Hellen Obiri
KENWomenHellen Obiri is a Kenya sprinter, born on December 13, 1989. She competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.
Her personal bests include 59.0h in the 400m, 2:00.54 in the 800m, 3:57.05 in the 1500m, 4:16.15 in the Mile and 8:20.68 in the 3000m. She has earned 36 gold, 5 silver and 3 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
As of Sep 12, 2026: Half Marathon 1:04:22 (#11 all-time), 5000 m 14:18.37 (#14 all-time), 2026 season best 1:06:33 (Mar 15, 2026, New York, NY (USA)) · Last competition: Mastercard New York Mini 10K - Women's Race, Jun 6, 2026, 31:10 · Olympic Games: 2 silver, 1 bronze · World Championships: 2 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze · Area record (4x1500 Metres Relay) · 36 years old
Personal bests
Medals
| 🥇 | 🥈 | 🥉 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | - | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| World Championships | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Total | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10Kilometr | 31:10 | - | Jun 6, 2026 | ↓ | Mastercard New York Mini 10K - Women's Race |
| 2026 | Semi | 1:06:33 | - | Mar 15, 2026 | ↓ | United Airlines NYC Half |
| 2026 | Marathon | 2:15:53 | - | Apr 26, 2026 | ↑ | TCS London Marathon |
| 2025 | 10Kilometr | 30:44 | - | Jun 7, 2025 | ↓ | Mastercard New York Mini 10K - Women's Race |
| 2025 | 10MilesRoa | 50:51 | - | Sep 21, 2025 | - | Dam tot Damloop |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:17:41 | - | Apr 21, 2025 | ↑ | Boston Marathon |
| 2024 | Semi | 1:06:07 | - | Jan 14, 2024 | ↓ | Aramco Houston Half Marathon |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:22:37 | - | Apr 15, 2024 | ↑ | Boston Marathon |
| 2023 | 5000m | 15:19.70 | - | May 24, 2023 | ↑ | Kenya Defence Forces Championships |
| 2023 | 10Kilometr | 30:19 | - | Jun 10, 2023 | ↓ | Mastercard New York Mini 10K |
| 2023 | RoadRace | 35:13 | - | Aug 20, 2023 | - | Asics Falmouth Road Race, Falmouth High School, Falmouth, MA - Non-standard distance: 11,265m - 7 Miles |
| 2023 | Semi | 1:05:05 | - | Feb 18, 2023 | ↓ | Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:21:38 | - | Apr 17, 2023 | ↑ | B.A.A. Boston Marathon |
| 2022 | 5000m | 15:33.92 | - | Apr 20, 2022 | ↑ | Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2022 | CrossCount | 26:44 | - | Jan 22, 2022 | ↑ | Northern Ireland International Cross Country, Dundoland, Belfast - XC 8.0km |
| 2022 | 10000m | 30:10.02 | - | Jul 16, 2022 | ↑ | World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
| 2022 | 10Kilometr | 30:15 | - | May 22, 2022 | ↓ | Manchester (GBR) |
| 2022 | Semi | 1:04:22 | - | Feb 19, 2022 | ↓ | Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon |
| 2022 | Marathon | 2:25:49 | - | Nov 6, 2022 | ↑ | TCS New York City Marathon, New York, NY |
| 2021 | 3000m | 8:33.98 | - | May 28, 2021 | ↑ | Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - National Events |
| 2021 | 2Miles | 9:14.55 | - | Aug 20, 2021 | - | Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Split times |
| 2021 | 5000m | 14:26.23 | - | Sep 3, 2021 | ↑ | Allianz Memorial Van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline |
| 2021 | 5Kilometre | 14:30 | - | Sep 8, 2021 | - | Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline |
| 2021 | 10000m | 30:24.27 | - | Aug 7, 2021 | ↑ | The XXXII Olympic Games |
| 2021 | Semi | 1:04:51 | - | Apr 4, 2021 | ↓ | N Kolay Istanbul Half Marathon |
| 2020 | 1500m | 4:10.53 | - | Aug 23, 2020 | ↓ | BAUHAUS-Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Promotional Events |
| 2020 | 3000m | 8:22.54 | - | Sep 25, 2020 | ↑ | Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Promotional Events |
| 2020 | 5000m | 14:22.12 | - | Aug 14, 2020 | ↑ | Herculis |
| 2020 | 10Kilometr | 30:53 | - | Dec 31, 2020 | ↓ | Cursa dels Nassos |
| 2019 | 3000m | 8:25.60 | - | May 3, 2019 | ↑ | IAAF Diamond League, Khalifa International Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline |
| 2019 | 5000m | 14:20.36 | - | Jul 21, 2019 | ↑ | Müller Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Diamond Discipline |
| 2019 | 10000m | 30:35.82 | - | Sep 28, 2019 | ↑ | IAAF World Championships in Athletics |
| 2019 | 10Kilometr | 31:23 | - | May 19, 2019 | ↓ | Simplyhealth Great Manchester Run |
| 2019 | CrossCount | 36:14 | - | Mar 30, 2019 | ↑ | 43rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Århus |
| 2018 | 1500m | 3:58.88 | - | Jul 22, 2018 | ↓ | London Müller Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Diamond Discipline |
| 2018 | 1500m-short-track | 4:05.04 | - | Feb 15, 2018 | ↑ | Toruń Copernicus Cup |
| 2018 | Mile | 4:16.15 | - | Jul 22, 2018 | ↑ | London Müller Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Diamond Discipline |
| 2018 | 3000m | 8:36.20 | - | Sep 8, 2018 | ↑ | IAAF Continental Cup, Ostrava |
| 2018 | 3000m-short-track | 8:38.81 | - | Jan 25, 2018 | ↓ | Czech Indoor Gala |
| 2018 | 5000m | 14:21.75 | - | Jul 13, 2018 | ↑ | Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat - Diamond Discipline |
| 2018 | 10Kilometr | 29:59 | - | Dec 31, 2018 | ↓ | Madrid San Silvestre Vallecana |
| 2017 | 1500m | 4:00.44 | - | Jul 9, 2017 | ↓ | London Müller Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Promotional Events |
| 2017 | Mile | 4:16.56 | - | Jul 9, 2017 | ↑ | London Müller Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Promotional Events |
| 2017 | 3000m | 8:23.14 | - | Jul 21, 2017 | ↑ | Monaco Herculis |
| 2017 | 3000m-short-track | 8:29.41 | - | Feb 18, 2017 | ↓ | Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham (GBR) (i) |
| 2017 | 5000m | 14:18.37 | - | Jun 8, 2017 | ↑ | Roma Golden Gala - Pietro Mennea, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Diamond Discipline |
| 2016 | 1500m | 3:59.34 | - | May 14, 2016 | ↓ | Shanghai Golden Grand Prix, Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai - Diamond Discipline |
| 2016 | 3000m | 8:24.27 | - | Jul 15, 2016 | ↑ | Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco - Diamond Discipline |
| 2016 | 5000m | 14:25.78 | - | Sep 9, 2016 | ↑ | Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Promotional Events |
| 2014 | 800m | 2:00.6h | - | May 15, 2014 | ↑ | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2014 | 1500m | 3:57.05 | - | May 31, 2014 | ↓ | Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline |
| 2014 | 1500m-short-track | 4:05.82 | - | Feb 15, 2014 | ↑ | National Indoor Arena, Birmingham (GBR) (i) |
| 2014 | MileRoad | 4:36.23 | - | Sep 6, 2014 | ↓ | Newcastle upon Tyne (GBR) |
| 2014 | 3000m | 8:20.68 | - | May 9, 2014 | ↑ | Doha IAAF Diamond League, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline |
| 2014 | 3000m-short-track | 8:29.99 | - | Feb 6, 2014 | ↓ | Globe Arena, Stockholm (SWE) (i) |
| 2014 | 4x1500Metr | 16:33.58 | - | May 24, 2014 | - | IAAF World Relays |
| 2013 | 800m | 2:02.47 | - | May 11, 2013 | ↑ | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2013 | 1500m | 3:58.58 | - | Jun 1, 2013 | ↓ | Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Promotional Events |
| 2013 | MileRoad | 4:35.86 | - | Sep 14, 2013 | ↓ | Gateshead (GBR) |
| 2013 | 4x800Metre | 8:07.58 | - | Apr 27, 2013 | - | Philadelphia, PA (USA) |
| 2013 | 3000m | 8:34.25 | - | Aug 22, 2013 | ↑ | Stockholm DN Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline |
| 2012 | 1000m | 2:46.00 | - | Feb 5, 2012 | - | Moskva (RUS) (i) |
| 2012 | 1000m-short-track | 2:46.00 | - | Feb 5, 2012 | - | Moskva (RUS) (i) |
| 2012 | 1500m | 3:59.68 | - | May 31, 2012 | ↓ | Roma Golden Gala |
| 2012 | 1500m-short-track | 4:06.25 | - | Feb 12, 2012 | ↑ | Karlsruhe (GER) (i) |
| 2012 | 3000m | 8:35.35 | - | Feb 18, 2012 | ↑ | National Indoor Arena, Birmingham (GBR) (i) |
| 2012 | 3000m-short-track | 8:35.35 | - | Feb 18, 2012 | ↓ | National Indoor Arena, Birmingham (GBR) (i) |
| 2012 | 5000m | 16:15.1h | - | Apr 7, 2012 | ↑ | Kitale (KEN) |
| 2011 | 800m | 2:00.54 | - | Aug 5, 2011 | ↑ | Crystal Palace AVIVA London Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London - Diamond Discipline |
| 2011 | 1500m | 4:02.42 | - | Sep 16, 2011 | ↓ | Bruxelles Memorial van Damme |
| 2010 | 400m | 59.0h | - | May 21, 2010 | - | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2010 | 800m | 2:12.0h | - | May 22, 2010 | ↑ | Nairobi (KEN) |
2026
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 31:10 | - | Jun 6 | Mastercard New York Mini 10K - Women's Race |
Marathon | 2:15:53 | - | Apr 26 | TCS London Marathon |
Semi | 1:06:33 | - | Mar 15 | United Airlines NYC Half |
2025
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:19:51 | - | Nov 2 | TCS New York City Marathon |
10MilesRoa | 50:51 | - | Sep 21 | Dam tot Damloop |
10Kilometr | 31:29 | - | Jul 4 | Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race |
10Kilometr | 30:44 | - | Jun 7 | Mastercard New York Mini 10K - Women's Race |
10Kilometr | 31:16 | - | May 18 | Great Manchester Run |
Marathon | 2:17:41 | - | Apr 21 | Boston Marathon |
2024
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:24:49 | - | Nov 3 | TCS New York City Marathon, New York, NY - Elite Event |
Marathon | 2:23:10 | - | Aug 11 | The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris |
Marathon | 2:23:10 | - | Aug 10 | The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris |
Marathon | 2:22:37 | - | Apr 15 | Boston Marathon |
Semi | 1:06:07 | - | Jan 14 | Aramco Houston Half Marathon |
2023
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:27:23 | - | Nov 5 | TCS New York Marathon, New York, NY |
RoadRace | 35:13 | - | Aug 20 | Asics Falmouth Road Race, Falmouth High School, Falmouth, MA - Non-standard distance: 11,265m - 7 Miles |
10Kilometr | 31:37 | - | Aug 5 | TD Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race |
10Kilometr | 31:21 | - | Jun 25 | B.A.A. 10K, Boston, MA |
10Kilometr | 30:19 | - | Jun 10 | Mastercard New York Mini 10K |
5000m | 15:19.70 | - | May 24 | Kenya Defence Forces Championships |
Marathon | 2:21:38 | - | Apr 17 | B.A.A. Boston Marathon |
Semi | 1:07:21 | - | Mar 19 | United Airlines NYC Half |
Semi | 1:05:05 | - | Feb 18 | Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon |
2022
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:07:45 | - | Dec 18 | Bangsaen21 Half Marathon, Chon Buri |
Marathon | 2:25:49 | - | Nov 6 | TCS New York City Marathon, New York, NY |
Semi | 1:07:05 | - | Sep 11 | Great North Run, Newcastle upon Tyne |
10000m | 30:10.02 | - | Jul 16 | World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
10000m | 30:10.02 | - | Jul 15 | World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR |
10000m | 31:49.88 | - | Jun 24 | Kenyan Trials for World Championships and Commonwealth Games 2022, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi |
10Kilometr | 30:15 | - | May 22 | Great Manchester Run, Manchester |
10Kilometr | 30:44 | - | May 15 | TCS World 10K Bengaluru, Bengaluru |
5000m | 15:33.92 | - | Apr 20 | KDF Ch., Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi |
Semi | 1:04:48 | - | Mar 27 | N Kolay Istanbul Half Marathon |
Semi | 1:04:22 | - | Feb 19 | Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon |
CrossCount | 26:44 | - | Jan 22 | Northern Ireland International Cross Country, Dundoland, Belfast - XC 8.0km |
2021
15 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:07:42 | - | Sep 12 | Great North Run, Newcastle upon Tyne |
5Kilometre | 14:30 | - | Sep 9 | Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline |
5Kilometre | 14:30 | - | Sep 8 | Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline |
5000m | 14:26.23 | - | Sep 3 | Allianz Memorial Van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline |
3000m | 8:34.31 | - | Aug 21 | Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Split times |
2Miles | 9:14.55 | - | Aug 21 | Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Split times |
3000m | 8:34.31 | - | Aug 20 | Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Split times |
2Miles | 9:14.55 | - | Aug 20 | Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Split times |
10000m | 30:24.27 | - | Aug 8 | The XXXII Olympic Games |
5000m | 14:38.36 | - | Aug 8 | The XXXII Olympic Games |
5000m | 14:55.77 | - | Aug 8 | The XXXII Olympic Games |
10000m | 30:24.27 | - | Aug 7 | The XXXII Olympic Games |
5000m | 14:38.36 | - | Aug 2 | The XXXII Olympic Games |
5000m | 14:55.77 | - | Jul 30 | The XXXII Olympic Games |
5000m | 14:26.38 | - | Jul 1 | Oslo Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline |
Honours
Boston Marathon
Marathon
The XXXIII Olympic Games
Marathon
Boston Marathon
Marathon
TCS New York Marathon
Marathon
B.A.A. Boston Marathon
Marathon
World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022
10,000 Metres
TCS New York City Marathon
Marathon
Oslo Bislett Games
5000 Metres
The XXXII Olympic Games
10,000 Metres
The XXXII Olympic Games
5000 Metres
Herculis
5000 Metres
Diamond League Meeting
3000 Metres
Müller Anniversary Games
5000 Metres
43rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships
Cross Country Senior Race
IAAF World Championships in Athletics
5000 Metres
IAAF Diamond League
3000 Metres
IAAF World Championships in Athletics
10,000 Metres
Weltklasse Zürich
5000 Metres
IAAF Continental Cup
3000 Metres
Kenyan Championships
5000 Metres
IAAF World Indoor Championships
3000 Metres Short Track
Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat
5000 Metres
Weltklasse Zürich
5000 Metres
Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
5000 Metres
Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
5000 Metres
Roma Golden Gala - Pietro Mennea
5000 Metres
Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
5000 Metres
Monaco Herculis
3000 Metres
London Müller Anniversary Games
Mile
Shanghai IAAF Diamond League
5000 Metres
IAAF World Championships in Athletics
5000 Metres
Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
5000 Metres
Eugene Prefontaine Classic
5000 Metres
Monaco Herculis
3000 Metres
The XXXI Olympic Games
5000 Metres
Eugene Prefontaine Classic
1500 Metres
Glasgow Commonwealth Games
1500 Metres
Kenyan Championships
1500 Metres
Marrakesh African Championships
1500 Metres
IAAF Continental Cup
1500 Metres
IAAF World Relays
4x1500 Metres Relay
IAAF World Indoor Championships
3000 Metres Short Track
Glasgow Commonwealth Games
1500 Metres
Marrakesh African Championships
1500 Metres
Doha IAAF Diamond League
3000 Metres
Eugene Prefontaine Classic
1500 Metres
Kenyan Championships
1500 Metres
IAAF World Championships
1500 Metres
The XXX Olympic Games
1500 Metres
Kenyan Championships
1500 Metres
IAAF World Indoor Championships
3000 Metres Short Track
Kenyan Championships
1500 Metres
Frequently asked questions
What is Hellen Obiri's Half Marathon personal best?
Hellen Obiri's Half Marathon personal best is 1:04:22, set on Feb 19, 2022 in Ras Al Khaimah (UAE), #11 on the all-time list.
Which events does Hellen Obiri compete in?
Hellen Obiri competes in the Half Marathon and 5000 m.
How did Hellen Obiri perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 1:06:33, set on Mar 15, 2026 in New York, NY (USA). Last competition: Mastercard New York Mini 10K - Women's Race on Jun 6, 2026, 31:10.
How many medals has Hellen Obiri won?
Hellen Obiri has won 3 Olympic Games medals and 4 World Championships medals.