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Evans Kigen

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Birth dateJan 1, 1984
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Evans Kigen is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on January 1, 1984. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 8:20.56 in the 3000m, 14:05.92 in the 5000m, 29:16.12 in the 10000m, 1:02:27 in the Semi and 2:14:13 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
10 Miles Road
46:14
Half Marathon
1:02:27
2019 season best
2:17:03
Jan 27, 2019 · Las Palmas (ESP)
2019 season best
Last competition
Gran Canaria Marathon
Jan 27, 2019 · 2:17:03
Gran Canaria Marathon
Age
42 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: 10 Miles Road 46:14, Half Marathon 1:02:27, 2019 season best 2:17:03 (Jan 27, 2019, Las Palmas (ESP)) · Last competition: Gran Canaria Marathon, Jan 27, 2019, 2:17:03 · 42 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2019
Marathon
2:17:03-Jan 27, 2019
↓
Gran Canaria Marathon
2018
Marathon
2:14:13-Oct 21, 2018
↓
Gyeongju Marathon
2016
10Kilometr
28:31-Sep 10, 2016
↑
Praha (CZE)
2016
Semi
1:02:27-May 21, 2016
↑
Karlovy Vary (CZE)
2015
10MilesRoa
46:14-Oct 25, 2015-Portsmouth (GBR)
2015
Semi
1:03:43-Mar 28, 2015
↑
Praha (CZE)
2014
Semi
1:09:01-Jun 21, 2014
↑
Olomouc (CZE)
2011
3000m-short-track
8:22.66-Feb 5, 2011
↓
University Park Sykes & Sabock Challenge Cup, University Park, PA (i)
2011
3000m
8:22.66-Feb 5, 2011
↓
University Park Sykes & Sabock Challenge Cup, University Park, PA (i)
2011
3000mSt
8:53.32-Apr 23, 2011
↑
Lexington, KY (USA)
2011
5000m
14:18.98-Feb 11, 2011
↑
Seattle Husky Classic
2010
3000m
8:20.56-Feb 6, 2010
↓
University Park Sykes-Sabock Challenge Cup, University Park, PA (i)
2010
3000m-short-track
8:20.56-Feb 6, 2010
↓
University Park Sykes-Sabock Challenge Cup, University Park, PA (i)
2010
3000mSt
8:46.53-May 1, 2010
↑
Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2010
5000m
14:06.90-May 15, 2010
↑
Princeton, NJ (USA)
2010
5000m-short-track
14:08.98-Feb 12, 2010
↓
Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2009
3000mSt
9:23.13-Apr 30, 2009
↑
Lynchburg, VA (USA)
2009
5000m
14:26.01-Apr 30, 2009
↑
Lynchburg, VA (USA)
2008
3000mSt
8:43.77-Jun 13, 2008
↑
Des Moines, IA (USA)
2008
5000m-short-track
14:05.92-Mar 9, 2008
↓
Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2008
5000m
14:05.92-Mar 9, 2008
↑
Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2008
10000m
29:16.12-Apr 24, 2008-Philadelphia, PA (USA)
2006
3000mSt
9:57.04-Jul 15, 2006
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Walnut, CA (USA)
2006
5000m
14:35.18-Jul 15, 2006
↑
Walnut, CA (USA)
2006
10Kilometr
30:04-Apr 30, 2006
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Washington, DC (USA)

2019

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:17:03-Jan 27Gran Canaria Marathon

2018

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:14:13-Oct 21Gyeongju Marathon

2016

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:03:11-Sep 17Ústi nad Lábem Half Marathon, Ústí nad Labem
10Kilometr
28:31-Sep 10Prague Grand Prix, Praha
Semi
1:02:27-May 21Karlovy Vary Half Marathon, Karlovy Vary

2015

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
46:14-Oct 25Portsmouth Great South Run, Portsmouth
Semi
1:03:56-Sep 12Ústi nad Lábem Half Marathon, Ústí nad Labem
Semi
1:03:43-Mar 28Praha Half Marathon, Praha

2014

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:09:01-Jun 21Olomouc Half Marathon, Olomouc

2011

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:53.32-Apr 23Lexington Big South Ch., Lexington, KY
5000m
14:35.32-Apr 22Lexington Big South Ch., Lexington, KY
3000m-short-track
8:26.23-Feb 24Clemson Big South Indoor Championships, Clemson, SC (i)
5000m
14:18.98-Feb 12Seattle Husky Classic
5000m
14:18.98-Feb 11Seattle Husky Classic
3000m-short-track
8:22.66-Feb 5University Park Sykes & Sabock Challenge Cup, University Park, PA (i)

2010

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:49.18-Jun 9Eugene NCAA Div. I Championships, Eugene, OR
3000mSt
8:47.59-May 29Greensboro NCAA East Regional Championships, Greensboro, NC
3000mSt
8:50.75-May 15Princeton ECAC-IC4A Ch., Princeton, NJ
5000m
14:06.90-May 15Princeton ECAC-IC4A Ch., Princeton, NJ
3000mSt
8:46.53-May 1Stanford Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
3000mSt
9:14.65-Apr 16Charleston Big South Conference Championships, Charleston, SC
3000mSt
9:09.57-Mar 19Myrtle Beach CCU Shamrock Invitational, Myrtle Beach, SC
3000mSt
9:13.68-Mar 13Conway CCU Invitational, Conway, SC
5000m-short-track
14:15.90-Mar 7Boston IC4A Indoor Championships, Boston, MA (i)
3000m-short-track
8:20.78-Feb 27Clemson Big South Conference Indoor Championships, Clemson, SC (i)
5000m-short-track
14:08.98-Feb 12Fayetteville Tyson Invitational, Fayetteville, AR (i) - Invitational Events
3000m-short-track
8:20.56-Feb 6University Park Sykes-Sabock Challenge Cup, University Park, PA (i)
3000m-short-track
8:20.56-Feb 5University Park Sykes-Sabock Challenge Cup, University Park, PA (i)

2009

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:26.01-Apr 30Lynchburg Liberty Twilight, Lynchburg, VA
3000mSt
9:23.13-Apr 30Lynchburg Liberty Twilight, Lynchburg, VA
5000m
14:38.77-Apr 4Lynchburg Liberty Invitational, Lynchburg, VA

2008

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:43.77-Jun 13Des Moines NCAA Div. I Championships, Des Moines, IA
3000mSt
8:51.87-Jun 11Des Moines NCAA Div. I Championships, Des Moines, IA
3000mSt
8:49.39-May 31Tallahassee NCAA East Regional Championships, Tallahassee, FL
5000m
14:14.56-May 16Princeton IC4A Ch., Princeton, NJ
10000m
29:16.12-Apr 24Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA
3000mSt
8:52.90-Apr 18Rock Hill Big South Conference Championships, Rock Hill, SC
5000m
14:16.73-Apr 4Durham Duke Invitational, Durham, NC
3000mSt
9:06.27-Mar 20Costal Carolina Shamrock Invitational, Costal Carolina
5000m-short-track
14:05.92-Mar 9Boston IC4A Indoor Championships, Boston, MA (i)

2006

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:35.18-Jul 15Walnut USATF Club Championships, Walnut, CA
3000mSt
9:57.04-Jul 15Walnut USATF Club Championships, Walnut, CA
10Kilometr
30:04-Apr 30Washington Sallie Mae, Washington, DC

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Evans Kigen's 10 Miles Road personal best?

Evans Kigen's 10 Miles Road personal best is 46:14, set on Oct 25, 2015 in Portsmouth (GBR).

Which events does Evans Kigen compete in?

Evans Kigen competes in the 10 Miles Road and Half Marathon.

How did Evans Kigen perform in 2019?

2019 season best: 2:17:03, set on Jan 27, 2019 in Las Palmas (ESP). Last competition: Gran Canaria Marathon on Jan 27, 2019, 2:17:03.