Irene Kimaiyo

Irene Kimaiyo

KenyaKenya
Born
Jan 25, 1983 (43 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 5000 m

Irene Kimaiyo is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on January 25, 1983. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and Mile.

Her personal bests include 4:23.22 in the 1500m, 4:41.46 in the Mile, 4:49.78 in the Mile, 9:12.75 in the 3000m and 9:18.21 in the 3000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase9:50.55
#550 all-time
2010 season best4:41.46Jan 9, 2010
2010 season best
Personal best · 5000 m15:43.50

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:50.55 (#550 all-time), 5000 m 15:43.50, 2010 season best 4:41.46 (Jan 9, 2010) · 43 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mIA 2007Kenya 1500 m all-time list4:23.221,026 pts–
MileIndoorVA 20104:41.461,067 pts–
Mile2007Kenya Mile all-time list4:49.78981 pts–
3000mIndoorWA 20079:12.751,085 pts–
3000m2007Kenya 3000 m all-time list9:18.211,046 pts–
5000mCA 2008Kenya 5000 m all-time list15:43.501,081 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2010mile-short-track 4:41.46–Jan 9, 2010–
2010Mile Indoor4:41.46–Jan 9, 2010Fairfax, VA (USA) (i)
2010mile-short-track Indoor4:41.46–Jan 9, 2010Fairfax, VA (USA) (i)
20103000m-short-track Indoor9:19.76–Jan 30, 2010Fairfax, VA (USA) (i)
20103000m Indoor9:19.76–Jan 30, 2010Fairfax, VA (USA) (i)
20103000m-short-track 9:19.76–Jan 30, 2010–
201012Kilometr 41:27–May 2, 2010Spokane, WA (USA)
20093000m-short-track Indoor9:14.00–Feb 27, 2009New York, NY (USA) (i)
FAQ

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Irene Kimaiyo's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:50.55, set on May 16, 2009 in Carson, CA (USA), #550 on the all-time list.

Irene Kimaiyo competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 5000 m.

2010 season best: 4:41.46, set on Jan 9, 2010.