion, Berlin (GER), #204 on the all-time list.

Which events does Elias Kemboi compete in?

Elias Kemboi competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and Marathon.

How did Elias Kemboi perform in 2023?

2023 season best: 2:15:09, set on Dec 31, 2023 in Shenzhen (CHN). Last competition: Shenzhen Baoan International Marathon on Dec 31, 2023, 2:15:09.