Jacob KIRWA

KenyaKenya
Born
Jan 1, 1976 (50 years old)
Events
Marathon · 5000 m

Jacob KIRWA is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on January 1, 1976. He competes primarily in the 800m, 800m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:52.72 in the 800m, 1:53.00 in the 800m, 8:35.95 in the 3000m, 13:53.89 in the 5000m and 1:06:28 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · Marathon2:14:54
2011 season best1:08:47Sep 18, 2011
2011 season best
Personal best · 5000 m13:53.89

As of Nov 13, 2026: Marathon 2:14:54, 5000 m 13:53.89, 2011 season best 1:08:47 (Sep 18, 2011) · 50 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mIndoorNM 20101:52.721,003 pts–
800m2009Kenya 800 m all-time list1:53.00943 pts–
3000mIndoorNM 20098:35.95874 pts–
5000mCA 2010Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:53.891,021 pts–
SemiCA 2001Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:06:28941 pts–
MarathonRI 1999Kenya Marathon all-time list2:14:541,044 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2011Semi 1:08:47–Sep 18, 2011–
2010800m-short-track 1:52.72–Jan 23, 2010–
20105000m 13:53.89–Apr 16, 2010–
2009800m 1:53.00–May 2, 2009–
20093000m-short-track 8:35.95–Jan 31, 2009–
20095000m 14:05.30–May 29, 2009–
2007800m 1:57.90–Feb 3, 2007–
2004Marathon 2:23:08–Oct 24, 2004–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Jacob KIRWA's Marathon personal best is 2:14:54, set on Nov 14, 1999 in Providence, RI (USA).

Jacob KIRWA competes in the Marathon and 5000 m.

2011 season best: 1:08:47, set on Sep 18, 2011.