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Gideon Kiplimo

Gideon Kiplimo

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Birth dateNov 29, 1999
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Gideon Kiplimo is a Kenya sprinter, born on November 29, 1999. He competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 47.89 in the 400m, 1:45.53 in the 800m, 3:41.66 in the 1500m, 4:19.20 in the Mile and 8:31.89 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
800 m
1:45.53
#653 all-time
1500 Metres Short Track
3:41.66
2026 season best
1:53.49
Apr 18, 2026 · Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competition
Duke Twilight
May 3, 2026 · 4:00.89
Duke Twilight
Age
26 years old

As of Sep 24, 2026: 800 m 1:45.53 (#653 all-time), 1500 Metres Short Track 3:41.66, 2026 season best 1:53.49 (Apr 18, 2026, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Duke Twilight, May 3, 2026, 4:00.89 · 26 years old

PB

Personal bests

47.89
1:45.53
#653 all-time
3:41.66
Mile
4:19.20
3000m
8:31.89
14:12.14
8:55.19
1500m-short-track
3:41.66
3000m-short-track
8:31.89
800m-short-track
1:53.47
mile-short-track
4:19.20
DistanceMe
9:43.90

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
800m-short-track
1:53.47-Feb 13, 2026-Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i)
2026
800m
1:53.49-Apr 18, 2026
↓
Tom Jones Memorial
2026
1500m
3:47.70-Apr 18, 2026
↓
Tom Jones Memorial
2026
Mile
4:19.20-Jan 30, 2026-Bob Pollock Invitational
2026
mile-short-track
4:19.20-Jan 30, 2026-Bob Pollock Invitational
2026
3000m-short-track
8:31.89-Jan 23, 2026-Orange and Purple Invitational
2026
3000m
8:31.89-Jan 23, 2026-Orange and Purple Invitational
2026
DistanceMe
9:43.90-Feb 26, 2026-ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
2024
5000m
14:12.14-May 21, 2024
↑
Kenyan Championships
2024
CrossCount
31:13-Mar 2, 2024-Kenyan Cross Country Championships, Prison Staff Training College, Ruiru - XC 2.0km
2023
1500m
3:43.21-Apr 27, 2023
↓
6th AK Track and Field weekend Meet
2023
3000mSt
8:55.19-Jun 22, 2023-Kenyan Championships
2022
800m
1:47.52-Apr 27, 2022
↓
Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
2022
1500m-short-track
3:41.66-Feb 17, 2022-Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (FRA) (i)
2022
1500m
3:41.66-Feb 17, 2022
↓
Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (FRA) (i)
2022
5000m
14:33.97-Apr 9, 2022
↑
Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
2021
800m
1:45.53-May 29, 2021
↓
Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2020
800m
1:48.4h-Mar 5, 2020
↓
Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
2019
800m
1:46.29-Aug 22, 2019
↓
Kenyan Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
2018
800m
1:49.45-Jun 11, 2018
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2017
400m
47.89-Jun 14, 2017-Nairobi (KEN)
2017
800m
1:51.4h-May 25, 2017
↓
Eldoret (KEN)

2026

18 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:00.89-May 3Duke Twilight
800m
1:53.49-Apr 18Tom Jones Memorial
1500m
3:47.70-Apr 18Tom Jones Memorial
800m
1:53.49-Apr 16Tom Jones Memorial
1500m
3:47.70-Apr 16Tom Jones Memorial
800m
1:54.92-Mar 28Raleigh Relays
800m
1:54.92-Mar 26Raleigh Relays
1500m
3:52.22-Mar 26Raleigh Relays
1500m
3:52.87-Mar 21UCF Black & Gold Invite
DistanceMe
9:43.90-Feb 26ACC Indoor Track & Field Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
mile-short-track
DNF-Feb 13Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i)
800m-short-track
1:53.47-Feb 13Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i)
800m-short-track
1:56.77-Jan 30Bob Pollock Invitational
mile-short-track
4:19.20-Jan 30Bob Pollock Invitational
800m-short-track
1:56.77-Jan 30Bob Pollock Invitational
DistanceMe
10:10.73-Jan 30Bob Pollock Invitational
3000m-short-track
8:31.89-Jan 23Orange and Purple Invitational
3000m-short-track
8:31.89-Jan 22Orange and Purple Invitational

2024

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:12.14-May 22Kenyan Championships
5000m
14:12.14-May 21Kenyan Championships
CrossCount
31:13-Mar 2Kenyan Cross Country Championships, Prison Staff Training College, Ruiru - XC 2.0km

2023

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:57.89-Jun 24Kenyan Championships
3000mSt
8:57.89-Jun 23Kenyan Championships
3000mSt
8:55.19-Jun 23Kenyan Championships
3000mSt
8:55.19-Jun 22Kenyan Championships
1500m
3:43.21-Apr 296th AK Track and Field weekend Meet
1500m
3:43.21-Apr 276th AK Track and Field weekend Meet

2022

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.52-Apr 27Kenyan Championships, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
800m
1:48.93-Apr 26Kenyan Championships, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
5000m
14:33.97-Apr 9Kenya Prison Ch., Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
800m
1:47.66-Apr 9Kenya Prison Ch., Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
1500m-short-track
3:41.66-Feb 17Avant Programme Meeting Liévin, Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (i)
1500m-short-track
3:43.87-Feb 6Régionaux CJES, Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (i)
1500m-short-track
3:44.46-Feb 4Meeting Elite de Miramas, Stadium Miramas Métropole, Miramas (i)

2021

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:50.28-Jun 17Kenya Olympic Games Trials, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
800m
1:45.53-May 29Athletics Kenya Pre-Trials, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
800m
1:47.14-May 28Athletics Kenya Pre-Trials, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
800m
1:49.71-May 27Athletics Kenya Pre-Trials, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
800m
1:48.38-Mar 122nd AK Weekend Meeting, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
800m
1:51.4HT-Mar 122nd AK Weekend Meeting, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
800m
1:47.31-Feb 281st Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
800m
1:49.55-Feb 271st Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
800m
1:53.09-Feb 63rd AK Relay Series, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

2020

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:52.0HT-Mar 5AK Meeting, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
800m
1:48.4HT-Mar 5AK Meeting, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
800m
1:50.8HT-Feb 23Weekend Meet, Eldoret
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Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Gideon Kiplimo's 800 m personal best?

Gideon Kiplimo's 800 m personal best is 1:45.53, set on May 29, 2021 in Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN), #653 on the all-time list.

Which events does Gideon Kiplimo compete in?

Gideon Kiplimo competes in the 800 m and 1500 Metres Short Track.

How did Gideon Kiplimo perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 1:53.49, set on Apr 18, 2026 in Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (USA) (i). Last competition: Duke Twilight on May 3, 2026, 4:00.89.