Esther Chemtai

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Esther Chemtai

KenyaKenya
Born
Jun 4, 1988 (38 years old)
Events
10 Kilometres Road · 5000 m

Esther Chemtai is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on June 4, 1988. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:13.61 in the 1500m, 8:44.47 in the 3000m, 14:57.16 in the 5000m, 32:55.0h in the 10000m and 1:09:49 in the Semi. She has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road31:26
2017 season best1:45.70Apr 15, 2017
2017 season best
Personal best · 5000 m14:57.16
#297 all-time

As of Nov 1, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 31:26, 5000 m 14:57.16 (#297 all-time), 2017 season best 1:45.70 (Apr 15, 2017) · 38 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mHeusden-Zolder 20074:13.611,099 pts–
3000mMontreuil-sous-Bois 20108:44.471,159 pts#396
5000mHengelo 201014:57.161,169 pts#297
10000mNairobi 201332:55.0h1,092 pts–
SemiPraha 20141:09:491,134 pts#755
MarathonRabat 20162:28:371,131 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2017800m 1:45.70–Apr 15, 2017–
2017Marathon 2:34:28–May 28, 2017Ottawa (CAN)
2016800m 1:45.59–Apr 16, 2016–
201610Kilometr 33:41–May 7, 2016Okpekpe (NGR)
2016Marathon 2:28:37–Mar 13, 2016Rabat (MAR)
2015Semi 1:10:10–Oct 18, 2015Valencia (ESP)
2015Marathon 2:30:32–Apr 12, 2015Wien (AUT)
2014800m 1:45.37–May 4, 2014–
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Esther Chemtai's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 31:26, set on Mar 6, 2011 in Taroudant (MAR).

Esther Chemtai competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and 5000 m.

2017 season best: 1:45.70, set on Apr 15, 2017.