Joan Kigen

Joan Kigen

KenyaKenya
Born
Apr 12, 1977 (49 years old)
Events
Marathon

Joan Kigen is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on April 12, 1977. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and Mile.

His personal bests include 4:35.61 in the 1500m, 4:56.88 in the Mile, 5:05.95 in the Mile, 9:57.53 in the 3000m and 17:53.77 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · Marathon2:30:33
2021 season best2:39:10Jun 6, 2021
2021 season best

As of Nov 13, 2026: Marathon 2:30:33, 2021 season best 2:39:10 (Jun 6, 2021) · 49 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mTX 2009Kenya 1500 m all-time list4:35.61487 pts–
MileIndoorTX 20094:56.88515 pts–
Mile2009Kenya Mile all-time list5:05.95417 pts–
3000mIndoorNE 20099:57.53489 pts–
5000mTX 2008Kenya 5000 m all-time list17:53.77373 pts–
MarathonRotterdam 2018Kenya Marathon all-time list2:30:33789 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2021Marathon 2:39:10–Jun 6, 2021–
20191500m 4:47.74–Jul 3, 2019Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
2019Marathon 2:32:32–Apr 7, 2019Generali Milano Marathon
2018Marathon 2:40:27–Dec 2, 2018Libreville Marathon de Gabon
2017Marathon 2:34:41–Apr 23, 2017Madrid (ESP)
2016Marathon 2:33:27–Oct 2, 2016Lyon (FRA)
2015Marathon 2:36:47–Oct 4, 2015Bournemouth (GBR)
2014Marathon 2:33:13–Oct 5, 2014Bournemouth (GBR)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Joan Kigen's Marathon personal best is 2:30:33, set on Apr 8, 2018 in Rotterdam (NED).

Joan Kigen competes in the Marathon.

2021 season best: 2:39:10, set on Jun 6, 2021.