Johnstone Kipkoech
- Born
- Dec 20, 1968 (57 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 3000 m
Johnstone Kipkoech is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on December 20, 1968. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.
His personal bests include 7:45.60 in the 3000m, 13:50.63 in the 5000m, 30:19.14 in the 10000m, 8:09.54 in the 3000mSt and 5:07.22 in the 2000m. He has earned 2 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:09.54
1998 season best8:36.20Jun 5, 1998 · Milano
Personal best · 3000 m7:45.60
As of Oct 29, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:09.54 (#97 all-time), 3000 m 7:45.60, 1998 season best 8:36.20 (Jun 5, 1998, Milano (ITA)) · 57 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 3000mSt | 8:36.20 | – | Jun 5, 1998 | Milano (ITA) |
| 1998 | 5000m | 13:50.63 | – | May 16, 1998 | Kyiv (UKR) |
| 1997 | 3000mSt | 8:52.10 | – | May 10, 1997 | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 1996 | 3000m | 7:51.70 | – | May 5, 1996 | Rio de Janeiro (BRA) |
| 1996 | 3000mSt | 8:21.83 | – | Jun 3, 1996 | St-Denis (FRA) |
| 1995 | 3000m | 7:46.69 | – | Jul 28, 1995 | Lindau (GER) |
| 1995 | 3000m-short-track | 7:57.52 | – | Feb 12, 1995 | – |
| 1995 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 7:57.52 | – | Feb 12, 1995 | Karlsruhe (GER) (i) |