Jonah Birir

Jonah Birir

KenyaKenya
Born
Dec 12, 1971 (54 years old)
Events
800 m · 1500 m

Jonah Birir is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on December 12, 1971. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:43.67 in the 800m, 3:33.36 in the 1500m, 3:52.54 in the Mile, 7:49.33 in the 3000m and 7:49.33 in the 3000m. He has earned 1 gold and 2 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 800 m1:43.67
#124 all-time
2003 season best14:17.7hJun 29, 2003 · Lamezia Terme
Personal best · 1500 m3:33.36
#277 all-time

As of Oct 28, 2026: 800 m 1:43.67 (#124 all-time), 1500 m 3:33.36 (#277 all-time), 2003 season best 14:17.7h (Jun 29, 2003, Lamezia Terme (ITA)) · 54 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mRieti 19901:43.671,215 pts#124
1500mBruxelles 19923:33.361,198 pts#277
MileSan Donato Milanese 19923:52.541,168 pts–
3000m19927:49.331,120 pts–
3000mIndoorGenova 19927:49.331,143 pts–
5000mLinz 199613:35.931,082 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20035000m 14:17.7h–Jun 29, 2003Lamezia Terme (ITA)
2003Semi 1:05:20–May 4, 2003Trieste (ITA)
20011500m 3:45.3h–Jun 21, 2001Nairobi (KEN)
19991000m 2:19.51–Jul 11, 1999Ingolstadt (GER)
19991500m 3:39.71–Jun 6, 1999Stuttgart (GER)
19992000m 5:06.38–Jun 14, 1999Stadion Rošický, Praha (CZE)
199915Kilometr 45:43–Nov 13, 1999Eldoret (KEN)
19981500m 3:38.56–Jul 1, 1998Bellinzona (SUI)
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Jonah Birir's 800 m personal best is 1:43.67, set on Sep 9, 1990 in Rieti (ITA), #124 on the all-time list.

Jonah Birir competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

2003 season best: 14:17.7h, set on Jun 29, 2003 in Lamezia Terme (ITA).