Geofrey Matum

Birth dateNov 22, 1987

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Geofrey Matum is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on November 22, 1987. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 4x400m.

His personal bests include 1:45.94 in the 800m, 3:38.55 in the 1500m, 3:06.98 in the 4x400m and 1:18.62 in the 600m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts

800 m

1:45.94

#876 all-time

1500 m

3:38.55

2023 season best

1:58.34

May 24, 2023 · Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN)

2023 season best

Last competition

Kenya Defence Forces Championships

May 24, 2023 · 1:58.34

Kenya Defence Forces Championships

Age

38 years old

As of Sep 23, 2026: 800 m 1:45.94 (#876 all-time), 1500 m 3:38.55, 2023 season best 1:58.34 (May 24, 2023, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: Kenya Defence Forces Championships, May 24, 2023, 1:58.34 · 38 years old

Personal bests

800m

1:45.94

#876 all-time

1500m

3:38.55

4x400m

3:06.98

600m

1:18.62

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2023	800m	1:58.34	-	May 24, 2023	↓	Kenya Defence Forces Championships
2021	1500m	3:51.4h	-	May 15, 2021	↓	Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2019	1500m	3:45.38	-	Jul 3, 2019	↓	Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
2018	1500m	3:49.73	-	Jun 22, 2018	↓	Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
2017	1500m	3:38.55	-	Jun 24, 2017	↓	Nairobi (KEN)
2013	800m	1:46.86	-	May 11, 2013	↓	Nairobi (KEN)
2013	1500m	3:41.53	-	May 19, 2013	↓	Gavardo (ITA)
2012	600m	1:18.62	-	Apr 14, 2012	-	Rovereto (ITA)
2012	800m	1:47.50	-	Aug 21, 2012	↓	København (DEN)
2012	1500m	3:40.32	-	May 27, 2012	↓	Gavardo (ITA)
2011	800m	1:45.94	-	Jul 22, 2011	↓	Rio de Janeiro (BRA)
2011	4x400m	3:06.98	-	Jul 22, 2011	-	Rio de Janeiro (BRA)
2011	1500m	3:40.44	-	May 24, 2011	↓	Khartoum (SUD)
2010	800m	1:47.01	-	Jun 25, 2010	↓	Nairobi (KEN)

2023

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	1:58.34	-	May 24	Kenya Defence Forces Championships

2021

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:53.35	-	May 16	41st Kenya Defence Forces Ch., Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
1500m	3:51.4HT	-	May 15	41st Kenya Defence Forces Ch., Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

2019

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:45.38	-	Jul 3	KDF Ch., Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi

2018

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:49.73	-	Jun 22	Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
1500m	3:49.73	-	Jun 21	Kenyan Championships, Nairobi

2017

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	3:38.55	-	Jun 24	Nairobi Kenya World Championship Trials, Nairobi
1500m	3:43.5HT	-	Jun 10	Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
1500m	3:50.4HT	-	Jun 8	Kenyan Championships, Nairobi

2013

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	1:48.5HT	-	Jun 20	Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
800m	1:47.29	-	Jun 15	Salzburg Leichtathletik Gala, Salzburg
800m	1:47.39	-	Jun 11	Bellinzona Galà dei Castelli, Bellinzona
800m	1:49.89	-	Jun 8	Caprino Veronese
1500m	3:42.92	-	Jun 1	Cagliari Terra Sarda Meeting, Cagliari
1500m	3:41.53	-	May 19	Gavardo Memorial Max Corso, Gavardo
800m	1:46.86	-	May 11	Nairobi Kenyan Defence Forces Ch., Nairobi

2012

9 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	1:48.16	-	Sep 4	Rovereto Palio Città della Quercia, Rovereto
800m	1:49.27	-	Sep 1	Brugnera
800m	1:47.89	-	Aug 25	Chiasso Gran Premio Mendisiotto, Chiasso
1500m	3:47.05	-	Aug 23	Cles Meeting Melinda, Cles
800m	1:47.50	-	Aug 21	Copenhagen Athletics Games, København
800m	1:47.86	-	Jun 9	Caprino Veronese
1500m	3:40.32	-	May 27	Gavardo
800m	1:48.35	-	May 6	Rovereto Quercia d'Oro, Rovereto
600m	1:18.62	-	Apr 14	Rovereto

2011

12 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
4x400m	3:07.87	-	Jul 23	Rio de Janeiro CISM Military World Games, Rio de Janeiro
4x400m	3:06.98	-	Jul 22	Rio de Janeiro CISM Military World Games, Rio de Janeiro
800m	1:45.94	-	Jul 22	Rio de Janeiro CISM Military World Games, Rio de Janeiro
800m	1:47.29	-	Jul 20	Rio de Janeiro CISM Military World Games, Rio de Janeiro
800m	1:53.36	-	Jul 19	Rio de Janeiro CISM Military World Games, Rio de Janeiro
800m	1:48.5HT	-	Jul 14	Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
800m	1:50.18	-	Jul 14	Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
800m	1:48.81	-	Jun 11	Nairobi Kenya Defence Force Ch., Nairobi
1500m	3:42.47	-	Jun 11	Nairobi Kenya Defence Force Ch., Nairobi
800m	1:48.36	-	May 24	Khartoum CAA Grand Prix, Khartoum
1500m	3:40.44	-	May 24	Khartoum CAA Grand Prix, Khartoum
800m	1:49.1HT	-	Apr 30	Mumias AK Meeting, Mumias

2010

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	1:47.01	-	Jun 25	Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
800m	1:49.2HT	-	Jun 24	Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
800m	1:47.9HT	-	May 22	Nairobi Kenyan Armed Forces Ch., Nairobi
800m	1:50.6HT	-	May 21	Nairobi Kenyan Armed Forces Ch., Nairobi
800m	1:50.1HT	-	May 21	Nairobi Kenyan Armed Forces Ch., Nairobi

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Geofrey Matum's 800 m personal best?

Geofrey Matum's 800 m personal best is 1:45.94, set on Jul 22, 2011 in Rio de Janeiro (BRA), #876 on the all-time list.

Which events does Geofrey Matum compete in?

Geofrey Matum competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

How did Geofrey Matum perform in 2023?

2023 season best: 1:58.34, set on May 24, 2023 in Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN). Last competition: Kenya Defence Forces Championships on May 24, 2023, 1:58.34.