Ilir Këllezi
AlbaniaActive- Born
- Jul 8, 1988 (38 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · Half Marathon
Ilir Këllezi is a Albania long-distance runner, born on July 8, 1988. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.
His personal bests include 9:27.12 in the 3000m, 16:22.53 in the 5000m, 33:29.09 in the 10000m, 1:12:08 in the Semi and 2:35:11 in the Marathon. He has earned 3 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Albania.
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase9:46.76
2025 season best1:18:53Apr 12, 2025 · Brussels-Leuven
Personal best · Half Marathon1:12:08
Last competition31st SPAR European Cross Country Championships, LagoaDec 14, 2025 · LAP
As of Oct 27, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:46.76, Half Marathon 1:12:08, 2025 season best 1:18:53 (Apr 12, 2025, Brussels-Leuven (BEL)) · Last competition: 31st SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Lagoa, Dec 14, 2025, LAP · 38 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Semi | 1:18:53 | – | Apr 12, 2025 | European Running Championships |
| 2023 | 5000m | 17:22.79 | – | Jun 22, 2023 | European Athletics Team Championships Third Division, Stadion Śląski, Chorzów |
| 2022 | CrossCount | 38:16 | – | Dec 11, 2022 | 28th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Piemonte-La Mandria Park |
| 2022 | Semi | 1:21:50 | – | Apr 10, 2022 | Balkan Half Marathon Championships, Tirana |
| 2022 | MountainRu | 1:34:33 | – | Jul 1, 2022 | European Athletics Off-Road Running Championships, El Paso |
| 2021 | 3000mSt | 9:46.76 | – | May 20, 2021 | Albanian Championships |
| 2021 | 5000m | 17:28.21 | – | Jun 19, 2021 | European Athletics Team Championships Third League, Tsirio Stadium, Limassol |
| 2021 | Marathon | 2:41:46 | – | Oct 17, 2021 | Tirana (ALB) |