John Kipkoech
- Born
- Dec 29, 1991 (34 years old)
- Events
- 5000 m · 3000 m
John Chepkwony Kipkoech (born 29 December 1991) is a Kenyan professional long-distance runner who competes in the 5000 metres.
He represented Kenya in the event at the 2013 World Championships in Athletics He was a silver medallist at the 2010 World Junior Championships in Athletics and a junior team gold medallist at the 2009 IAAF World Cross Country Championships.
His personal best of 12:49 50 minutes ranks him in the top twenty all-time runners for the 5000 m.
Personal best · 5000 m12:49.50
2019 season best29:14Oct 5, 2019 · Trento
Personal best · 3000 m7:32.72
Last competitionGiro Al SasOct 5, 2019 · 29:14
As of Oct 27, 2026: 5000 m 12:49.50 (#34 all-time), 3000 m 7:32.72, 2019 season best 29:14 (Oct 5, 2019, Trento (ITA)) · Last competition: Giro Al Sas, Oct 5, 2019, 29:14 · 34 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 10Kilometr | 29:14 | – | Oct 5, 2019 | Giro Al Sas |
| 2019 | Semi | 1:01:54 | – | Sep 22, 2019 | Udine (ITA) |
| 2017 | Semi | 1:02:19 | – | Apr 9, 2017 | Nice (FRA) |
| 2016 | 3000m | 7:42.69 | – | May 22, 2016 | Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat - Promotional Events |
| 2016 | 5000m | 13:18.17 | – | Jun 6, 2016 | Bellinzona (SUI) |
| 2016 | 10Kilometr | 29:20 | – | Mar 28, 2016 | Dongio (SUI) |
| 2016 | 10000m | 29:31.2h | – | Apr 27, 2016 | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2016 | Semi | 1:02:53 | – | Mar 20, 2016 | Lisboa (POR) |