Jonah Koech

Jonah Koech

KenyaKenya
Born
Feb 2, 1968 (58 years old)
Events
5000 m · 3000 m

Jonah Koech is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on February 2, 1968. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:41.90 in the 3000m, 13:10.88 in the 5000m, 28:04.20 in the 10000m, 1:00:57 in the Semi and 2:11:09 in the Marathon. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 5000 m13:10.88
#411 all-time
2001 season best29:26Dec 16, 2001 · Fiumicino
2001 season best
Personal best · 3000 m7:41.90

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 m 13:10.88 (#411 all-time), 3000 m 7:41.90, 2001 season best 29:26 (Dec 16, 2001, Fiumicino (ITA)) · 58 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mParma 1992Kenya 3000 m all-time list7:41.901,165 pts–
5000mRoma 1992Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:10.881,171 pts#411
10000mParma 1996Kenya 10 000 m all-time list28:04.201,126 pts–
SemiGargnano 1996Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:00:571,149 pts#833
MarathonCesano Boscone 1998Kenya Marathon all-time list2:11:091,110 pts–
5KilometreCA 199414:41–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200110Kilometr 29:26–Dec 16, 2001Fiumicino (ITA)
2001Semi 1:03:22–Apr 16, 2001Brugnera (ITA)
2001Marathon 2:16:15–Mar 18, 2001Napoli (ITA)
2000Semi 1:03:44–Sep 24, 2000Gravellona Toce (ITA)
2000Marathon 2:15:47–Apr 2, 2000Napoli (ITA)
1999Marathon 2:10:39–Dec 8, 1999Torino (ITA)
199810Kilometr 28:48–May 31, 1998Verbania (ITA)
199810000m 29:02.70–Apr 26, 1998Verbania (ITA)
FAQ

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Jonah Koech's 5000 m personal best is 13:10.88, set on Jun 9, 1992 in Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA), #411 on the all-time list.

Jonah Koech competes in the 5000 m and 3000 m.

2001 season best: 29:26, set on Dec 16, 2001 in Fiumicino (ITA).