Gilbert Kigen

Gilbert Kigen

KenyaKenya
Born
Dec 23, 1994 (31 years old)
Events
10 000 m · 5000 m

Gilbert Kigen is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on December 23, 1994. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:53.43 in the 800m, 3:47.77 in the 1500m, 4:04.50 in the Mile, 8:01.56 in the 3000m and 7:59.04 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 10 000 m28:20.28
2020 season best4:09.96Jan 17, 2020
2020 season best
Personal best · 5000 m13:34.95

As of Nov 7, 2026: 10 000 m 28:20.28, 5000 m 13:34.95, 2020 season best 4:09.96 (Jan 17, 2020) · 31 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mAZ 2017Kenya 800 m all-time list1:53.43931 pts–
1500mCA 2017Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:47.771,005 pts–
MileAZ 2016Kenya Mile all-time list4:04.501,020 pts–
3000m2020Kenya 3000 m all-time list8:01.561,047 pts–
3000mIndoorTX 20187:59.041,084 pts–
5000mCA 2019Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:34.951,085 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2020mile-short-track 4:09.96–Jan 17, 2020–
2020mile-short-track Indoor4:09.96–Jan 17, 2020CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)
2020Mile Indoor4:09.96–Jan 17, 2020CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)
20203000m 8:01.56–Feb 15, 2020–
20203000m Indoor8:01.56–Feb 15, 2020Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (USA) (i)
20193000m-short-track Indoor7:59.61–Jan 26, 2019Boston, MA (USA) (i)
20193000m-short-track 7:59.61–Jan 26, 2019–
20193000m Indoor7:59.61–Jan 26, 2019Boston, MA (USA) (i)
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Gilbert Kigen's 10 000 m personal best is 28:20.28, set on Mar 29, 2019 in Palo Alto, CA (USA).

Gilbert Kigen competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

2020 season best: 4:09.96, set on Jan 17, 2020.