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Joel Melly

Joel Melly

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Birth dateMar 11, 1984
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Joel Melly is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on March 11, 1984. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 8:00.03 in the 3000m, 13:56.1h= in the 5000m, 1:02:25 in the Semi, 2:09:57 in the Marathon and 5:38.32 in the 2000Metres. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
Marathon
2:09:57
Half Marathon
1:02:25
2024 season best
2:21:52
Apr 21, 2024 · Zheng-Kai (CHN)
2024 season best
Last competition
Haier Qingdao Marathon, Qingdao
Apr 21, 2024 · 2:21:52
Haier Qingdao Marathon, Qingdao
Age
42 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: Marathon 2:09:57, Half Marathon 1:02:25, 2024 season best 2:21:52 (Apr 21, 2024, Zheng-Kai (CHN)) · Last competition: Haier Qingdao Marathon, Qingdao, Apr 21, 2024, 2:21:52 · 42 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2024
Marathon
2:21:52-Apr 21, 2024
↓
Haier Qingdao Marathon, Qingdao
2023
10Kilometr
29:48-Jun 16, 2023
↓
Karlovački cener 10K powered by Karlovačko, Karlovac
2023
Semi
1:03:23-Jun 4, 2023
↓
Medio Maraton Internacional Ciudad de Albacete 2023, Albacete
2023
Marathon
2:10:59-Nov 5, 2023
↓
Torino City Marathon
2022
5000m
15:03.90-May 14, 2022
↓
LAZ Wien, Wien (AUT)
2022
10Kilometr
29:15-Jun 10, 2022
↓
Heineken 0,0 Karlovački Cener 10K
2022
Marathon
2:09:45-Oct 9, 2022
↓
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2021
Semi
1:03:29-Aug 22, 2021
↓
Kleine Zeitung Wörthersee Halbmarathon
2021
Marathon
2:13:55-Oct 10, 2021
↓
Graz (AUT)
2019
10Kilometr
30:28-Oct 26, 2019
↓
Memorial Peppe Greco, Scicli
2019
Semi
1:02:37-Feb 17, 2019
↓
Gensan Giulietta & Romeo Half Marathon, Verona
2018
10Kilometr
29:25-Apr 2, 2018
↓
Dongio Giro Media Blenio
2018
Semi
1:02:25-Mar 25, 2018
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Milano Stramilano
2017
3000m
8:21.78-Jun 16, 2017
↓
Conegliano (ITA)
2017
Semi
1:03:36-Oct 21, 2017
↓
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2017
30Kilometr
1:34:53-Jun 4, 2017-Dobbiaco (ITA)
2013
Semi
1:03:42-Feb 15, 2013
↓
Ras Al Khaimah (UAE)
2011
5000m
13:56.1h-Jul 14, 2011
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2011
Semi
1:03:20-Oct 30, 2011
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2009
10Kilometr
29:13-Oct 18, 2009
↓
Montereau (FRA)
2008
10Kilometr
28:55-Mar 29, 2008
↓
Mobile, AL (USA)
2008
10MilesRoa
48:00-May 4, 2008-Philadelphia, PA (USA)
2007
500Metres
1:09.07-Jan 13, 2007-Annapolis, MD (USA) (i)
2007
500m-short-track
1:09.07-Jan 13, 2007-Annapolis, MD (USA) (i)
2007
5000m
13:56.1h-Jun 14, 2007
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Nairobi (KEN)
2007
15Kilometr
43:27-Oct 28, 2007-Istanbul (TUR)
2006
2000Metres
5:38.32-May 27, 2006-Palafrugell (ESP)
2006
3000m
8:00.03-May 21, 2006
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Brazzaville (CGO)
2005
5000m
14:00.1h-Nov 6, 2005
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Nairobi (KEN)

2024

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:21:52-Apr 21Haier Qingdao Marathon, Qingdao
Marathon
2:15:51-Mar 31Zhengkai Marathon

2023

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:16:22-Nov 19XXVIII Maratona di Palermo, Palermo
Marathon
2:10:59-Nov 5Torino City Marathon
Semi
1:05:10-Jun 25Hella Hamburg Halbmarathon, Hamburg
10Kilometr
29:48-Jun 16Karlovački cener 10K powered by Karlovačko, Karlovac
Semi
1:03:23-Jun 4Medio Maraton Internacional Ciudad de Albacete 2023, Albacete
Marathon
2:09:57-Apr 23Vienna City Marathon, Wien

2022

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:09:45-Oct 9-
10Kilometr
29:15-Jun 10Heineken 0,0 Karlovački Cener 10K
5000m
15:03.90-May 14Mid Summer Track Night 2022, LAZ Wien, Wien

2021

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:13:55-Oct 10Kleine Zeitung Graz Marathon, Graz
Semi
1:03:29-Aug 22Kleine Zeitung Wörthersee Halbmarathon
Marathon
2:22:25-May 23S7 Marathon, Fürstenfeld

2019

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
30:28-Oct 26Memorial Peppe Greco, Scicli
Semi
1:05:07-Oct 13La Mezza di Treviso International Half-Marathon, Treviso
Semi
1:03:59-Oct 6T-Fast 21k (Torino Half Marathon)
Semi
1:05:07-May 26Stralugano Half Marathon, Lugano
Semi
1:07:45-May 5Running festival Half Marathon
Semi
1:02:37-Feb 17Gensan Giulietta & Romeo Half Marathon, Verona

2018

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
29:25-Apr 2Dongio Giro Media Blenio
Semi
1:02:25-Mar 25Milano Stramilano

2017

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:03:36-Oct 21Laikipia Half Marathon, Laikipia
3000m
8:21.78-Jun 16Conegliano Trofeo Toni Fallai, Conegliano
30Kilometr
1:34:53-Jun 430 km, Dobbiaco
Semi
1:04:42-May 7Piacenza Placentia Half Marathon For Unicef, Piacenza

2013

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:03:42-Feb 15Ras Al Khaimah International Half Marathon, Ras Al Khaimah

2011

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:04:35-Dec 4Half Marathon, Pune
Semi
1:07:00-Nov 27New Delhi Half Marathon, New Delhi
Semi
1:03:20-Oct 30Nairobi Standard Chartered Half Marathon, Nairobi
5000m
13:56.1HT-Jul 14Kenyan Championships, Nairobi

2009

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
29:13-Oct 18Montereau 10km, Montereau

2008

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
29:46-May 24Ottawa MDS Nordion 10, Ottawa
10Kilometr
30:07-May 18Cleveland, OH
10Kilometr
29:47-May 10Jersey City Newport 10000, Jersey City, NJ
10MilesRoa
48:00-May 4Philadelphia Broad Street Run, Philadelphia, PA
10Kilometr
29:01-Apr 27Pike's Peek, Rockville, MD
10Kilometr
30:20-Apr 5Charleston Cooper River Bridge Run, Charleston, SC
10Kilometr
28:55-Mar 29Mobile Azalea Trail Run, Mobile, AL
10Kilometr
29:10-Mar 22New Orleans Crescent City Classic, New Orleans, LA

2007

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
43:27-Oct 28Istanbul Eurasia 15 km, Istanbul
5000m
13:56.1HT-Jun 14Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
500m-short-track
1:09.07-Jan 13Annapolis Navy Invite, Annapolis, MD (i)

2006

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2000Metres
5:38.32-May 27Palafrugell Míting Internacional d'Atletisme, Palafrugell
3000m
8:00.03-May 21Brazzaville CAA Permit Meeting, Brazzaville
2000Metres
5:38.55-Apr 22Alicante Meeting Internacional, Alicante
3000m
8:07.68-Apr 19Benidorm Meeting Internacional, Benidorm
2000Metres
5:54.53-Apr 16Alfas del Pi International Meeting, Alfas del Pi

2005

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:00.1HT-Nov 6Nairobi KAA Meeting, Nairobi

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Joel Melly's Marathon personal best?

Joel Melly's Marathon personal best is 2:09:57, set on Apr 23, 2023 in Wien (AUT).

Which events does Joel Melly compete in?

Joel Melly competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Joel Melly perform in 2024?

2024 season best: 2:21:52, set on Apr 21, 2024 in Zheng-Kai (CHN). Last competition: Haier Qingdao Marathon, Qingdao on Apr 21, 2024, 2:21:52.