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John Ngeno

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Birth dateApr 11, 1953
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John Ngeno is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on April 11, 1953. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:47.6h in the 3000m, 13:20.6h in the 5000m, 27:58.8h in the 10000m, 13:34.6h in the 5000m-short-track and 8:27.4h in the 2Miles. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
2 Miles Short Track
8:27.4h
5000 m
13:20.6h
1977 season best
7:47.6h
Aug 21, 1977 · Nice (FRA)
1977 season best
Age
73 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 2 Miles Short Track 8:27.4h, 5000 m 13:20.6h, 1977 season best 7:47.6h (Aug 21, 1977, Nice (FRA)) · 73 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1977
3000m
7:47.6h-Aug 21, 1977
↑
Nice (FRA)
1977
5000m
13:28.72-Jul 5, 1977
↑
Turku (FIN)
1977
10000m
27:58.8h-Aug 26, 1977
↑
Berlin (GER)
1976
3000m
7:52.4h-Jul 12, 1976
↑
Montréal (CAN)
1976
3MilesShor
13:19.4h-Feb 13, 1976
↓
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1976
5000m
13:20.6h-Jul 10, 1976
↑
Montréal (CAN)
1976
5000m-short-track
13:34.6h-Jan 31, 1976-Portland, OR (USA) (i)
1976
10000m
28:22.66-Jun 4, 1976
↑
Pietarsaari (FIN)
1975
2Miles
8:27.4h-Feb 15, 1975
↑
San Diego, CA (USA) (i)
1975
2MilesShor
8:27.4h-Feb 15, 1975-San Diego, CA (USA) (i)
1975
5000m
13:26.8h-Jul 30, 1975
↑
Oslo (NOR)
1975
10000m
28:04.60-Jun 30, 1975
↑
Stockholm (SWE)
1974
2Miles
8:30.0h-Aug 21, 1974
↑
Berlin (GER)
1974
3MilesShor
13:08.2h-Feb 2, 1974
↓
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1974
5000m
13:35.4h-Aug 13, 1974
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Göteborg (SWE)
1974
10000m
28:05.6h-Jun 27, 1974
↑
Helsinki (FIN)

1977

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
27:58.8HT-Aug 26Berlin ISTAF, Berlin
5000m
13:31.98-Aug 24Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
3000m
7:47.6HT-Aug 21Nice Nikaďa, Nice
10000m
28:28.5HT-Aug 3Lausanne
5000m
13:50.9HT-Jul 6Nyköping
5000m
13:28.72-Jul 5Turku

1976

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:42.6HT-Aug 24Pietarsaari
3000m
7:57.8HT-Aug 22Hämeenlinna
5000m
13:30.6HT-Aug 16Tampere
5000m
13:29.29-Aug 10Helsinki
5000m
13:31.8HT-Aug 5Vancouver
3000m
7:52.4HT-Jul 12Montréal
5000m
13:20.6HT-Jul 10Montréal
10000m
28:22.66-Jun 4-
3MilesShor
13:19.4HT-Feb 13Toronto (i)
5000m-short-track
13:34.6HT-Jan 31Portland, OR (i)

1975

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:31.2HT-Aug 7Helsinki
5000m
13:26.8HT-Jul 30Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
5000m
13:30.0HT-Jul 24Turku
5000m
13:28.0HT-Jul 7Nyköping
10000m
28:04.60-Jun 30Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
2MilesShor
8:27.4HT-Feb 15San Diego, CA (i)
2MilesShor
8:27.6HT-Feb 15San Diego, CA (i)

1974

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2Miles
8:30.0HT-Aug 21Berlin ISTAF, Berlin
5000m
13:35.4HT-Aug 13Göteborg
10000m
28:10.95-Jul 1Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
10000m
28:05.6HT-Jun 27Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
3MilesShor
13:08.2HT-Feb 2Seattle, WA (i)

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is John Ngeno's 2 Miles Short Track personal best?

John Ngeno's 2 Miles Short Track personal best is 8:27.4h, set on Feb 15, 1975 in San Diego, CA (USA) (i).

Which events does John Ngeno compete in?

John Ngeno competes in the 2 Miles Short Track and 5000 m.

How did John Ngeno perform in 1977?

1977 season best: 7:47.6h, set on Aug 21, 1977 in Nice (FRA).