James Kibet

James Kibet

UgandaUganda
Born
Jun 5, 1986 (40 years old)
Events
Half Marathon · 20 Kilometres Road

James Kibet is a Uganda long-distance runner, born on June 5, 1986. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 13:49.2h in the 5000m, 28:58.70 in the 10000m, 1:02:07 in the Semi, 2:18:03 in the Marathon and 29:39 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Uganda.

Personal best · Half Marathon1:02:07
2019 season best1:09:18Nov 24, 2019
2019 season best
Personal best · 20 Kilometres Road59:40

As of Nov 6, 2026: Half Marathon 1:02:07, 20 Kilometres Road 59:40, 2019 season best 1:09:18 (Nov 24, 2019) · 40 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mNairobi 2014Uganda 5000 m all-time list13:49.2h1,036 pts–
10000mKampala 2008Uganda 10 000 m all-time list28:58.701,044 pts–
SemiUdine 2007Uganda Half Marathon all-time list1:02:071,103 pts–
MarathonLucca 2010Uganda Marathon all-time list2:18:03990 pts–
10KilometrLomme 201029:39–
20KilometrDebrecen 200659:40–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
201910000m 30:07.49–Jul 26, 2019Ugandan Championships
2019Semi 1:09:18–Nov 24, 2019–
2018Semi 1:05:21–Nov 4, 2018Half Marathon
2017Semi 1:06:18–Nov 19, 2017–
20145000m 13:49.2h–Jun 5, 2014Nairobi (KEN)
201410Kilometr 31:51–Jul 26, 2014Castelbuono (ITA)
2014Semi 1:03:27–Oct 19, 2014Niort (FRA)
201420Kilometr 1:03:44–Oct 26, 2014Cassis (FRA)
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James Kibet's Half Marathon personal best is 1:02:07, set on Oct 14, 2007 in Udine (ITA).

James Kibet competes in the Half Marathon and 20 Kilometres Road.

2019 season best: 1:09:18, set on Nov 24, 2019.