John Koech
BahrainActive- Born
- Aug 23, 1995 (31 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 5000 m
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.
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:09.62
2026 season best9:12.2hApr 4, 2026 · AlAnsar Club, Medina
Personal best · 5000 m13:31.76
Last competitionThe Saudi Arabian Championships for MenMay 9, 2026 · 9:16.19
As of Oct 31, 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
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7th National Qualifier Meet for Men Senior and 3rd Women U18 & Senior |
| 2025 | 5000m | 14:48.86 | – | May 15, 2025 | 6th AK Track & Field Weekend Meeting/Relay Series, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi |
| 2023 | 3000mSt | 8:53.94 | – | Jul 5, 2023 | Arab Games Algiers 2023, Complexe Olympique Mohamed Boudiaf, Algiers |
| 2022 | 3000mSt | 8:43.73 | – | Apr 30, 2022 | Gaborone International Meet, National Stadium, Gaborone - National Events |
| 2021 | 3000mSt | 8:45.75 | – | Jun 19, 2021 | Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2019 | 3000mSt | 8:20.78 | – | May 21, 2019 | 2019 Nanjing World Challenge, Olympic Stadium, Nanjing |
| 2018 | 3000mSt | 8:22.00 | – | May 31, 2018 | Roma Golden Gala - Pietro Mennea |