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Elija Kemboi

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Elija Kemboi

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Birth dateSep 10, 1984
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Elija Kemboi is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on September 10, 1984. He competes primarily in the Semi and Marathon.

His personal bests include 1:02:19 in the Semi and 2:07:34 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
Marathon
2:07:34
#605 all-time
Half Marathon
1:02:19
2024 season best
2:16:42
Apr 21, 2024 · Izmir (TUR)
2024 season best
Last competition
Izmir Marathon, Izmir
Apr 21, 2024 · 2:16:42
Izmir Marathon, Izmir
Age
42 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: Marathon 2:07:34 (#605 all-time), Half Marathon 1:02:19, 2024 season best 2:16:42 (Apr 21, 2024, Izmir (TUR)) · Last competition: Izmir Marathon, Izmir, Apr 21, 2024, 2:16:42 · 42 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2024
Marathon
2:16:42-Apr 21, 2024
↑
Izmir Marathon, Izmir
2023
Marathon
2:13:28-Dec 3, 2023
↑
Marathon COMAR de Tunis Carthage
2019
Marathon
2:12:55-Sep 15, 2019
↑
Blackmores Sydney Marathon, Sydney
2018
Marathon
2:11:30-Apr 15, 2018
↑
Linz Marathon, Linz
2017
Marathon
2:09:56-Nov 19, 2017
↑
Valencia (ESP)
2016
Marathon
2:09:24-Oct 2, 2016
↑
Košice (SVK)
2015
Marathon
2:08:29-Apr 26, 2015
↑
Warszawa (POL)
2014
Marathon
2:07:43-Apr 6, 2014
↑
Daegu (KOR)
2013
Semi
1:02:19-Sep 15, 2013
↑
Porto (POR)
2013
Marathon
2:07:34-Oct 27, 2013
↑
Frankfurt (GER)
2012
Marathon
2:07:51-Oct 7, 2012
↑
Košice (SVK)
2011
Marathon
2:11:15-Apr 17, 2011
↑
Košice (SVK)
2009
Semi
1:03:55-Feb 1, 2009
↑
Eldoret (KEN)
2009
Marathon
2:16:11-Oct 25, 2009
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2008
Marathon
2:17:00-Oct 26, 2008
↑
Nairobi (KEN)

2024

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:16:42-Apr 21Izmir Marathon, Izmir

2023

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:13:28-Dec 3Marathon COMAR de Tunis Carthage

2019

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:24:20-Nov 30Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon, Singapore
Marathon
2:12:55-Sep 15Blackmores Sydney Marathon, Sydney

2018

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:15:18-Dec 2Macao Marathon
Marathon
2:13:37-Sep 16Sydney Blackmores Marathon
Marathon
2:11:30-Apr 15Linz Marathon, Linz

2017

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:09:56-Nov 19Valencia Marathon, Valencia

2016

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:09:24-Oct 2Košice Peace Marathon, Košice

2015

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:08:29-Apr 26Warszawa Marathon, Warszawa

2014

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:09:21-Oct 19Amsterdam Marathon, Amsterdam
Marathon
2:25:09-Aug 10Asunción Marathon, Asunción
Marathon
2:07:43-Apr 6Daegu Marathon, Daegu

2013

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:07:34-Oct 27Frankfurt Marathon, Frankfurt
Semi
1:02:19-Sep 15Porto Half Marathon, Porto
Marathon
2:23:11-Aug 17Helsinki City Marathon, Helsinki
Marathon
2:10:03-Jan 20Mumbai Standard Chartered Marathon, Mumbai

2012

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:07:51-Oct 7Košice Peace Marathon, Košice
Marathon
2:12:15-Mar 25Barcelona Marathon, Barcelona

2011

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:22:53-Nov 20Eldoret KASS Marathon, Eldoret
Marathon
2:11:15-Oct 2Košice Peace Marathon, Košice
Marathon
2:11:15-Apr 17Antwerpen Marathon, Antwerpen

2009

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:16:11-Oct 25Nairobi Standard Chartered Marathon, Nairobi
Semi
1:03:55-Feb 1Eldoret Discovery Half Marathon, Eldoret

2008

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:17:00-Oct 26Nairobi Standard Chartered Marathon, Nairobi

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Elija Kemboi's Marathon personal best?

Elija Kemboi's Marathon personal best is 2:07:34, set on Oct 27, 2013 in Frankfurt (GER), #605 on the all-time list.

Which events does Elija Kemboi compete in?

Elija Kemboi competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Elija Kemboi perform in 2024?

2024 season best: 2:16:42, set on Apr 21, 2024 in Izmir (TUR). Last competition: Izmir Marathon, Izmir on Apr 21, 2024, 2:16:42.