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Francis Abong

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Birth dateMar 23, 1996
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Francis Abong is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on March 23, 1996. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 13:46.8h in the 5000m, 27:37.68 in the 10000m, 1:03:08 in the Semi and 28:11 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
10 000 m
27:37.68
#512 all-time
10 Kilometres Road
28:11
2026 season best
28:11
May 23, 2026 · Simostranda, Åmot (NOR)
2026 season best
Last competition
10K Belgrade Nike Run
Sep 5, 2026 · 28:39
10K Belgrade Nike Run
Age
30 years old

As of Sep 25, 2026: 10 000 m 27:37.68 (#512 all-time), 10 Kilometres Road 28:11, 2026 season best 28:11 (May 23, 2026, Simostranda, Åmot (NOR)) · Last competition: 10K Belgrade Nike Run, Sep 5, 2026, 28:39 · 30 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
10Kilometr
28:11-May 23, 2026
↑
Bjørndalenmila
2025
5000m
14:42.38-Jun 26, 2025
↓
Kenyan Championships
2025
10Kilometr
28:28-Oct 5, 2025
↑
tRUNsylvania International 10K Brasov, Brasov
2025
Semi
1:03:08-Oct 26, 2025-Medio Marathon Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich
2024
5000m
13:46.8h-Jan 6, 2024
↓
2nd AK Track & Field Weekend Meeting/AK Relay Series
2024
10000m
27:37.68-May 25, 2024-Prefontaine Classic
2024
10Kilometr
28:15-May 12, 2024
↑
ABSA Run Your City Cape Town 10K, Cape Town
2024
CrossCount
30:08-Feb 3, 2024-Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour – Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
2023
5000m
13:54.30-Apr 27, 2023
↓
6th AK Track and Field weekend Meet
2022
5000m
13:53.66-Apr 26, 2022
↓
Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)

2026

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
28:39-Sep 510K Belgrade Nike Run
10Kilometr
28:11-May 23Bjørndalenmila

2025

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
DNF-Dec 7Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich, Valencia
Semi
1:03:08-Oct 26Medio Marathon Valencia Trinidad Alfonso Zurich
10Kilometr
28:28-Oct 5tRUNsylvania International 10K Brasov, Brasov
10Kilometr
28:48-Sep 610K Belgrade - powered by Nike, Beograd
5000m
14:42.38-Jun 27Kenyan Championships
5000m
14:42.38-Jun 26Kenyan Championships
10Kilometr
29:06-May 25Bangsaen10

2024

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:55.67-Jun 26African Athletics Championships
10000m
29:08.24-Jun 25African Athletics Championships
5000m
13:55.67-Jun 25African Athletics Championships
10000m
29:08.24-Jun 22African Athletics Championships
5000m
13:57.72-Jun 15National Trials for the XXXIII Olympics Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
10000m
27:37.68-May 25Prefontaine Classic
10Kilometr
28:15-May 12ABSA Run Your City Cape Town 10K, Cape Town
10000m
28:34.53-Apr 20Kip Keino Classic, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
10000m
28:38.96-Mar 6Trials for African Games 2024, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
CrossCount
30:08-Feb 3Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour – Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
10000m
28:26.62-Jan 62nd AK Track & Field Weekend Meeting/AK Relay Series
5000m
13:46.8HT-Jan 62nd AK Track & Field Weekend Meeting/AK Relay Series
5000m
13:46.8HT-Jan 62nd AK Track & Field Weekend Meeting/AK Relay Series

2023

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:54.30-Apr 296th AK Track and Field weekend Meet
5000m
14:09.59-Apr 296th AK Track and Field weekend Meet
5000m
13:54.30-Apr 276th AK Track and Field weekend Meet

2022

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:03.26-Apr 28Kenyan Championships, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
5000m
13:53.66-Apr 26Kenyan Championships, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
5000m
13:59.77-Mar 43rd Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

Honours

5

African Athletics Championships

10,000 Metres

2024
5

African Athletics Championships

10,000 Metres

2024
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Francis Abong's 10 000 m personal best?

Francis Abong's 10 000 m personal best is 27:37.68, set on May 25, 2024 in Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA), #512 on the all-time list.

Which events does Francis Abong compete in?

Francis Abong competes in the 10 000 m and 10 Kilometres Road.

How did Francis Abong perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 28:11, set on May 23, 2026 in Simostranda, Åmot (NOR). Last competition: 10K Belgrade Nike Run on Sep 5, 2026, 28:39.