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Esther Chemtai

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Esther Chemtai

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Birth dateJun 4, 1988
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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.

Key facts
10 Kilometres Road
31:26
5000 m
14:57.16
#299 all-time
2017 season best
1:45.70
Apr 15, 2017
2017 season best
Age
38 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 31:26, 5000 m 14:57.16 (#299 all-time), 2017 season best 1:45.70 (Apr 15, 2017) · 38 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2017
800m
1:45.70-Apr 15, 2017
↓
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2017
Marathon
2:34:28-May 28, 2017
↓
Ottawa (CAN)
2016
800m
1:45.59-Apr 16, 2016
↓
-
2016
10Kilometr
33:41-May 7, 2016
↓
Okpekpe (NGR)
2016
Marathon
2:28:37-Mar 13, 2016
↓
Rabat (MAR)
2015
Semi
1:10:10-Oct 18, 2015
↓
Valencia (ESP)
2015
Marathon
2:30:32-Apr 12, 2015
↓
Wien (AUT)
2014
800m
1:45.37-May 4, 2014
↓
-
2014
10000m
28:07.5-Jun 7, 2014
↑
-
2014
10Kilometr
31:51-Sep 6, 2014
↓
Praha (CZE)
2014
Semi
1:09:49-Apr 5, 2014
↓
Praha (CZE)
2014
Marathon
2:28:41-Nov 16, 2014
↓
Torino (ITA)
2013
5Kilometre
15:32-Jun 1, 2013-Albany, NY (USA)
2013
10Kilometr
31:45-Mar 30, 2013
↓
Paderborn (GER)
2013
10000m
32:55.0h-Jun 21, 2013
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2013
25Kilometr
1:23:18-May 5, 2013-Berlin (GER)
2012
5000m
16:38.39-Jun 23, 2012
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2012
10Kilometr
31:33-Apr 1, 2012
↓
Brunssum (NED)
2012
15Kilometr
50:50-Sep 30, 2012-Velp (NED)
2012
10MilesRoa
51:54-Sep 23, 2012-Amsterdam (NED)
2011
5000m
15:00.08-Jun 3, 2011
↓
Eugene Prefontaine Classic
2011
10Kilometr
31:26-Mar 6, 2011
↓
Taroudant (MAR)
2010
1500m
4:16.62-May 19, 2010
↑
Daegu (KOR)
2010
3000m
8:44.47-Jun 8, 2010-Montreuil-sous-Bois (FRA)
2010
5000m
14:57.16-May 30, 2010
↓
FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED)
2009
5000m
17:14.20-May 8, 2009
↓
Eldoret (KEN)
2008
5000m
15:08.49-Jun 6, 2008
↓
Oslo Bislett Games
2007
1500m
4:13.61-Jul 28, 2007
↑
Heusden-Zolder (BEL)
2007
5000m
15:24.33-Jul 25, 2007
↓
Naimette-Xhovémont (BEL)
2006
1500m
4:29.3h-Jun 29, 2006
↑
Kenyan Championships
2006
5000m
17:13.2h-Jan 7, 2006
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2005
5000m
15:46.3h-Jun 17, 2005
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2003
10000m
34:57.9h-Jun 14, 2003
↑
Mombasa (KEN)
2002
10000m
34:49.4h-Jun 15, 2002
↑
Nairobi (KEN)

2017

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:34:28-May 28Ottawa Marathon, Ottawa
800m
1:45.70-Apr 15-

2016

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:31:41-Oct 2Lisbon Marathon, Lisboa
10Kilometr
33:41-May 7Okpekpe Road Race, Okpekpe
800m
1:45.59-Apr 16-
Marathon
2:28:37-Mar 13Rabat Marathon, Rabat

2015

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:10:10-Oct 18Valencia Half Marathon, Valencia
Marathon
2:30:32-Apr 12Vienna City Marathon, Wien

2014

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:28:41-Nov 16Torino Marathon, Torino
Semi
1:10:51-Sep 14Ústi nad Lábem Half Marathon, Ústí nad Labem
10Kilometr
31:51-Sep 6Praha 10 km, Praha
10000m
28:07.5-Jun 7-
Semi
1:11:13-May 25Casablanca Half Marathon, Casablanca
800m
1:45.37-May 4-
Semi
1:09:49-Apr 5Praha Half Marathon, Praha

2013

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
33:57-Dec 31Luanda Corrida de Săo Silvestre, Luanda
10Kilometr
32:48-Sep 7Praha 10 km, Praha
10Kilometr
32:06-Sep 1Tilburg 10 Miles, Tilburg
10000m
32:55.0HT-Jun 21Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
5Kilometre
15:32-Jun 1Albany Freihofer's Run for Women 5K, Albany, NY
10Kilometr
32:14-May 19Bangalore TCS World 10K, Bengaluru
25Kilometr
1:23:18-May 5Berlin BIG 25, Berlin
10Kilometr
31:53-Apr 7Brunssum Parelloop, Brunssum
10Kilometr
31:45-Mar 30Paderborn Osterlauf, Paderborn
10Kilometr
32:18-Feb 24San Juan World's Best 10K, San Juan

2012

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
50:50-Sep 30Velp Posbankloop, Velp
10MilesRoa
51:54-Sep 23Dam tot Damloop, Amsterdam
5000m
16:38.39-Jun 23Nairobi Kenyan Olympic Trials, Nairobi
10Kilometr
32:34-May 27Bangalore Sunfeast World 10K, Bengaluru
10Kilometr
31:36-Apr 7Paderborn Osterlauf, Paderborn
10Kilometr
31:33-Apr 1Brunssum Parelloop, Brunssum

2011

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:43.48-Sep 11Maputo All-Africa Games, Maputo
5000m
15:57.2HT-Jul 16Kenyan Championships
5000m
15:50.9HT-Jul 14Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
5000m
15:00.08-Jun 3Eugene Prefontaine Classic
5000m
15:02.55-May 15Shanghai Samsung Diamond League
10Kilometr
32:11-Apr 23Paderborn Osterlauf, Paderborn
10Kilometr
31:27-Apr 17Würzburg Residenzlauf, Würzburg
10Kilometr
31:26-Mar 6Taroudant 10 km, Taroudant

2010

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:46.66-Aug 29Rieti IAAF World Challenge, Stadio Guidobaldi, Rieti
5000m
14:59.75-Aug 27Bruxelles Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - EU Cup
3000m
8:46.36-Aug 24Villeneuve d'Ascq Meeting Lille Métropole, Villeneuve d'Ascq
5000m
16:29.25-Jul 29Nairobi African Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
3000m
8:48.04-Jul 8Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Diamond Discipline
3000m
8:53.8HT-Jul 2Madrid Meeting de Atletismo, Moratalaz, Madrid
5000m
15:38.53-Jun 26Kenyan Championships
3000m
8:44.47-Jun 8Montreuil-sous-Bois Meeting Alma Athlé Tour, Montreuil-sous-Bois
5000m
14:57.16-May 30Hengelo Fanny Blankers-Koen Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
5000m
DNF-May 23Shanghai IAAF Diamond League Meeting, Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai - Diamond Discipline
1500m
4:16.62-May 19Daegu Colorful Pre-Championships Meeting, Daegu
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Honours

5

Maputo All-Africa Games

5000 Metres

2011
6

Nairobi African Championships

5000 Metres

2010
6

Nairobi African Championships

5000 Metres

2010
6

Addis Abeba African Championships

5000 Metres

2008
6

Addis Abeba African Championships

5000 Metres

2008
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Tunis-Radés African Junior Championships

5000 Metres

2005
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Esther Chemtai's 10 Kilometres Road personal best?

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

Which events does Esther Chemtai compete in?

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

How did Esther Chemtai perform in 2017?

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