Hillary Bor

Born
Nov 22, 1989 (36 years old)
Birthplace
Eldoret, Kenya
Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 3000 m steeplechase

Hillary Bor is a Kenyan-born American track and field athlete born on November 22, 1989, in Eldoret, Kenya. He specializes in the 3000 metres steeplechase and has represented the United States in international competition.

Bor qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympics by finishing second in the 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2016 United States Olympic Trials. His transition from Kenya to representing the United States has added depth to America's steeplechase program.

His Kenyan roots in Eldoret, known as a hotbed of distance running talent, combined with his development in the American system, have made him a formidable competitor in one of athletics' most demanding events.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track13:10.98
2026 season best29:00Jun 21, 2026 · Boston, MA
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:08.41
Last competitionASICS Falmouth Road RaceAug 16, 2026 · 32:01

As of Oct 27, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 13:10.98, 3000 m steeplechase 8:08.41 (#75 all-time), 2026 season best 29:00 (Jun 21, 2026, Boston, MA (USA)) · Last competition: ASICS Falmouth Road Race, Aug 16, 2026, 32:01 · 36 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800m20101:53.41931 pts––
800mIndoorIA 20101:53.41983 pts––
1500mAR 20083:44.301,050 pts––
MileIndoorIA 20094:03.861,081 pts––
Mile20094:03.861,028 pts––
3000m20177:55.491,083 pts––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610Kilometr 29:00–Jun 21, 2026B.A.A. 10K
2026RoadRace 32:01–Aug 16, 2026ASICS Falmouth Road Race
202615Kilometr 43:41–Jul 12, 2026Boilermaker Road Race
2026Semi 1:00:04–Jan 11, 2026Aramco Houston Half Marathon
2026Marathon 2:08:40–Apr 12, 2026NN Marathon Rotterdam
202510Kilometr 29:28–May 26, 2025BOLDERBoulder
202510MilesRoa 45:30–Apr 6, 2025USA 10 Mile Road Running Championships
202520Kilometr 56:32–Sep 1, 2025USA 20 km Road Running Championships
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FAQ

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Hillary Bor's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 13:10.98, set on Feb 12, 2022.

Hillary Bor competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 3000 m steeplechase.

2026 season best: 29:00, set on Jun 21, 2026 in Boston, MA (USA). Last competition: ASICS Falmouth Road Race on Aug 16, 2026, 32:01.