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Job Kinyor

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Job Kinyor

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Birth dateMay 8, 1990
BirthplaceKenya, Kenya
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Job Koech Kinyor (born 2 September 1990) is a Kenyan middle-distance runner who competes in the 800 metres.

His personal best for the distance is 1:43.76 minutes. He was a bronze medallist at the 2011 and 2015 All-Africa Games, and he was part of the gold medal-winning team in the 4×800 metres relay at the 2014 IAAF World Relays.

He is the son of former Olympic hurdler Barnabas Kinyor and has two children. Their athletic achievements reflect years of dedicated training and competition at the highest levels.

Key facts
800 m
1:43.76
#141 all-time
1000 Metres
2:17.53
2023 season best
1:58.06
Jun 7, 2023 · Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
2023 season best
Last competition
Kenya Police Championships
Jun 7, 2023 · 1:58.06
Kenya Police Championships
Age
36 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 800 m 1:43.76 (#141 all-time), 1000 Metres 2:17.53, 2023 season best 1:58.06 (Jun 7, 2023, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: Kenya Police Championships, Jun 7, 2023, 1:58.06 · 36 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:43.76
#141 all-time
3:39.0HT
2:17.53
7:08.40

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2023
800m
1:58.06-Jun 7, 2023
↓
Kenya Police Championships
2018
800m
1:45.84-Jun 27, 2018
↓
Meeting Stanislas Nancy, Stade Raymond Petit, Tomblaine
2017
800m
1:45.15-Jul 14, 2017
↓
Moratalaz, Madrid (ESP)
2016
800m
1:46.9h-Jun 30, 2016
↓
Eldoret (KEN)
2016
1500m
3:39.0h-Apr 16, 2016
↑
Eldoret (KEN)
2015
800m
1:43.92-Jun 4, 2015
↓
Roma Golden Gala - Pietro Mennea, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Diamond Discipline
2015
1500m
3:46.8h-Apr 18, 2015
↑
Nakuru (KEN)
2014
800m
1:44.55-Sep 7, 2014
↓
Stadio Guidobaldi, Rieti (ITA)
2014
4x800Metre
7:08.40-May 24, 2014-IAAF World Relays
2013
800m
1:44.24-May 10, 2013
↓
Doha IAAF Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline
2013
1000m
2:18.70-Aug 26, 2013
↓
Linz (AUT)
2013
1500m
3:48.9h-Apr 27, 2013
↑
Mumias (KEN)
2012
800m
1:43.76-May 11, 2012
↓
Doha IAAF Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline
2011
800m
1:45.07-Jul 16, 2011
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2011
1000m
2:18.87-Jun 5, 2011
↓
Rabat (MAR)
2010
800m
1:45.86-Sep 1, 2010
↓
Sports Park Mladost, Zagreb (CRO)
2010
1000m
2:17.53-Aug 22, 2010
↓
Dubnica nad Váhom (SVK)
2008
800m
1:47.00-Jul 28, 2008
↓
Karlstad (SWE)

2023

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:58.06-Jun 7Kenya Police Championships

2018

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:48.33-Jul 2Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, Bregyó Athletic Center, Székesfehérvár
800m
1:45.84-Jun 27Meeting Stanislas Nancy, Stade Raymond Petit, Tomblaine
800m
1:46.91-Jun 22Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
800m
1:46.91-Jun 21Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
800m
1:48.57-Jun 21Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
800m
1:50.31-Feb 17Nairobi Kenya Commonwealth Games Trials, Nairobi

2017

18 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.18-Aug 29Rovereto Palio Città della Quercia, Rovereto
800m
1:45.91-Aug 24Cles Meeting Melinda, Cles
800m
1:47.69-Aug 16Sopot Janusz Sidło Memorial, Sopot
800m
1:45.17-Jul 18Bellinzona Galà dei Castelli, Bellinzona
800m
1:45.15-Jul 14Madrid Meeting 2017, Moratalaz, Madrid
800m
1:47.23-Jul 11Luzern Spitzen Leichtathletik, Luzern
800m
1:45.40-Jul 7Nembro Meeting Citta di Nembro, Nembro
800m
1:45.26-Jul 4Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, Bregyó Athletic Center, Székesfehérvár
800m
1:45.50-Jul 1Meeting de Paris, Stade Charléty, Paris - Diamond Discipline
800m
1:45.85-Jun 28Meeting Stanislas Nancy, Stade Raymond Petit, Tomblaine
800m
1:45.66-Jun 24Nairobi Kenya World Championship Trials, Nairobi
800m
1:46.3HT-Jun 23Nairobi Kenya World Championship Trials, Nairobi
800m
1:49.73-Jun 8Roma Golden Gala - Pietro Mennea, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Diamond Discipline
800m
1:45.78-Jun 4Gavardo Memorial Max Corso, Gavardo
800m
1:45.34-Jun 2Andújar Meeting Internacional, Andújar
800m
1:45.2HT-May 18Nairobi Kenya Police Ch., Nairobi
800m
1:48.4HT-May 17Nairobi Kenya Police Ch., Nairobi
800m
1:45.9HT-Apr 1Nairobi AK Trials for World Relays, Nairobi

2016

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.9HT-Jun 30Eldoret Kenyan Olympic Trials, Eldoret
800m
1:47.96-May 18Beijing IAAF World Challenge, National Stadium, Beijing
800m
1:48.85-May 14Shanghai Golden Grand Prix, Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai - Diamond Discipline
1500m
3:39.0HT-Apr 16Eldoret
1500m
3:48.6HT-Apr 15Eldoret
1500m
3:44.5HT-Apr 14Eldoret
800m
1:48.3HT-Mar 19Nakuru
800m
1:49.4HT-Mar 19Nakuru
800m
1:52.1HT-Mar 18Nakuru
1500m
3:42.2HT-Feb 27Mumias
1500m
3:50.4HT-Feb 26Mumias

2015

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:50.79-Sep 16Brazzaville All-Africa Games, Brazzaville
800m
1:49.38-Sep 14Brazzaville All-Africa Games, Brazzaville
800m
1:49.13-Sep 6Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
800m
1:46.00-Sep 3Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline
800m
1:45.00-Aug 1Nairobi Kenyan World Championship Trials, Nairobi
800m
1:44.6HT-Jul 31Nairobi Kenyan World Championship Trials, Nairobi
800m
1:44.09-Jul 11Madrid Meeting 2015, Moratalaz, Madrid
800m
1:45.53-Jul 9Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Diamond Discipline
800m
1:47.49-Jun 7Birmingham British Athletics Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Promotional Events
800m
1:43.92-Jun 4Roma Golden Gala - Pietro Mennea, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Diamond Discipline
800m
1:45.87-May 30Eugene Prefontaine Classic
800m
1:45.12-May 15Doha IAAF Diamond League, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline
1500m
3:46.8HT-Apr 18Nakuru
1500m
3:49.0HT-Apr 17Nakuru
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Honours

🥉

Brazzaville All-Africa Games

800 Metres

2015
🥇

IAAF World Relays

4x800 Metres Relay

2014
🥇

Kenyan Championships

800 Metres

2013
🥉

Maputo All-Africa Games

800 Metres

2011
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Job Kinyor's 800 m personal best?

Job Kinyor's 800 m personal best is 1:43.76, set on May 11, 2012 in Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha (QAT), #141 on the all-time list.

Which events does Job Kinyor compete in?

Job Kinyor competes in the 800 m and 1000 Metres.

How did Job Kinyor perform in 2023?

2023 season best: 1:58.06, set on Jun 7, 2023 in Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN). Last competition: Kenya Police Championships on Jun 7, 2023, 1:58.06.