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Elijah Kibwalei

Elijah Kibwalei

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

His personal bests include 8:00.57 in the 3000m, 13:49.2h in the 5000m, 29:27.4h in the 10000m and 8:22.82 in the 3000mSt. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:22.82
#496 all-time
3000 m
8:00.57
2011 season best
8:57.01
Jun 11, 2011 · Nairobi (KEN)
2011 season best

As of Sep 25, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:22.82 (#496 all-time), 3000 m 8:00.57, 2011 season best 8:57.01 (Jun 11, 2011, Nairobi (KEN))

PB

Personal bests

3000m
8:00.57
13:49.2HT
29:27.4HT
8:22.82
#496 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2011
3000mSt
8:57.01-Jun 11, 2011
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2010
3000mSt
8:59.2h-May 21, 2010
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2008
3000mSt
8:38.5h-May 24, 2008
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2007
3000mSt
8:23.38-Jun 20, 2007
↓
Cottbus (GER)
2007
5000m
14:08.12-May 26, 2007
↓
Albufeira (POR)
2006
3000m
8:00.57-Apr 9, 2006
↑
Réduit (MRI)
2006
3000mSt
8:22.82-Jul 11, 2006
↓
Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI)
2005
3000m
8:05.0h-Apr 16, 2005
↑
Embu (KEN)
2005
3000mSt
8:35.4h-May 28, 2005
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2004
5000m
13:49.2h-Jun 16, 2004
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2003
10000m
29:27.4h-May 24, 2003-Nairobi (KEN)

2011

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:57.01-Jun 11Nairobi Kenya Defence Force Ch., Nairobi

2010

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:59.2HT-May 21Nairobi Kenyan Armed Forces Ch., Nairobi

2008

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:38.5HT-May 24Nairobi Kenyan Armed Forces Ch., Nairobi

2007

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:27.49-Jul 6Paris-St-Denis Meeting Gaz de France
3000mSt
8:23.38-Jun 20Cottbus Internationales Lausitzer Meeting, Cottbus
3000mSt
8:45.93-May 27Albufeira ECCC Group A, Albufeira
5000m
14:08.12-May 26Albufeira ECCC Group A, Albufeira

2006

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:31.63-Jul 25Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
3000mSt
8:24.77-Jul 22Heusden-Zolder KBC Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder
3000mSt
8:22.82-Jul 11Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
3000mSt
8:40.82-Jul 8La Laguna Meeting Isla de Tenerife, La Laguna
3000mSt
8:39.3HT-Jun 8Nairobi
3000m
8:00.57-Apr 9Réduit Meeting Panafricain de Maurice, Réduit
3000mSt
8:34.0HT-Jan 7Nairobi KAA Meeting, Nairobi

2005

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:02.1HT-Dec 3Eldoret
3000mSt
8:35.4HT-May 28Nairobi Kenyan Armed Forces Ch., Nairobi
3000m
8:05.0HT-Apr 16Embu KAA Weekend Meeting, Embu
3000mSt
9:06.0HT-Apr 1Eldoret KAAA Meeting, Eldoret

2004

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:49.2HT-Jun 16Nairobi Kenyan Junior Championships, Nairobi

2003

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
29:27.4HT-May 24Nairobi AK Weekend Meeting, Nairobi

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Elijah Kibwalei's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Elijah Kibwalei's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:22.82, set on Jul 11, 2006 in Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI), #496 on the all-time list.

Which events does Elijah Kibwalei compete in?

Elijah Kibwalei competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 m.

How did Elijah Kibwalei perform in 2011?

2011 season best: 8:57.01, set on Jun 11, 2011 in Nairobi (KEN).