Jackson Koech

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Jackson Koech

KenyaKenya
Born
Dec 26, 1978 (47 years old)
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

Jackson Koech is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on December 26, 1978. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:49.8h in the 1500m, 7:47.89 in the 3000m, 13:26.17 in the 5000m, 1:00:05 in the Semi and 2:08:02 in the Marathon. He has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · Marathon2:08:02
#754 all-time
2011 season best2:10:29Oct 16, 2011
2011 season best
Personal best · Half Marathon1:00:05

As of Oct 28, 2026: Marathon 2:08:02 (#754 all-time), Half Marathon 1:00:05, 2011 season best 2:10:29 (Oct 16, 2011) · 47 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mKakamega 19993:49.8h979 pts–
3000mXalapa 20017:47.891,128 pts–
5000mVictoria 200113:26.171,116 pts–
SemiSouth Shields 20031:00:051,183 pts–
MarathonRotterdam 20052:08:021,166 pts#754
15KilometrNijmegen 200043:30–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2011Marathon 2:10:29–Oct 16, 2011–
2009Semi 1:01:12–Sep 20, 2009South Shields (GBR)
2009Marathon 2:10:35–Oct 25, 2009Chuncheon (KOR)
2008Semi 1:03:28–Sep 6, 2008Lille (FRA)
2008Marathon 2:09:42–Oct 19, 2008Amsterdam (NED)
200710MilesRoa 48:11–Sep 23, 2007Amsterdam (NED)
2007Marathon 2:10:28–Apr 29, 2007Hamburg (GER)
200610MilesRoa 48:32–Sep 3, 2006Tilburg (NED)
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Jackson Koech's Marathon personal best is 2:08:02, set on Apr 10, 2005 in Rotterdam (NED), #754 on the all-time list.

Jackson Koech competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2011 season best: 2:10:29, set on Oct 16, 2011.