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Elijah Birgen

Elijah Birgen

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Elijah Birgen is a Kenya long-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 8:12.19 in the 3000m, 13:57.79 in the 5000m, 27:53.41 in the 10000m, 1:02:30 in the Semi and 43:02 in the 15Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
10 000 m
27:53.41
#948 all-time
15 Kilometres Road
43:02
2010 season best
1:05:37
May 9, 2010 · Setúbal (POR)
2010 season best

As of Sep 12, 2026: 10 000 m 27:53.41 (#948 all-time), 15 Kilometres Road 43:02, 2010 season best 1:05:37 (May 9, 2010, Setúbal (POR))

PB

Personal bests

8:12.19
13:57.79
27:53.41
#948 all-time
1:02:30
43:02
30:02
58:28

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2010
Semi
1:05:37-May 9, 2010
↓
Setúbal (POR)
2009
10Kilometr
30:26-Dec 30, 2009
↓
Olivais (POR)
2007
Semi
1:03:19-Feb 4, 2007
↓
-
2006
15Kilometr
43:02-Jun 18, 2006
↑
Porto (POR)
2006
Semi
1:03:30-May 14, 2006
↓
Matosinhos (POR)
2005
15Kilometr
43:34-Nov 27, 2005
↑
-
2004
5000m
14:03.1h-Mar 27, 2004
↓
Kakamega (KEN)
2004
10Kilometr
28:10-Oct 31, 2004
↓
-
2003
5000m
13:57.79-Oct 15, 2003
↓
Abuja (NGR)
2003
10000m
28:35.2h-Jul 25, 2003
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2003
10Kilometr
30:02-Aug 27, 2003
↓
Port Elizabeth (RSA)
2002
3000m
8:12.19-Jun 30, 2002-Chania (GRE)
2002
10000m
27:53.41-Jun 17, 2002
↓
Stadion Juliska, Praha (CZE)
2001
20Kilometr
58:28-Jan 22, 2001-Almeirim (POR)
2001
Semi
1:02:30-Sep 1, 2001
↓
Lille (FRA)
2000
Semi
1:04:28-Jan 23, 2000
↓
Viana do Castelo (POR)
1999
15Kilometr
45:02-May 9, 1999
↑
La Courneuve (FRA)

2010

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:05:37-May 9Setúbal Half Marathon, Setúbal
Semi
1:08:39-Mar 21Lisboa Meia Maratona de Lisboa

2009

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
30:26-Dec 30Olivais São Silvestre dos Olivais 10km, Olivais
10Kilometr
30:27-Nov 15Ourense Carreira Pedestre Popular do San Martíno 10km, Ourense

2007

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:03:19-Feb 4Eldoret Discovery Kenya Half Marathon, Eldoret

2006

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
43:02-Jun 18Porto Corrida Festas da Cidade do Porto, Porto
Semi
1:03:30-May 14Matosinhos Half Marathon, Matosinhos

2005

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
43:34-Nov 27Kapsabet Spear 15 km, Kapsabet

2004

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
28:10-Oct 31Eldoret Wareng Road Race, Eldoret
5000m
14:03.1HT-Mar 27Kakamega

2003

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:57.79-Oct 15Abuja All Africa Games, Abuja
10Kilometr
30:02-Aug 27Port Elizabeth
10000m
28:35.2HT-Jul 25Nairobi Kenyan Trials, Nairobi
10000m
28:39.7HT-Jul 12Kenyan Championships
10000m
29:03.8HT-Jun 28Keiyo North Rift Provincial Ch., Keiyo

2002

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:12.19-Jun 30Chania Venizelia, Chania
10000m
27:53.41-Jun 17Memoriál Josefa Odložila, Stadion Juliska, Praha
10000m
29:03.8HT-May 25Eldoret Fifth KAAA Weekend Meeting, Eldoret

2001

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:05:11-Sep 16Parma Half Marathon, Parma
Semi
1:02:30-Sep 1Lille Half Marathon, Lille
20Kilometr
58:28-Jan 22Almeirin 20 km, Almeirim

2000

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:04:28-Jan 23Viana do Castelo Half Marathon, Viana do Castelo

1999

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
45:02-May 915 km, La Courneuve

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Elijah Birgen's 10 000 m personal best?

Elijah Birgen's 10 000 m personal best is 27:53.41, set on Jun 17, 2002 in Stadion Juliska, Praha (CZE), #948 on the all-time list.

Which events does Elijah Birgen compete in?

Elijah Birgen competes in the 10 000 m and 15 Kilometres Road.

How did Elijah Birgen perform in 2010?

2010 season best: 1:05:37, set on May 9, 2010 in Setúbal (POR).