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John Koech

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John Koech

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Birth dateAug 23, 1995
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John Koech is a Bahrain middle-distance runner, born on August 23, 1995. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:42.0h in the 1500m, 8:30.9h in the 3000m, 13:31.76 in the 5000m, 2:18:52 in the Marathon and 8:09.62 in the 3000mSt. He has earned 5 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Bahrain.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:09.62
#98 all-time
5000 m
13:31.76
2026 season best
9:12.2h
Apr 4, 2026 · AlAnsar Club, Medina (KSA)
2026 season best
Last competition
The Saudi Arabian Championships for Men
May 9, 2026 · 9:16.19
The Saudi Arabian Championships for Men
Age
31 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:09.62 (#98 all-time), 5000 m 13:31.76, 2026 season best 9:12.2h (Apr 4, 2026, AlAnsar Club, Medina (KSA)) · Last competition: The Saudi Arabian Championships for Men, May 9, 2026, 9:16.19 · 31 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
3000m
8:30.9h-Apr 2, 2026-7th National Qualifier Meet for Men Senior and 3rd Women U18 & Senior
2026
3000mSt
9:12.2h-Apr 4, 2026
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7th National Qualifier Meet for Men Senior and 3rd Women U18 & Senior
2025
5000m
14:48.86-May 15, 2025
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6th AK Track & Field Weekend Meeting/Relay Series, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi
2023
3000mSt
8:53.94-Jul 5, 2023
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Arab Games Algiers 2023, Complexe Olympique Mohamed Boudiaf, Algiers
2022
3000mSt
8:43.73-Apr 30, 2022
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Gaborone International Meet, National Stadium, Gaborone - National Events
2021
3000mSt
8:45.75-Jun 19, 2021
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Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
2019
3000mSt
8:20.78-May 21, 2019
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2019 Nanjing World Challenge, Olympic Stadium, Nanjing
2018
3000mSt
8:22.00-May 31, 2018
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Roma Golden Gala - Pietro Mennea
2017
3000mSt
8:33.14-Apr 25, 2017
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Doha (QAT)
2017
5000m
13:58.11-Apr 26, 2017
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Doha (QAT)
2017
Marathon
2:18:52-Oct 29, 2017-Dublin (IRL)
2016
1500m
3:46.87-Apr 25, 2016
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Doha (QAT)
2016
3000mSt
8:09.62-May 6, 2016
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Doha IAAF Diamond League, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline
2016
5000m
13:31.76-Jun 29, 2016
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Turku (FIN)
2015
3000mSt
8:14.75-May 20, 2015
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National Stadium, Beijing (CHN)
2014
1500m
3:42.0h-Jun 5, 2014
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Nairobi (KEN)
2014
3000mSt
8:19.99-Jun 2, 2014
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Bydgoszcz (POL)
2013
1500m
3:44.7h-Mar 16, 2013
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Nairobi (KEN)
2013
3000mSt
8:16.96-Aug 22, 2013
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Stockholm DN Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline
2012
3000mSt
8:47.1h-Jun 8, 2012
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Nairobi (KEN)

2023

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:03.75-Oct 219th Asian Games
3000mSt
9:03.75-Oct 119th Asian Games
3000mSt
8:53.94-Jul 6Arab Games Algiers 2023, Complexe Olympique Mohamed Boudiaf, Algiers
3000mSt
8:53.94-Jul 5Arab Games Algiers 2023, Complexe Olympique Mohamed Boudiaf, Algiers

2022

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:19.64-Aug 105th Islamic Solidarity Games, Athletics Stadium, Konya
3000mSt
8:46.96-May 173rd Gulf Cooperation Council Games (Athletics dates), Kuwait
3000mSt
8:43.73-Apr 30Gaborone International Meet, National Stadium, Gaborone - National Events

2021

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:45.75-Jun 19Kenya Olympic Games Trials, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi

2019

12 performances

2018

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:40.69-Sep 8IAAF Continental Cup, Ostrava
3000mSt
8:32.72-Aug 28Jakarta Asian Games
3000mSt
8:32.72-Aug 27Jakarta Asian Games
3000mSt
8:46.60-Jul 9Amman West Asian Championships
3000mSt
8:28.07-Jun 22Madrid Meeting 2018
3000mSt
8:22.00-May 31Roma Golden Gala - Pietro Mennea

2017

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:18:52-Oct 29Dublin Marathon, Dublin
3000mSt
8:35.25-Jun 18Stockholm BAUHAUS Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt
8:34.27-May 18Baku Islamic Solidarity Games, Baku
5000m
13:58.11-Apr 26Doha EMIR Cup, Doha
3000mSt
8:33.14-Apr 25Doha EMIR Cup, Doha
3000mSt
8:38.13-Apr 14Jeddah GCC Championships, Jeddah

2016

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:26.76-Aug 25Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt
8:28.81-Aug 16The XXXI Olympic Games
3000mSt
8:28.81-Aug 15The XXXI Olympic Games
3000mSt
8:20.11-Jul 15Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco - Diamond Discipline
5000m
13:31.76-Jun 29Turku Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku
3000mSt
8:24.81-Jun 2Roma Golden Gala - Pietro Mennea, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Promotional Events
3000mSt
8:18.53-May 18Beijing IAAF World Challenge, National Stadium, Beijing
5000m
DNF-May 14Shanghai Golden Grand Prix, Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt
8:09.62-May 6Doha IAAF Diamond League, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline
1500m
3:46.87-Apr 25Doha Emir Cup, Doha
3000mSt
8:36.9HT-Apr 16Eldoret
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Honours

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Asian Athletics Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2019
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Asian Athletics Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2019
4

Jakarta Asian Games

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2018
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Wuhan Asian Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2015
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Wuhan Asian Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2015
5

IAAF Continental Cup

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2014
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Kenyan Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2013
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is John Koech's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

John Koech's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:09.62, set on May 6, 2016 in Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha (QAT), #98 on the all-time list.

Which events does John Koech compete in?

John Koech competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 5000 m.

How did John Koech perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 9:12.2h, set on Apr 4, 2026 in AlAnsar Club, Medina (KSA). Last competition: The Saudi Arabian Championships for Men on May 9, 2026, 9:16.19.