Joel Kiplimo Kemboi

Joel Kiplimo Kemboi

KenyaKenya
Born
Jun 5, 1983 (43 years old)
Events
Marathon · 3000 m steeplechase

Joel Kiplimo Kemboi is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on June 5, 1983. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:50.24 in the 1500m, 7:55.63 in the 3000m, 13:44.15 in the 5000m, 29:37.6h in the 10000m and 1:02:22 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · Marathon2:08:11
#801 all-time
2015 season best2:08:11Oct 11, 2015 · Gongju
2015 season best
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:36.52

As of Nov 13, 2026: Marathon 2:08:11 (#801 all-time), 3000 m steeplechase 8:36.52, 2015 season best 2:08:11 (Oct 11, 2015, Gongju (KOR)) · 43 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mDessau 2002Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:50.24974 pts–
3000mCuxhaven 2002Kenya 3000 m all-time list7:55.631,082 pts–
5000mNinove 2005Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:44.151,054 pts–
10000mNairobi 2006Kenya 10 000 m all-time list29:37.6h987 pts–
SemiBarcelona 2011Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:02:221,093 pts–
MarathonGongju 2015Kenya Marathon all-time list2:08:111,164 pts#801

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2015Semi 1:07:00–Apr 25, 2015Lanling (CHN)
2015Marathon 2:08:11–Oct 11, 2015Gongju (KOR)
2014Marathon 2:21:32–Dec 13, 2014Manila (PHI)
2013Marathon 2:20:02–Mar 17, 2013Taipei City (TPE)
2012Marathon 2:16:17–Mar 18, 2012Taipei City (TPE)
2011Semi 1:02:22–Jan 30, 2011Barcelona (ESP)
2011Marathon 2:17:39–Sep 18, 2011Sydney (AUS)
2010Marathon 2:18:41–Nov 21, 2010Bangkok (THA)
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Joel Kiplimo Kemboi's Marathon personal best is 2:08:11, set on Oct 11, 2015 in Gongju (KOR), #801 on the all-time list.

Joel Kiplimo Kemboi competes in the Marathon and 3000 m steeplechase.

2015 season best: 2:08:11, set on Oct 11, 2015 in Gongju (KOR).