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James Kosgei Cheptuiyon

James Kosgei Cheptuiyon

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James Kosgei Cheptuiyon is a Kenya long-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 7:42.64 in the 3000m, 13:53.39 in the 5000m, 1:03:02 in the Semi, 8:13.66 in the 3000mSt and 5:34.72 in the 2000Metres. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:13.66
#177 all-time
3000 m
7:42.64
2010 season best
8:43.72
May 26, 2010 · Uberlandia (BRA)
2010 season best
Last competition
Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline
Jun 13, 2013 · DNF
Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline

As of Sep 19, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:13.66 (#177 all-time), 3000 m 7:42.64, 2010 season best 8:43.72 (May 26, 2010, Uberlandia (BRA)) · Last competition: Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline, Jun 13, 2013, DNF

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2010
2000Metres
5:34.72-Feb 14, 2010
↑
Gent (BEL) (i)
2010
3000m
7:54.40-May 19, 2010
↓
Belém (BRA)
2010
3000mSt
8:43.72-May 26, 2010
↑
Uberlandia (BRA)
2010
5000m
13:53.39-May 23, 2010
↑
Rio de Janeiro (BRA)
2010
5000m-short-track
14:14.75-Feb 3, 2010-Düsseldorf (GER) (i)
2009
3000mSt
8:40.85-May 1, 2009
↑
Baie Mahault (FRA)
2008
3000m
7:52.11-May 17, 2008
↓
Dakar (SEN)
2008
3000m-short-track
8:00.65-Feb 8, 2008-Düsseldorf (GER) (i)
2008
3000mSt
8:32.77-May 31, 2008
↑
Neerpelt (BEL)
2008
5000m
14:10.06-Jun 13, 2008
↑
Ankara (TUR)
2008
Semi
1:03:02-Oct 5, 2008-San José (USA)
2007
3000m
7:42.64-Jul 25, 2007
↓
Naimette-Xhovémont (BEL)
2007
3000mSt
8:13.66-Jul 28, 2007
↑
Heusden-Zolder (BEL)
2006
3000mSt
8:38.6h-Jan 7, 2006
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2005
3000mSt
8:34.1h-Dec 18, 2005
↑
Kakamega (KEN)
2003
3000mSt
9:12.5h-May 10, 2003
↑
Eldoret (KEN)
2001
2000Metres
5:55.2h-Jun 28, 2001
↑
Nakuru (KEN)

2013

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
DNF-Jun 13Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline

2010

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:43.72-May 26Uberlandia Grande Prêmio Caixa Sesi de Atletismo, Uberlandia
5000m
13:53.39-May 23Rio de Janeiro Grande Prêmio Rio Caixa de Atletismo, Rio de Janeiro
3000m
7:54.40-May 19Belém GP Caixa Governo do Pará, Belém
2000Metres
5:34.72-Feb 14Gent Toyota Indoor Flanders, Gent (i)
3000m
8:07.36-Feb 11Mustasaari Botnia Games, Mustasaari (i)
5000m-short-track
14:14.75-Feb 3Düsseldorf PSD Bank Meeting, Düsseldorf (i)

2009

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:04.73-Jul 13Athina Tsiklitiria, Olympic Stadium, Athina
3000mSt
8:40.85-May 1Baie Mahault Meeting International Guadeloupe, Baie Mahault

2008

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:03:02-Oct 5San José Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, San José
3000mSt
8:48.06-Jul 29Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco
3000mSt
8:51.54-Jun 14Ankara Turkish Club Championships, Ankara
5000m
14:10.06-Jun 13Ankara Turkish Club Championships, Ankara
3000mSt
8:32.77-May 31Neerpelt Nacht van de Euregio, Neerpelt
3000mSt
8:34.93-May 24Rehlingen Internationales Leichtathletiksportfest, Rehlingen
3000m
7:52.11-May 17Dakar IAAF Grand Prix Meeting, Dakar
3000m-short-track
8:14.76-Feb 24Gent KBC Indoor, Gent (i)
3000m-short-track
8:01.41-Feb 21Stockholm GE Galan, Stockholm (i)
3000m-short-track
8:00.65-Feb 8Düsseldorf PSD Bank Meeting, Düsseldorf (i)

2007

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:19.14-Sep 14Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles
3000mSt
8:13.66-Jul 28Heusden-Zolder KBC Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder
3000m
7:42.64-Jul 25Naimette-Xhovémont Meeting de la Province de Liége, Naimette-Xhovémont
3000mSt
9:06.3HT-Jun 9Eldoret Regional Championships, Eldoret

2006

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:38.6HT-Jan 7Nairobi KAA Meeting, Nairobi

2005

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:34.1HT-Dec 18Kakamega KAA Meeting, Kakamega

2003

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:12.5HT-May 10Eldoret AK Weekend Meeting, Eldoret

2001

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2000Metres
5:55.2HT-Jun 28Nakuru

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is James Kosgei Cheptuiyon's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

James Kosgei Cheptuiyon's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:13.66, set on Jul 28, 2007 in Heusden-Zolder (BEL), #177 on the all-time list.

Which events does James Kosgei Cheptuiyon compete in?

James Kosgei Cheptuiyon competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 m.

How did James Kosgei Cheptuiyon perform in 2010?

2010 season best: 8:43.72, set on May 26, 2010 in Uberlandia (BRA). Last competition: Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline on Jun 13, 2013, DNF.