Isaac Yego

Isaac Yego

Born
Apr 18, 1989 (37 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 10 000 m

Isaac Yego is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on April 18, 1989. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 3:41.4h in the 1500m, 8:28.3h in the 3000m, 28:13.02 in the 10000m, 2:18:44 in the Marathon and 8:31.26 in the 3000mSt. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:31.26
2025 season best2:18:44May 11, 2025 · Leiden
Personal best · 10 000 m28:13.02
Last competitionLeiden Marathon, LeidenMay 11, 2025 · 2:18:44

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:31.26, 10 000 m 28:13.02, 2025 season best 2:18:44 (May 11, 2025, Leiden (NED)) · Last competition: Leiden Marathon, Leiden, May 11, 2025, 2:18:44 · 37 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mNairobi 2015Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:41.4h1,088 pts–
3000mKisii 2016Kenya 3000 m all-time list8:28.3h897 pts–
10000mBurjassot 2019Kenya 10 000 m all-time list28:13.021,112 pts–
MarathonLeiden 2025Kenya Marathon all-time list2:18:44978 pts–
15KilometrBilbao 201844:49–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2025Marathon 2:18:44–May 11, 2025Leiden Marathon, Leiden
20213000mSt 8:39.76–May 29, 2021Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
202010Kilometr 29:33–Jan 12, 202010K Valencia Ibercaja
20193000mSt 8:38.15–May 25, 2019IFAM Meeting
201910000m 28:13.02–Apr 13, 2019Burjassot (ESP)
201910Kilometr 29:08–Feb 24, 201910km Castellón BP, Castellón
20183000mSt 8:31.26–Jun 8, 2018Huelva Meeting Iberoamericano de Atletismo
201810Kilometr 29:57–Jun 10, 2018Albacete (ESP)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Isaac Yego's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:31.26, set on Jun 8, 2018 in Huelva (ESP).

Isaac Yego competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 10 000 m.

2025 season best: 2:18:44, set on May 11, 2025 in Leiden (NED). Last competition: Leiden Marathon, Leiden on May 11, 2025, 2:18:44.