Gilbert Kipchoge

Gilbert Kipchoge

KenyaKenya
Born
May 4, 1983 (43 years old)
Events
800 m · 1500 Metres Short Track

Gilbert Kipchoge is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on May 4, 1983. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 1500m.

His personal bests include 1:44.52 in the 800m, 3:40.80 in the 1500m, 3:45.13 in the 1500m, 3:59.36 in the Mile and 3:40.80 in the 1500m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 800 m1:44.52
#289 all-time
2011 season best9:31.00Apr 30, 2011 · Philadelphia, PA
2011 season best
Personal best · 1500 Metres Short Track3:40.80

As of Oct 28, 2026: 800 m 1:44.52 (#289 all-time), 1500 Metres Short Track 3:40.80, 2011 season best 9:31.00 (Apr 30, 2011, Philadelphia, PA (USA)) · 43 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mBelém 20081:44.521,188 pts#289
1500mIndoorDüsseldorf 20073:40.801,146 pts–
1500m20073:45.131,039 pts–
MileOslo 20083:59.361,083 pts–
1500m-short-trackIndoorDüsseldorf 20073:40.801,146 pts–
1500m-short-track20073:40.801,146 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2011DistanceMe 9:31.00–Apr 30, 2011Philadelphia, PA (USA)
2010800m 1:46.01–May 19, 2010Daegu (KOR)
2009800m 1:46.14–Jun 17, 2009Ostrava (CZE)
2008800m 1:44.52–May 25, 2008Mangueirão, Belém (BRA)
2008Mile 3:59.36–Jun 6, 2008Oslo Bislett Games
2007800m 1:45.34–Jun 8, 2007Torino (ITA)
20071500m-short-track Indoor3:40.80–Feb 6, 2007Düsseldorf (GER) (i)
20071500m-short-track 3:40.80–Feb 6, 2007–
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Gilbert Kipchoge's 800 m personal best is 1:44.52, set on May 25, 2008 in Mangueirão, Belém (BRA), #289 on the all-time list.

Gilbert Kipchoge competes in the 800 m and 1500 Metres Short Track.

2011 season best: 9:31.00, set on Apr 30, 2011 in Philadelphia, PA (USA).