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Festus Kiprono

Festus Kiprono

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Birth dateDec 29, 1995
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Festus Kiprono is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on December 29, 1995. He competes primarily in the 3000m and 3000mSt.

His personal bests include 7:57.7h in the 3000m and 8:26.24 in the 3000mSt. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:26.24
#695 all-time
3000 m
7:57.7h
2023 season best
29:48
Oct 29, 2023
2023 season best
Last competition
Standard Chartered Nairobi Half Marathon & 10K, Nairobi
Oct 29, 2023 · 29:48
Standard Chartered Nairobi Half Marathon & 10K, Nairobi
Age
30 years old

As of Sep 25, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:26.24 (#695 all-time), 3000 m 7:57.7h, 2023 season best 29:48 (Oct 29, 2023) · Last competition: Standard Chartered Nairobi Half Marathon & 10K, Nairobi, Oct 29, 2023, 29:48 · 30 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2023
10Kilometr
29:48-Oct 29, 2023-Standard Chartered Nairobi Half Marathon & 10K, Nairobi
2022
3000mSt
9:27.93-Mar 5, 2022
↓
Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2021
3000mSt
9:05.91-May 15, 2021
↓
Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2020
3000mSt
8:52.0h-Mar 5, 2020
↓
Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
2019
3000mSt
8:33.45-Jul 3, 2019
↓
Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
2018
3000mSt
8:31.86-Jun 21, 2018
↓
Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
2017
3000mSt
8:32.0h-Jun 10, 2017
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2015
3000mSt
8:26.24-May 17, 2015
↓
Shanghai Golden Grand Prix, Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai - Diamond Discipline
2014
3000mSt
8:55.1h-Jun 13, 2014
↓
Kisii (KEN)
2013
3000m
7:57.7h-Apr 18, 2013
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2013
3000mSt
8:36.4h-Apr 19, 2013
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2011
3000m
8:07.0h-Jun 8, 2011
↑
Nairobi (KEN)

2023

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
29:48-Oct 29Standard Chartered Nairobi Half Marathon & 10K, Nairobi

2022

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:27.93-Mar 53rd Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

2021

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:05.91-May 1541st Kenya Defence Forces Ch., Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

2020

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:54.0HT-Mar 5AK Meeting, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:52.0HT-Mar 5AK Meeting, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi

2019

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:33.45-Jul 3KDF Ch., Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:39.88-Jun 22African Games Trials, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:45.4HT-Jun 21African Games Trials, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:51.3HT-May 25AK Meeting, Sports Complex, Mumias

2018

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:36.59-Jun 22Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:31.86-Jun 21Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:36.59-Jun 21Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:49.08-May 20Rehlingen Pfingstsportfest, Rehlingen
3000mSt
8:41.62-Feb 17Nairobi Kenya Commonwealth Games Trials, Nairobi

2017

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:46.57-Jun 24Nairobi Kenya World Championship Trials, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:41.8HT-Jun 23Nairobi Kenya World Championship Trials, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:32.0HT-Jun 10Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:35.9HT-Jun 9Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:34.4HT-May 11Nairobi Kenya Defence Forces Ch., Nairobi

2015

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:26.24-May 17Shanghai Golden Grand Prix, Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt
8:57.7HT-Apr 18Nakuru
3000mSt
8:56.2HT-Apr 17Nakuru

2014

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:00.75-Jun 25Nairobi Kenyan Junior Championships, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:55.1HT-Jun 13Kisii

2013

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:39.0HT-Aug 29Réduit African Junior Championships, Réduit
3000mSt
8:36.4HT-Apr 19Nairobi High School Championships, Nairobi
3000m
7:57.7HT-Apr 18Nairobi High School Championships, Nairobi

2011

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:07.0HT-Jun 8Nairobi Kenya Colleges and Schools Championships, Nairobi

Honours

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Réduit African Junior Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2013
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Festus Kiprono's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Festus Kiprono's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:26.24, set on May 17, 2015 in Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai (CHN), #695 on the all-time list.

Which events does Festus Kiprono compete in?

Festus Kiprono competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 m.

How did Festus Kiprono perform in 2023?

2023 season best: 29:48, set on Oct 29, 2023. Last competition: Standard Chartered Nairobi Half Marathon & 10K, Nairobi on Oct 29, 2023, 29:48.