Photo: Erik van Leeuwen—GFDL
Elijah Keitany
- Born
- Oct 18, 1983 (43 years old)
- Events
- Marathon · Half Marathon
Elijah Keitany is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on October 18, 1983. He competes primarily in the 3000m, Semi and Marathon.
His personal bests include 8:04.98 in the 3000m, 1:00:10 in the Semi, 2:06:41 in the Marathon, 29:20 in the 10Kilometr and 1:18:46 in the 25Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
Personal best · Marathon2:06:41
2014 season best2:08:37Oct 26, 2014 · Ljubljana
Personal best · Half Marathon1:00:10
As of Oct 28, 2026: Marathon 2:06:41 (#362 all-time), Half Marathon 1:00:10 (#378 all-time), 2014 season best 2:08:37 (Oct 26, 2014, Ljubljana (SLO)) · 43 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Marathon | 2:08:37 | – | Oct 26, 2014 | Ljubljana (SLO) |
| 2013 | Marathon | 2:09:53 | – | Mar 17, 2013 | Seoul (KOR) |
| 2012 | Semi | 1:02:30 | – | Sep 9, 2012 | Buenos Aires (ARG) |
| 2012 | Marathon | 2:09:08 | – | Oct 21, 2012 | Gongju (KOR) |
| 2011 | Marathon | 2:06:53 | – | Oct 16, 2011 | Amsterdam (NED) |
| 2010 | Semi | 1:02:49 | – | Feb 28, 2010 | Ostia (ITA) |
| 2010 | Marathon | 2:09:19 | – | Oct 31, 2010 | Frankfurt (GER) |
| 2009 | Semi | 1:00:59 | – | Mar 1, 2009 | Rotterdam (NED) |