Henry Lelei

Henry Lelei

KenyaKenya
Born
Dec 31, 1988 (37 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 3000 Metres Short Track

Henry Lelei is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on December 31, 1988. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:50.05 in the 800m, 3:44.59 in the 1500m, 4:04.65 in the Mile, 4:00.41 in the Mile and 7:47.91 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:23.16
#519 all-time
2019 season best14:27.88Mar 15, 2019 · Tucson, AZ
2019 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track7:55.80

As of Nov 7, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:23.16 (#519 all-time), 3000 Metres Short Track 7:55.80, 2019 season best 14:27.88 (Mar 15, 2019, Tucson, AZ (USA)) · 37 years old

NCAA all-time #17 in 3000 Metres Short TrackNCAA all-time #38 in 3000 m steeplechase

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mLA 2013Kenya 800 m all-time list1:50.051,025 pts–
1500mLA 2014Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:44.591,046 pts–
Mile2014Kenya Mile all-time list4:04.651,019 pts–
MileIndoorTX 20134:00.411,125 pts–
3000m2013Kenya 3000 m all-time list7:47.911,128 pts–
3000mIndoorIN 20137:47.911,152 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20195000m 14:27.88–Mar 15, 2019Tucson, AZ (USA)
2019Marathon 2:22:30–Jan 20, 2019Chevron Houston Marathon
201810Kilometr 29:47–Nov 22, 2018Dana Point, CA (USA)
2018Semi 1:06:15–Jan 14, 2018Houston Half Marathon
2017Semi 1:09:54–Oct 8, 2017–
201610Kilometr 31:12–Jun 26, 2016Boston, MA (USA)
201610MilesRoa 48:57–Apr 3, 2016Austin, TX (USA)
2016Semi 1:05:47–Jan 17, 2016Houston Half Marathon
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Henry Lelei's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:23.16, set on Jun 7, 2013 in Eugene, OR (USA), #519 on the all-time list.

Henry Lelei competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2019 season best: 14:27.88, set on Mar 15, 2019 in Tucson, AZ (USA).