Gideon Kiplimo

Gideon Kiplimo

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Nov 29, 1999 (26 years old)
Events
800 m · 1500 Metres Short Track

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, 3:43.21 in the 1500m, 3:41.66 in the 1500m and 4:19.20 in the Mile. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 800 m1:45.53
#653 all-time
2026 season best1:53.49Apr 18, 2026 · Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 Metres Short Track3:41.66
Last competitionDuke TwilightMay 3, 2026 · 4:00.89
Duke Twilight

As of Nov 12, 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, Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL (USA)) · Last competition: Duke Twilight, May 3, 2026, 4:00.89 · 26 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
400mNairobi 2017Kenya 400 m all-time list47.89988 pts––
800mNairobi 2021Kenya 800 m all-time list1:45.531,158 pts#653–
1500mNairobi 2023Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:43.211,064 pts––
1500mIndoorLiévin 20223:41.661,134 pts––
MileIndoorSC 20264:19.20896 pts––
3000mIndoorSC 20268:31.89896 pts––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:53.47–Feb 13, 2026Clemson Tiger Paw Invitational, Clemson Indoor Track & Field Complex, Clemson, SC (i)
2026800m 1:53.49–Apr 18, 2026Tom Jones Memorial
2026800m Indoor1:53.49–Apr 18, 2026Tom Jones Memorial
2026800m-short-track 1:56.77–Jan 30, 2026Bob Pollock Invitational
20261500m 3:47.70–Apr 18, 2026Tom Jones Memorial
2026mile-short-track 4:19.20–Jan 30, 2026Bob Pollock Invitational
2026Mile Indoor4:19.20–Jan 30, 2026Bob Pollock Invitational
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:19.20–Jan 30, 2026Bob Pollock Invitational
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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.

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

2026 season best: 1:53.49, set on Apr 18, 2026 in Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL (USA). Last competition: Duke Twilight on May 3, 2026, 4:00.89.