James Rotich

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James Rotich

KenyaKenya
Born
Dec 22, 1978 (47 years old)
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

James Rotich is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on December 22, 1978. He competes primarily in the 10000m, Semi and Marathon.

His personal bests include 29:21.8h in the 10000m, 1:01:48 in the Semi, 2:07:12 in the Marathon, 46:54 in the 15Kilometr and 28:28 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · Marathon2:07:12
#505 all-time
2014 season best1:08:58Sep 14, 2014 · Medellín
2014 season best
Personal best · Half Marathon1:01:48

As of Oct 28, 2026: Marathon 2:07:12 (#505 all-time), Half Marathon 1:01:48, 2014 season best 1:08:58 (Sep 14, 2014, Medellín (COL)) · 47 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
10000mEldoret 200429:21.8h1,010 pts–
SemiLille 20091:01:481,115 pts–
MarathonAmsterdam 20072:07:121,182 pts#505
15KilometrGirardot 200746:54–
10KilometrGroesbeek 200428:28–
10MilesRoaAmsterdam 200746:50–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2014Semi 1:08:58–Sep 14, 2014Medellín (COL)
2013Marathon 2:19:57–May 6, 2013Belfast (GBR)
201210Kilometr 31:19–Nov 25, 2012Medellín (COL)
201215Kilometr 46:55–Dec 2, 2012Tumaco (COL)
2012Semi 1:07:40–Sep 9, 2012Medellín (COL)
2012Marathon 2:16:42–Nov 11, 2012Beirut (LBN)
2011Semi 1:05:36–Sep 11, 2011Buenos Aires Half Marathon
2011Marathon 2:13:16–Nov 27, 2011Beirut (LBN)
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James Rotich's Marathon personal best is 2:07:12, set on Oct 21, 2007 in Amsterdam (NED), #505 on the all-time list.

James Rotich competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2014 season best: 1:08:58, set on Sep 14, 2014 in Medellín (COL).