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Esther Chemtai

Esther Chemtai

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Birth dateNov 2, 1993
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Esther Chemtai is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on November 2, 1993. She competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

Her personal bests include 15:36.1h in the 5000m, 31:42.06 in the 10000m, 1:08:09 in the Semi and 2:22:04 in the Marathon. She has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
Half Marathon
1:08:09
#300 all-time
10 000 m
31:42.06
#467 all-time
2026 season best
2:22:04
Feb 22, 2026 · Osaka (JPN)
2026 season best
Last competition
Osaka Marathon
Feb 22, 2026 · 2:22:04
Osaka Marathon
Age
32 years old

As of Sep 26, 2026: Half Marathon 1:08:09 (#300 all-time), 10 000 m 31:42.06 (#467 all-time), 2026 season best 2:22:04 (Feb 22, 2026, Osaka (JPN)) · Last competition: Osaka Marathon, Feb 22, 2026, 2:22:04 · 32 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
Marathon
2:22:04-Feb 22, 2026-Osaka Marathon
2025
5000m
15:36.1h-Jun 11, 2025-Kenya Defecnce Forces Track and Field Championships
2025
10000m
33:50.32-Jun 12, 2025
↓
Kenya Defecnce Forces Track and Field Championships
2025
CrossCount
35:30-Feb 8, 2025
↓
Kenyan Cross Country Championships, Nairobi - XC 2.0km
2025
Semi
1:08:09-Oct 5, 2025
↑
Oysho Cardiff Half Marathon, Cardiff
2017
10000m
34:48.8h-May 16, 2017
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2017
Semi
1:13:31-Mar 5, 2017
↑
Paris (FRA)
2016
10000m
33:44.7h-Apr 22, 2016
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2016
Semi
1:19:27-Sep 17, 2016
↑
Chemususu (KEN)
2013
10000m
31:42.06-Jun 27, 2013
↓
Mestský Stadion, Ostrava (CZE)
2010
CrossCount
18:55-Mar 28, 2010
↓
38th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Myslecinek Park, Bydgoszcz

2026

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:22:04-Feb 22Osaka Marathon

2017

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
34:48.8HT-May 16Nairobi Kenya Police Ch., Nairobi
Semi
1:13:31-Mar 5Paris Half Marathon, Paris

2016

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:19:27-Sep 17Chemususu Half Marathon, Chemususu
10000m
33:44.7HT-Apr 22Nairobi Kenyan Police Ch., Nairobi

2013

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
31:42.06-Jun 27Golden Spike Ostrava 2013, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava
10000m
33:04.1HT-May 25Nairobi Kenyan Police Ch., Nairobi

2010

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
18:55-Mar 2838th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Myslecinek Park, Bydgoszcz

Honours

🥉

38th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country U20 Race

2010
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Esther Chemtai's Half Marathon personal best?

Esther Chemtai's Half Marathon personal best is 1:08:09, set on Oct 5, 2025 in Cardiff (GBR), #300 on the all-time list.

Which events does Esther Chemtai compete in?

Esther Chemtai competes in the Half Marathon and 10 000 m.

How did Esther Chemtai perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2:22:04, set on Feb 22, 2026 in Osaka (JPN). Last competition: Osaka Marathon on Feb 22, 2026, 2:22:04.