James Kibet
KenyaActive- Born
- Nov 10, 1988 (37 years old)
- Events
- 5000 m · 3000 m
James Kibet is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on November 10, 1988. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 3:48.5h in the 1500m, 7:43.13 in the 3000m, 13:11.88 in the 5000m, 28:23.21 in the 10000m and 1:03:56 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
Personal best · 5000 m13:11.88
2026 season best31:38.83May 27, 2026 · Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi
Personal best · 3000 m7:43.13
Last competitionAthletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 27, 2026 · 31:38.83
As of Oct 28, 2026: 5000 m 13:11.88 (#461 all-time), 3000 m 7:43.13, 2026 season best 31:38.83 (May 27, 2026, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships, May 27, 2026, 31:38.83 · 37 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10000m | 31:38.83 | – | May 27, 2026 | Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships |
| 2019 | 5000m | 13:25.69 | – | Jul 20, 2019 | Meeting Internazionale su Pista Regione FVG, Brugnera |
| 2019 | 10000m | 28:23.21 | – | Apr 26, 2019 | Milano (ITA) |
| 2019 | 10Kilometr | 28:58 | – | Apr 22, 2019 | Giro Media Blenio |
| 2019 | 15Kilometr | 45:46 | – | Mar 16, 2019 | Kerzerslauf 15 km |
| 2019 | Semi | 1:03:56 | – | Oct 6, 2019 | T-Fast 21k (Torino Half Marathon) |
| 2018 | 3000m | 7:43.13 | – | Jul 18, 2018 | Bellinzona (SUI) |
| 2018 | 5000m | 13:32.02 | – | Feb 17, 2018 | Nairobi (KEN) |