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Ezekiel Bitok

Ezekiel Bitok

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Birth dateFeb 15, 1966
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Ezekiel Bitok is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on February 15, 1966. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:50.00 in the 3000m, 13:10.66 in the 5000m, 28:44.25 in the 10000m, 1:01:45 in the Semi and 2:09:26 in the Marathon. He has earned 2 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
5000 m
13:10.66
#396 all-time
Half Marathon
1:01:45
2004 season best
2:15:06
Aug 29, 2004 · Leipzig (GER)
2004 season best
Age
60 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 5000 m 13:10.66 (#396 all-time), Half Marathon 1:01:45, 2004 season best 2:15:06 (Aug 29, 2004, Leipzig (GER)) · 60 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2004
Marathon
2:15:06-Aug 29, 2004
↓
Leipzig (GER)
1999
Marathon
2:16:55-May 23, 1999
↓
Praha (CZE)
1998
Marathon
2:11:48-Nov 22, 1998
↓
Monaco (MON)
1997
CrossCount
37:12-Feb 16, 1997
↓
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1997
Marathon
2:12:30-Nov 23, 1997
↓
Monaco (MON)
1996
Semi
1:01:45-Mar 31, 1996-Nice (FRA)
1996
Marathon
2:09:26-Apr 15, 1996
↓
Boston Marathon
1994
5000m
13:51.89-Aug 2, 1994
↓
Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON)
1994
Marathon
2:12:45-Apr 18, 1994
↓
Boston, MA (USA)
1993
5000m
13:10.66-Jun 9, 1993
↓
Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)
1993
10000m
28:44.25-Jul 5, 1993-Stockholm (SWE)
1993
CrossCount
30:22.40-Jan 24, 1993
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1992
CrossCount
28:29-Dec 20, 1992
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1992
15Kilometr
44:43-Jul 12, 1992-Utica, NY (USA)
1991
3000m
7:52.86-Jul 9, 1991
↓
Lappeenranta (FIN)
1991
5000m
13:26.65-Jul 12, 1991
↓
London (GBR)
1991
CrossCount
34:19-Mar 24, 1991
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19th IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1990
3000m
7:50.00-Aug 13, 1990
↓
Stockholm (SWE)
1990
3000mSt
8:41.5h-May 4, 1990-Nairobi (KEN)
1990
5000m
13:28.24-May 30, 1990
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Sevilla (ESP)

2004

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:15:06-Aug 29Leipzig Marathon, Leipzig

1999

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:16:55-May 23Prague Marathon, Praha

1998

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:11:48-Nov 22Monaco Marathon, Monaco
Marathon
2:14:52-Apr 5Paris Marathon, Paris

1997

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:12:30-Nov 23Monaco Marathon, Monaco
Marathon
2:14:57-Apr 21Boston Marathon
CrossCount
37:12-Feb 1632nd CHIBA INTERNATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY, Chiba

1996

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:15:57-Nov 3New York Marathon
Marathon
2:23:03-Aug 4The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
Marathon
2:23:03-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
Marathon
2:09:26-Apr 15Boston Marathon
Semi
1:01:45-Mar 31Nice Half Marathon, Nice

1994

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:51.89-Aug 2Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco
Marathon
2:12:45-Apr 18Boston, MA

1993

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:44.25-Jul 5Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
5000m
13:49.42-Jul 2Villeneuve d'Ascq Meeting BNP, Villeneuve d'Ascq
5000m
13:10.66-Jun 9Roma Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
CrossCount
33:21-Mar 2821st IAAF World Cross Country Championships
CrossCount
31:00-Feb 272nd Nairobi International Cross Country, Nairobi
CrossCount
30:22.40-Jan 24Cross Auchan, Tourcoing

1992

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
28:29-Dec 20Crosscup, Mol
15Kilometr
44:43-Jul 12Boilermaker, Utica, NY

1991

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:59.68-Jul 17Roma Golden Gala, Roma
5000m
13:26.65-Jul 12London Parcelforce Games, London
3000m
7:52.86-Jul 9Lappeenranta
CrossCount
34:19-Mar 2419th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

1990

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:33.30-Oct 6Cairo African Championships
3000m
7:50.00-Aug 13Stockholm
5000m
13:55.94-Aug 10Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
3000m
7:51.93-Jul 28Wrexham
5000m
13:28.24-May 30Sevilla
3000m
7:59.89-May 26Granada
3000mSt
8:41.5HT-May 4Nairobi

Honours

🥈

Boston Marathon

Marathon

1996
5

21st IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Senior Race

1993
8

19th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Long Race

1991
🥇

Cairo African Championships

5000 Metres

1990
🥇

Cairo African Championships

5000 Metres

1990
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ezekiel Bitok's 5000 m personal best?

Ezekiel Bitok's 5000 m personal best is 13:10.66, set on Jun 9, 1993 in Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA), #396 on the all-time list.

Which events does Ezekiel Bitok compete in?

Ezekiel Bitok competes in the 5000 m and Half Marathon.

How did Ezekiel Bitok perform in 2004?

2004 season best: 2:15:06, set on Aug 29, 2004 in Leipzig (GER).