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Francis Kipkoech Bowen

Francis Kipkoech Bowen

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Birth dateOct 12, 1973
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Francis Kipkoech Bowen is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on October 12, 1973. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 13:39.08 in the 5000m, 27:45.20 in the 10000m, 1:01:13 in the Semi, 2:08:01 in the Marathon and 13:47 in the 5Kilometre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
Marathon
2:08:01
#746 all-time
10 000 m
27:45.20
#691 all-time
2016 season best
1:04:36
Oct 23, 2016 · Suqian (CHN)
2016 season best
Age
52 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: Marathon 2:08:01 (#746 all-time), 10 000 m 27:45.20 (#691 all-time), 2016 season best 1:04:36 (Oct 23, 2016, Suqian (CHN)) · 52 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2016
Semi
1:04:36-Oct 23, 2016
↓
Suqian (CHN)
2015
Marathon
2:17:55-Oct 18, 2015
↓
Changsha (CHN)
2014
10Kilometr
28:17-Aug 17, 2014
↑
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2014
Marathon
2:11:30-Apr 27, 2014
↓
Hannover (GER)
2013
Marathon
2:08:53-Oct 27, 2013
↓
Chuncheon (KOR)
2012
Marathon
2:08:21-Oct 14, 2012
↓
Eindhoven (NED)
2011
Marathon
2:08:01-Nov 27, 2011
↓
Valencia (ESP)
2010
Marathon
2:14:15-Oct 3, 2010
↓
Köln (GER)
2008
Marathon
2:12:04-Oct 12, 2008
↓
Eindhoven (NED)
2007
Semi
1:01:13-Sep 30, 2007
↓
Remich (LUX)
2007
Marathon
2:10:41-Oct 28, 2007
↓
Frankfurt (GER)
2006
10Kilometr
28:48-Apr 30, 2006
↑
Würzburg (GER)
2006
25Kilometr
1:14:12-May 7, 2006-Berlin (GER)
2006
Marathon
2:10:49-Oct 29, 2006
↓
Frankfurt (GER)
2005
5Kilometre
13:47-Aug 28, 2005-Binghamton, NY (USA)
2005
Semi
1:02:58-Sep 18, 2005
↓
Philadelphia, PA (USA)
2004
5000m
13:39.08-May 22, 2004
↑
Solihull (GBR)
2004
10Kilometr
28:08-Oct 31, 2004
↑
Swansea (GBR)
2004
10000m
28:57.97-Jun 8, 2004
↓
Ostrava (CZE)
2004
10MilesRoa
47:16-Oct 10, 2004-Portsmouth (GBR)
2003
5000m
13:44.03-May 24, 2003
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2003
10000m
27:45.20-Jul 5, 2003
↓
Watford (GBR)
2003
10Kilometr
28:55-Jul 13, 2003
↑
London (GBR)

2016

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:04:47-Nov 6Half Marathon, Pizhou
Semi
1:04:36-Oct 23Half Marathon, Suqian

2015

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:17:55-Oct 18Changsha Marathon, Changsha

2014

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
28:17-Aug 17Nairobi Diamond Run, Nairobi
Marathon
2:11:30-Apr 27Hannover Marathon, Hannover

2013

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:23:42-Dec 1Singapore Standard Chartered Marathon, Singapore
Marathon
2:08:53-Oct 27Chuncheon Chosunilbo Marathon, Chuncheon
Marathon
2:12:31-Apr 28Jeonju Gunsan Marathon, Jeonju

2012

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:15:34-Dec 16Taipei FUBON International Marathon, Taipei City
Marathon
2:08:21-Oct 14Eindhoven Marathon, Eindhoven
Marathon
2:10:05-May 13Praha Marathon, Praha

2011

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:08:01-Nov 27Valencia Marathon, Valencia
Marathon
2:15:52-Jun 11Luxembourg Marathon, Luxembourg

2010

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:14:15-Oct 3Köln Marathon, Köln
Marathon
2:14:39-Apr 11Daegu International Marathon, Daegu

2008

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:12:04-Oct 12Eindhoven Marathon, Eindhoven
Marathon
2:12:22-May 25Ottawa Marathon, Ottawa

2007

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:10:41-Oct 28Frankfurt Marathon, Frankfurt
Semi
1:01:13-Sep 30Remich Route du Vin Half Marathon, Remich
Marathon
2:17:19-Mar 4Hong Kong Standard Chartered Marathon, Hong Kong

2006

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:10:49-Oct 29Frankfurt Marathon, Frankfurt
25Kilometr
1:14:12-May 7Berlin 25 km, Berlin
10Kilometr
28:48-Apr 30Würzburg Residenzlauf, Würzburg

2005

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:02:58-Sep 18Philadelphia Half Marathon, Philadelphia, PA
5Kilometre
13:47-Aug 28Chris Thater Memorial, Binghamton, NY
Semi
1:04:42-Aug 20Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon, Parkersburg, WV

2004

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
28:08-Oct 31Eldoret Wareng Road Race, Eldoret
10MilesRoa
47:16-Oct 10Portsmouth BUPA Great South Run, Portsmouth
10Kilometr
29:18-Oct 3Swansea Bay 10 K, Swansea
10000m
28:57.97-Jun 8Golden Spike IAAF Super Grand Prix, Ostrava
5000m
13:39.08-May 22Solihull BMC Nike Grand Prix, Solihull
10000m
29:19.0HT-Apr 24Kisumu AK Weekend Meeting, Kisumu
10000m
29:08.4HT-Apr 3Nyeri AK Weekend Meeting, Nyeri

2003

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
29:14-Jul 20Dartford
10Kilometr
28:55-Jul 13London The British 10K, London
10000m
27:45.20-Jul 5Watford BMC Nike Grand Prix, Watford
5000m
13:44.03-May 24Nairobi AK Weekend Meeting, Nairobi
10000m
29:17.3HT-May 10Eldoret AK Weekend Meeting, Eldoret

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Francis Kipkoech Bowen's Marathon personal best?

Francis Kipkoech Bowen's Marathon personal best is 2:08:01, set on Nov 27, 2011 in Valencia (ESP), #746 on the all-time list.

Which events does Francis Kipkoech Bowen compete in?

Francis Kipkoech Bowen competes in the Marathon and 10 000 m.

How did Francis Kipkoech Bowen perform in 2016?

2016 season best: 1:04:36, set on Oct 23, 2016 in Suqian (CHN).