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Elijah Kipchirchir Kiptoo

Elijah Kipchirchir Kiptoo

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Birth dateJun 9, 1986
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Elijah Kipchirchir Kiptoo is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on June 9, 1986. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:50.4h in the 800m, 3:33.81 in the 1500m, 4:00.24 in the Mile, 13:30.3h in the 5000m and 30:03 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
1500 m
3:33.81
#335 all-time
5000 m
13:30.3h
2019 season best
30:03
Apr 27, 2019 · Minneapolis, MN (USA)
2019 season best
Age
40 years old

As of Sep 23, 2026: 1500 m 3:33.81 (#335 all-time), 5000 m 13:30.3h, 2019 season best 30:03 (Apr 27, 2019, Minneapolis, MN (USA)) · 40 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:50.4HT
3:33.81
#335 all-time
Mile
4:00.24
13:30.3HT
10Kilometr
30:03
1000m
2:22.51
MileRoad
4:05.56
4x1500Metr
14:48.6HT

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2019
10Kilometr
30:03-Apr 27, 2019-Get in Gear 10K, Minneapolis, MN
2019
Semi
1:04:42-May 5, 2019-Half Marathon
2017
MileRoad
4:05.56-Jun 4, 2017-Roma (ITA)
2017
Mile
4:12.57-Feb 9, 2017
↓
Melbourne (AUS)
2016
1500m
3:39.24-Jul 18, 2016
↑
Sotteville-lès-Rouen (FRA)
2016
Mile
4:00.24-Mar 12, 2016
↓
Perth (AUS)
2016
5000m
13:30.3h-May 26, 2016-Nairobi (KEN)
2015
800m
1:50.4h-May 9, 2015
→
Kisii (KEN)
2015
1500m
3:35.84-Jul 1, 2015
↑
Stade Raymond Petit, Tomblaine (FRA)
2014
1500m
3:35.81-Jun 3, 2014
↑
Bellinzona (SUI)
2014
4x1500Metr
14:48.6h-Apr 4, 2014-Nairobi (KEN)
2013
1000m
2:22.51-May 31, 2013-Marseille (FRA)
2013
1500m
3:39.1h-Jul 13, 2013
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2012
800m
1:50.4h-Apr 7, 2012
→
Kitale (KEN)
2012
1500m
3:33.81-May 11, 2012
↑
Doha IAAF Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline
2012
Mile
4:02.70-Jun 1, 2012
↓
Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline
2011
1500m
3:43.8h-Jun 18, 2011
↑
Nairobi (KEN)

2019

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:08:24-May 18Fargo Half Marathon, Fargo, ND
Semi
1:04:42-May 5Half Marathon, Lincoln, NE
10Kilometr
30:03-Apr 27Get in Gear 10K, Minneapolis, MN

2018

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
DNF-May 25Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Promotional Events

2017

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
DNF-Jul 6Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Diamond Discipline
1500m
DNF-Jun 18Stockholm BAUHAUS Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline
1500m
DNF-Jun 15Oslo Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline
MileRoad
4:05.56-Jun 4Miglio di Roma, Roma
Mile
4:12.57-Feb 9Melbourne NITRO Athletics, Melbourne

2016

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
DNF-Jul 23London Müller Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Promotional Events
1500m
3:39.24-Jul 18Sotteville-lès-Rouen Meeting International, Sotteville-lès-Rouen
1500m
3:44.48-Jul 17Padova Meeting Citta Di Padova, Padova
1500m
3:43.79-Jul 1Eldoret Kenyan Olympic Trials, Eldoret
1500m
DNF-Jun 5Birmingham British Athletics GP, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Diamond Discipline
5000m
13:55.26-May 28Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
5000m
13:30.3HT-May 26Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
Mile
4:00.24-Mar 12Perth Track Classic, Perth
5000m
13:35.28-Mar 5Melbourne IAAF World Challenge, Albert Park, Melbourne

2015

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:43.04-Jul 7Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, Bregyó Athletic Center, Székesfehérvár
1500m
3:35.84-Jul 1Meeting Stanislas Nancy, Stade Raymond Petit, Tomblaine
1500m
3:39.02-Jun 9Montreuil-sous-Bois Meeting International, Montreuil-sous-Bois
800m
1:50.4HT-May 9Kisii
800m
1:52.6HT-May 9Kisii

2014

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:41.65-Jul 19Madrid Meeting 2014, Moratalaz, Madrid
1500m
3:39.99-Jul 7Montreuil-sous-Bois Meeting International, Montreuil-sous-Bois
1500m
3:35.81-Jun 3Bellinzona Galà dei Castelli, Bellinzona
4x1500Metr
15:03.73-Apr 26Nairobi
1500m
3:42.9HT-Apr 12Kisii
4x1500Metr
14:48.6HT-Apr 4Nairobi

2013

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:39.1HT-Jul 13Nairobi Kenyan World Ch. Trials, Nairobi
1500m
3:42.15-Jun 12Dakar IAAF World Challenge, Dakar
1000m
2:22.51-May 31Marseille Meeting Elite, Marseille
1500m
3:44.2HT-May 17Nairobi Kenyan Prisons Ch., Nairobi
1500m
3:46.0HT-May 16Nairobi Kenyan Prisons Ch., Nairobi

2011

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:43.8HT-Jun 18Nairobi Kenya Prisons Ch., Nairobi
1500m
3:47.3HT-Jun 17Nairobi Kenya Prisons Ch., Nairobi
1500m
3:45.1HT-Apr 30Mumias AK Meeting, Mumias

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Elijah Kipchirchir Kiptoo's 1500 m personal best?

Elijah Kipchirchir Kiptoo's 1500 m personal best is 3:33.81, set on May 11, 2012 in Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha (QAT), #335 on the all-time list.

Which events does Elijah Kipchirchir Kiptoo compete in?

Elijah Kipchirchir Kiptoo competes in the 1500 m and 5000 m.

How did Elijah Kipchirchir Kiptoo perform in 2019?

2019 season best: 30:03, set on Apr 27, 2019 in Minneapolis, MN (USA).