Eric Tirop
KenyaActive- Born
- May 19, 1987 (39 years old)
- Events
- Half Marathon · Marathon
Eric Tirop is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on May 19, 1987. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 3:40.89 in the 1500m, 7:45.95 in the 3000m, 13:32.09 in the 5000m, 28:22.8h in the 10000m and 1:00:20 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
Personal best · Half Marathon1:00:20
2026 season best30:37.67Jun 10, 2026 · Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi
Personal best · Marathon2:09:17
Last competitionKenya Defence Forces Track and Field ChampionshipsJun 10, 2026 · 30:37.67
As of Oct 28, 2026: Half Marathon 1:00:20 (#446 all-time), Marathon 2:09:17, 2026 season best 30:37.67 (Jun 10, 2026, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: Kenya Defence Forces Track and Field Championships, Jun 10, 2026, 30:37.67 · 39 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10000m | 30:37.67 | – | Jun 10, 2026 | Kenya Defence Forces Track and Field Championships |
| 2023 | 10000m | 29:07.38 | – | May 24, 2023 | Kenya Defence Forces Championships |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:13:21 | – | Oct 22, 2023 | Gyeongju International Marathon, Gyeongju |
| 2022 | Marathon | 2:09:17 | – | Oct 23, 2022 | Linz (AUT) |
| 2019 | Semi | 1:00:40 | – | Mar 17, 2019 | EDP Meia Maratona de Lisboa |
| 2018 | 10000m | 28:22.8h | – | Jun 6, 2018 | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2018 | Semi | 1:00:20 | – | Sep 1, 2018 | Lille Half Marathon |
| 2016 | 10Kilometr | 28:37 | – | Jun 18, 2016 | Langueux (FRA) |