James Kimeu

James Kimeu

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Dec 14, 2000 (25 years old)
Events
10 000 m · 5000 m

James Kimeu is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on December 14, 2000. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:45.63 in the 1500m, 8:23.91 in the 3000m, 13:19.92 in the 5000m and 27:21.13 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 10 000 m27:21.13
#230 all-time
2026 season best28:22.13Jul 8, 2026 · NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 m13:19.92
#913 all-time
Last competition27th Central Japan Corporate Athletics ChampionshipsOct 3, 2026 · 29:13.42
27th Central Japan Corporate Athletics Championships

As of Nov 4, 2026: 10 000 m 27:21.13 (#230 all-time), 5000 m 13:19.92 (#913 all-time), 2026 season best 28:22.13 (Jul 8, 2026, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)) · Last competition: 27th Central Japan Corporate Athletics Championships, Oct 3, 2026, 29:13.42 · 25 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mDjibouti 20183:45.631,033 pts––
3000mDjibouti 20198:23.91921 pts––
5000mChitose 202113:19.921,138 pts#913#444
10000mMachida 202227:21.131,193 pts#230#165

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m 13:40.42–May 4, 202637th Golden Games in Nobeoka
202610000m 28:22.13–Jul 8, 2026HOKUREN Distance Challenge in ABASHIRI
20255000m 14:03.67–Jun 14, 2025HOKUREN Distance Challenge 2025 in SHIBETSU
202510000m 27:49.48–Nov 22, 2025Hachioji Long Distance
20245000m 13:29.80–Apr 13, 202432nd Kanakuri Memorial Middle and Long Distance Invitational Meet, Egao Kenko Stadium, Kumamoto
202410000m 28:11.68–Jul 10, 2024Hokuren Distance Challenge - Abashiri
20235000m 13:25.79–Jul 1, 2023Hokuren Distance Challenge - Shibetsu
202310000m 27:43.67–Jul 5, 2023Hokuren Distance Challenge - Fukagawa
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James Kimeu's 10 000 m personal best is 27:21.13, set on Nov 26, 2022 in Gion Stadium, Machida (JPN), #230 on the all-time list.

James Kimeu competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 28:22.13, set on Jul 8, 2026 in NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN). Last competition: 27th Central Japan Corporate Athletics Championships on Oct 3, 2026, 29:13.42.