Francis Kipkoech Bowen

Francis Kipkoech Bowen

KenyaKenya
Born
Oct 12, 1973 (53 years old)
Events
Marathon · 10 000 m

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.

Personal best · Marathon2:08:01
#746 all-time
2016 season best1:04:36Oct 23, 2016 · Suqian
2016 season best
Personal best · 10 000 m27:45.20
#691 all-time

As of Nov 7, 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)) · 53 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mSolihull 2004Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:39.081,071 pts–
10000mWatford 2003Kenya 10 000 m all-time list27:45.201,155 pts#691
SemiRemich 2007Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:01:131,138 pts–
MarathonValencia 2011Kenya Marathon all-time list2:08:011,167 pts#746
5KilometreNY 200513:47–
10KilometrWürzburg 200628:48–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2016Semi 1:04:36–Oct 23, 2016Suqian (CHN)
2015Marathon 2:17:55–Oct 18, 2015Changsha (CHN)
201410Kilometr 28:17–Aug 17, 2014–
2014Marathon 2:11:30–Apr 27, 2014Hannover (GER)
2013Marathon 2:08:53–Oct 27, 2013Chuncheon (KOR)
2012Marathon 2:08:21–Oct 14, 2012Eindhoven (NED)
2011Marathon 2:08:01–Nov 27, 2011Valencia (ESP)
2010Marathon 2:14:15–Oct 3, 2010Köln (GER)
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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.

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

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