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Joel Kiplimo Kemboi

Joel Kiplimo Kemboi

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Birth dateJun 5, 1983
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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.

Key facts
Marathon
2:08:11
3000 m steeplechase
8:36.52
2015 season best
2:08:11
Oct 11, 2015 · Gongju (KOR)
Age
43 years old

As of Sep 20, 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

PB

Personal bests

3:50.24
3000m
7:55.63
13:44.15
29:37.6HT
1:02:22
8:36.52
15Kilometr
46:53
10Kilometr
29:14
10MilesRoa
48:09

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2015
Semi
1:07:00-Apr 25, 2015
Lanling (CHN)
2015
Marathon
2:08:11-Oct 11, 2015
Gongju (KOR)
2014
Marathon
2:21:32-Dec 13, 2014
Manila (PHI)
2013
Marathon
2:20:02-Mar 17, 2013
Taipei City (TPE)
2012
Marathon
2:16:17-Mar 18, 2012
Taipei City (TPE)
2011
Semi
1:02:22-Jan 30, 2011
Barcelona (ESP)
2011
Marathon
2:17:39-Sep 18, 2011
Sydney (AUS)
2010
Marathon
2:18:41-Nov 21, 2010
Bangkok (THA)
2009
Marathon
2:13:32-Jan 5, 2009
Khon Kaen (THA)
2008
Marathon
2:11:54-Oct 5, 2008
Köln (GER)
2007
Marathon
2:20:17-Dec 2, 2007
Macao (MAC)
2006
10000m
29:37.6h-Jan 7, 2006-Nairobi (KEN)
2005
3000m
7:57.39-Aug 20, 2005
Tessenderlo (BEL)
2005
3000mSt
9:07.31-Sep 2, 2005
Königs Wusterhausen (GER)
2005
5000m
13:44.15-Jul 30, 2005
Ninove (BEL)
2005
10Kilometr
29:57-Sep 4, 2005
Hamburg (GER)
2005
10MilesRoa
48:09-Aug 20, 2005-Schortens (GER)
2004
3000m
8:12.56-May 29, 2004
Forbach (FRA)
2004
10Kilometr
29:18-May 23, 2004
Rostock (GER)
2004
Semi
1:05:35-Jun 27, 2004
Trier (GER)
2003
3000m
7:57.53-Jul 16, 2003
Reims (FRA)
2003
3000mSt
8:48.65-Jul 26, 2003
Namur (BEL)
2003
5000m
13:56.42-Jul 27, 2003
Ninove (BEL)
2003
10Kilometr
29:19-Mar 23, 2003
Dresden (GER)
2002
1500m
3:50.24-May 29, 2002-Dessau (GER)
2002
3000m
7:55.63-Jul 20, 2002
Cuxhaven (GER)
2002
3000mSt
8:36.52-Jun 1, 2002
Cottbus (GER)
2002
10Kilometr
29:14-Jun 8, 2002
Neuss (GER)
2002
15Kilometr
46:53-Jan 12, 2002-Eldoret (KEN)

2015

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:27:34-Dec 20Taipei FUBON Marathon, Taipei City
Marathon
2:08:11-Oct 11Gongju Dong-A Marathon, Gongju
Semi
1:07:00-Apr 25Half Marathon, Lanling

2014

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:22:42-Dec 21Taipei FUBON Marathon, Taipei City
Marathon
2:21:32-Dec 13Manila MILO Marathon, Manila
Marathon
2:25:27-Feb 23Taipei Standard Chartered Marathon, Taipei City

2013

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:20:02-Mar 17Taipei Expressway Marathon, Taipei City
Marathon
2:23:06-Jan 27Khon Kaen Marathon, Khon Kaen

2012

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:20:00-Dec 16Taipei FUBON International Marathon, Taipei City
Marathon
2:18:34-Sep 16Sydney Blackmores Marathon, Sydney
Marathon
2:16:45-May 26Tianjin Marathon, Tianjin
Marathon
2:16:17-Mar 18Taipei Expressway Marathon, Taipei City
Marathon
2:19:49-Feb 5Hong Kong Standard Chartered Marathon, Hong Kong

2011

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:17:39-Sep 18Sydney Blackmores Marathon, Sydney
Marathon
2:21:01-Aug 28Perth City to Surf Marathon, Perth
Marathon
2:18:08-Feb 20Hong Kong Standard Chartered Marathon, Hong Kong
Semi
1:02:22-Jan 30Half Marathon, Barcelona

2010

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:18:41-Nov 21Bangkok Standard Chartered Marathon, Bangkok
Marathon
2:19:47-Sep 26Camarines Sur Marathon, Camarines Sur
Marathon
2:19:48-Jun 27St. Petersburg White Nights Marathon, St. Petersburg
Marathon
2:19:58-Apr 18Dalian International Marathon, Dalian
Marathon
2:19:52-Jan 24Khon Kaen Marathon, Khon Kaen

2009

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:24:04-Oct 4Köln Marathon, Köln
Marathon
2:24:04-Jun 28Kuala Lumpur Marathon, Kuala Lumpur
Marathon
2:13:32-Jan 5Khon Kaen Marathon, Khon Kaen

2008

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:11:54-Oct 5Köln Marathon, Köln
Marathon
2:17:05-Jul 6Brisbane Gold Coast Marathon, Brisbane
Marathon
2:13:50-Mar 30Monte Carlo Marathon, Monaco

2007

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:20:17-Dec 2Macao International Marathon, Macao
Marathon
2:25:34-Nov 18Bangkok Standard Chartered Marathon, Bangkok
Marathon
2:22:19-Mar 18Kuala Lumpur Marathon, Kuala Lumpur
Marathon
2:21:36-Jan 28Khon Kaen International Marathon, Khon Kaen

2006

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
29:37.6HT-Jan 7Nairobi KAA Meeting, Nairobi

2005

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
29:57-Sep 4Hamburg Asterlauf 10km, Hamburg
3000mSt
9:07.31-Sep 2Königs Wusterhausen Stadionfest, Königs Wusterhausen
5000m
14:06.44-Aug 27Merksem Internationaal Antwerps GALA, Merksem
3000m
7:57.39-Aug 20Tessenderlo Internationale GETAX Meeting, Tessenderlo
10MilesRoa
48:09-Aug 20Internationaler Schortenser Jever Fun Lauf, Schortens
5000m
13:44.15-Jul 30Ninove Memorial Geert Rasschaert, Ninove
3000m
8:19.97-Jul 20Gent Nacht van de Gentse Feesten, Gent
3000m
8:10.32-Jul 16Kortrijk Guldensporenmeeting-Flanders Cup, Kortrijk
3000m
8:07.26-Jul 2Oordegem Memorial Léon Buyle, Oordegem

2004

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:05:35-Jun 27Trier Half Marathon, Trier
3000m
8:12.56-May 29Forbach International Meeting, Forbach
10Kilometr
29:18-May 23Rostock Citylauf, Rostock
10Kilometr
29:20-May 8Kassel Citylauf, Kassel

2003

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:56.43-Oct 29Hyderabad Afro-Asian Games, Hyderabad
10Kilometr
29:53-Aug 31Hamburg Alsterlauf, Hamburg
3000m
8:09.88-Aug 6Königs-Wusterhausen Stadionfest, Königs Wusterhausen
5000m
13:56.42-Jul 27Ninove Geert Rasschaert Memorial, Ninove
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Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Joel Kiplimo Kemboi's Marathon personal best?

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.

Which events does Joel Kiplimo Kemboi compete in?

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

How did Joel Kiplimo Kemboi perform in 2015?

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