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Ernest Kimeli

Ernest Kimeli

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Birth dateApr 27, 1986
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Ernest Kimeli is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on April 27, 1986. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:44.43 in the 3000m, 13:18.88 in the 5000m, 28:36.45 in the 10000m, 1:01:57 in the Semi and 44:22 in the 15Kilometr. He has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
3000 m
7:44.43
5000 m
13:18.88
#829 all-time
2012 season best
31:18
Dec 16, 2012 · Issy-les-Moulineaux (FRA)
2012 season best
Age
40 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 3000 m 7:44.43, 5000 m 13:18.88 (#829 all-time), 2012 season best 31:18 (Dec 16, 2012, Issy-les-Moulineaux (FRA)) · 40 years old

PB

Personal bests

7:44.43
13:18.88
#829 all-time
28:36.45
1:01:57
44:22
28:27
47:04

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2012
10Kilometr
31:18-Dec 16, 2012
↓
Issy-les-Moulineaux (FRA)
2010
Semi
1:03:19-Mar 7, 2010
↓
Paris (FRA)
2009
10Kilometr
30:05-May 9, 2009
↓
Tupelo, MS (USA)
2009
Semi
1:04:06-Aug 30, 2009
↓
Indianapolis, IN (USA)
2008
10Kilometr
30:34-Sep 1, 2008
↓
Atlanta, GA (USA)
2007
10Kilometr
29:40-Jul 4, 2007
↓
Atlanta, GA (USA)
2007
Semi
1:05:08-Aug 18, 2007
↓
Parkersburg, WV (USA)
2006
10Kilometr
28:27-Apr 30, 2006
↓
Würzburg (GER)
2006
10000m
28:36.45-Jun 5, 2006-Neerpelt (BEL)
2006
15Kilometr
44:22-Mar 18, 2006
↑
Kerzers (SUI)
2006
10MilesRoa
47:32-Aug 26, 2006
↓
Flint, MI (USA)
2006
Semi
1:01:57-Apr 2, 2006
↓
Berlin (GER)
2005
5000m
14:12.0h-Jun 11, 2005
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2005
10Kilometr
28:43-Apr 9, 2005
↓
Richmond, VA (USA)
2005
15Kilometr
44:55-Jul 10, 2005
↑
Utica, NY (USA)
2005
10MilesRoa
47:04-Apr 3, 2005
↓
Washington, DC (USA)
2005
Semi
1:03:03-Sep 18, 2005
↓
Philadelphia, PA (USA)
2004
3000m
7:44.43-Sep 3, 2004-Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
2004
5000m
13:18.88-Aug 3, 2004
↓
Naimette-Xhovémont (BEL)
2004
CrossCount
24:16-Mar 21, 2004-32nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Bruxelles
2004
10Kilometr
28:32-Sep 5, 2004
↓
Cardiff (GBR)

2012

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
31:18-Dec 16Issy-les-Moulineaux Corrida de Noël, Issy-les-Moulineaux

2010

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:04:47-Mar 28Chalons-en-Champagne Half Marathon, Chalons-en-Champagne
Semi
1:04:45-Mar 14Caudebec-les-Elbeuf Semi Marathon des Boucles de la Seine, Caudebec-les-Elbeuf
Semi
1:03:19-Mar 7Paris Half Marathon, Paris

2009

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:04:06-Aug 30Columbus Half Marathon, Columbus, OH
10Kilometr
31:08-Jun 13Clarksburg Cecil Jarvis Greater Clarksburg 10-K, Clarksburg, WV
10Kilometr
30:34-May 25Huntsville Cotton Row Run, Huntsville, AL
10Kilometr
30:30-May 23Knoxville 10 km, Knoxville, TN
10Kilometr
30:05-May 9Gum Tree Run, Tupelo, MS
Semi
1:04:08-May 2OneAmerica Festival, Indianapolis, IN

2008

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
30:34-Sep 1Atlanta US 10K Classic, Atlanta, GA

2007

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
30:53-Sep 3Atlanta US 10K Classic, Atlanta, GA
Semi
1:05:08-Aug 18Parkersburg Half Marathon, Parkersburg, WV
10Kilometr
29:40-Jul 4Atlanta Peachtree Road Race, Atlanta, GA
Semi
1:07:44-Jun 10Saltillo Coahuila Half Marathon, Saltillo

2006

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
29:24-Nov 23Dana Point Turkey Trot, Dana Point, CA
10MilesRoa
48:44-Oct 22Get Moving Tucson, Tucson, AZ
Semi
1:02:31-Oct 8San Jose Rock’n’Roll Half Marathon, San José
Semi
1:04:32-Sep 10Medellín Internacional Half Marathon, Medellín
10MilesRoa
47:32-Aug 26Flint Crim Festival of Race, Flint, MI
Semi
1:04:41-Aug 19Parkersburg Half Marathon, Parkersburg, WV
10Kilometr
29:15-Jul 4Atlanta Peachtree Road Race, Atlanta, GA
10000m
28:36.45-Jun 5Neerpelt Night of the Euregion, Neerpelt
10Kilometr
29:21-May 20Neuss Sommernachtslauf, Neuss
10Kilometr
28:48-May 13Jersey City Riker Danzig Newport 10.000, Jersey City, NJ
10Kilometr
28:27-Apr 30Würzburg Residenzlauf, Würzburg
10Kilometr
28:54-Apr 15Paderborn Internationaler Osterlauf, Paderborn
Semi
1:01:57-Apr 2Berlin Half Marathon, Berlin
15Kilometr
44:22-Mar 18Kerzers Lauf, Kerzers

2005

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:03:03-Sep 18Philadelphia Half Marathon, Philadelphia, PA
15Kilometr
44:55-Jul 10Utica Boilermaker, Utica, NY
10Kilometr
29:07-Jul 4Atlanta Peachtree, Atlanta, GA
5000m
14:12.0HT-Jun 11Nairobi Regional Championships, Nairobi
10Kilometr
29:54-Apr 24Dedham James Joyce Ramble 10 km, Dedham, MA
10Kilometr
28:43-Apr 9Richmond Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10-K, Richmond, VA
10MilesRoa
47:04-Apr 3Washington Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run, Washington, DC

2004

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
31:05-Oct 24Nairobi International Marathon, Nairobi
10Kilometr
28:32-Sep 5Cardiff KRUF, Cardiff
3000m
7:44.43-Sep 3Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
10Kilometr
28:56-Aug 15Bishop Auckland Castle 10 km, Bishop Auckland
5000m
13:18.88-Aug 3Naimette-Xhovémont Meeting de Liége, Naimette-Xhovémont
5000m
13:20.93-Jul 31Heusden-Zolder KBC Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder
CrossCount
24:16-Mar 2132nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Bruxelles

Honours

🥉

32nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country U20 Race

2004
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ernest Kimeli's 3000 m personal best?

Ernest Kimeli's 3000 m personal best is 7:44.43, set on Sep 3, 2004 in Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles (BEL).

Which events does Ernest Kimeli compete in?

Ernest Kimeli competes in the 3000 m and 5000 m.

How did Ernest Kimeli perform in 2012?

2012 season best: 31:18, set on Dec 16, 2012 in Issy-les-Moulineaux (FRA).