Jairus Kipchoge Birech

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Jairus Kipchoge Birech

KenyaKenya
Born
Dec 14, 1992 (33 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 3000 m

Jairus Kipchoge Birech is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on December 14, 1992. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:48.0h in the 1500m, 7:41.83 in the 3000m, 13:38.4h in the 5000m, 28:35.7h in the 10000m and 1:00:33 in the Semi. He has earned 15 gold and 3 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase7:58.41
#12 all-time
2020 season best28:43Jan 26, 2020 · Chon Buri
2020 season best
Personal best · 3000 m7:41.83
Last competitionXXXIV Medio Maratón Internacional Guadalajara ElectrolitFeb 16, 2020 · 1:05:45
XXXIV Medio Maratón Internacional Guadalajara Electrolit

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 7:58.41 (#12 all-time), 3000 m 7:41.83, 2020 season best 28:43 (Jan 26, 2020, Chon Buri (THA)) · Last competition: XXXIV Medio Maratón Internacional Guadalajara Electrolit, Feb 16, 2020, 1:05:45 · 33 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mEldoret 2016Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:48.0h1,002 pts–
3000mDoha 2013Kenya 3000 m all-time list7:41.831,166 pts–
5000mNakuru 2015Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:38.4h1,073 pts–
10000mEldoret 2016Kenya 10 000 m all-time list28:35.7h1,078 pts–
SemiMilano 2019Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:00:331,164 pts#567
3000mStBruxelles 2014Kenya 3000 m steeplechase all-time list7:58.411,266 pts#12

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202010Kilometr 28:43–Jan 26, 2020Bangsaen10
2020Semi 1:05:45–Feb 16, 2020XXXIV Medio Maratón Internacional Guadalajara Electrolit
201910Kilometr 27:52–Apr 20, 2019Crescent City Classic, New Orleans, LA
2019Semi 1:00:33–Mar 24, 2019Stramilano, Milano
20183000m 7:50.67–May 19, 2018Cambridge, MA (USA)
20183000mSt 8:18.76–May 26, 2018Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Promotional Events
201810Kilometr 28:24–Dec 31, 2018Bolzano BOclassic, Bolzano
2018Semi 1:04:10–Jul 14, 2018Kabarak (KEN)

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FAQ

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Jairus Kipchoge Birech's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 7:58.41, set on Sep 5, 2014 in Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles (BEL), #12 on the all-time list.

Jairus Kipchoge Birech competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 m.

2020 season best: 28:43, set on Jan 26, 2020 in Chon Buri (THA). Last competition: XXXIV Medio Maratón Internacional Guadalajara Electrolit on Feb 16, 2020, 1:05:45.