Gideon Yego
- Born
- May 6, 1960 (66 years old)
- Events
- 400 m hurdles
- Height
- 1.78 m
- Weight
- 65 kg
Gideon Yego (born 28 August 1965) is a retired Kenyan athlete who specialized in the 400 metres hurdles. He won silver medals at the 1987 All-Africa Games (in 110 metres hurdles), the 1990 Commonwealth Games, the 1990 African Championships and the 1991 All-Africa Games, the latter in a career best time of 49.09 seconds. He also competed at the 1988 and 1992 Olympic Games as well as the 1991 World Championships without reaching the final.
Personal best · 400 m hurdles48.7h
1992 season best49.23Aug 3, 1992 · Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
As of Nov 6, 2026: 400 m hurdles 48.7h (#378 all-time), 1992 season best 49.23 (Aug 3, 1992, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP)) · 66 years old
Personal bests
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Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 400mH | 49.23 | – | Aug 3, 1992 | Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP) |
| 1991 | 400mH | 49.09 | – | Sep 24, 1991 | Cairo (EGY) |
| 1990 | 400mH | 49.25 | – | Jan 29, 1990 | Auckland (NZL) |
| 1989 | 400mH | 49.3h | – | Nov 25, 1989 | London (GBR) |
| 1988 | 400mH | 48.7h | – | Aug 13, 1988 | Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR) |