James Kangogo

James Kangogo

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Nov 22, 1985 (40 years old)
Events
1500 m · 3000 m

James Kangogo is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on November 22, 1985. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:51.57 in the 800m, 3:35.25 in the 1500m, 7:44.61 in the 3000m, 14:15.01 in the 5000m and 1:06:35 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 1500 m3:35.25
#561 all-time
2026 season best2:16:03Oct 25, 2026 · Nairobi
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 m7:44.61
Last competitionStandard Chartered Nairobi MarathonOct 25, 2026 · 2:16:03
Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon

As of Nov 4, 2026: 1500 m 3:35.25 (#561 all-time), 3000 m 7:44.61, 2026 season best 2:16:03 (Oct 25, 2026, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, Oct 25, 2026, 2:16:03 · 40 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mRiga 20111:51.57982 pts–
1500mDessau 20123:35.251,172 pts#561
3000mRehlingen 20127:44.611,148 pts–
5000mBonneuil-sur-Marne 201314:15.01951 pts–
SemiTroyes 20141:06:35936 pts–
MarathonDanzhou 20102:15:001,042 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Marathon 2:16:03–Oct 25, 2026Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon
2017Semi 1:09:07–Mar 19, 2017–
201510Kilometr 29:43–Oct 25, 2015Cholet (FRA)
201410Kilometr 29:57–May 18, 2014Pantin (FRA)
2014Semi 1:06:35–May 11, 2014Troyes (FRA)
2014Marathon 2:18:33–Dec 7, 2014Macao (MAC)
2013800m-short-track 1:52.80–Feb 9, 2013–
2013800MetresS Indoor1:52.80–Feb 9, 2013Ludwigshafen (GER) (i)
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James Kangogo's 1500 m personal best is 3:35.25, set on May 25, 2012 in Dessau (GER), #561 on the all-time list.

James Kangogo competes in the 1500 m and 3000 m.

2026 season best: 2:16:03, set on Oct 25, 2026 in Nairobi (KEN). Last competition: Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon on Oct 25, 2026, 2:16:03.