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Jonathan Kiplimo Sawe

Jonathan Kiplimo Sawe

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Birth dateNov 26, 1995
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Jonathan Kiplimo Sawe is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on November 26, 1995. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:49.7h in the 800m, 3:36.56 in the 1500m, 3:55.76 in the Mile, 30:31.07 in the 10000m and 29:03 in the 10Kilometr. He has earned 1 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
1500 m
3:36.56
#884 all-time
Mile
3:55.76
2022 season best
3:47.73
Aug 28, 2022 · Tehran (IRI)
2022 season best
Age
30 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 1500 m 3:36.56 (#884 all-time), Mile 3:55.76, 2022 season best 3:47.73 (Aug 28, 2022, Tehran (IRI)) · 30 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:49.7HT
3:36.56
#884 all-time
3:55.76
30:31.07
29:03

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2022
1500m
3:47.73-Aug 28, 2022
↓
Tehran (IRI)
2022
10000m
30:31.07-Aug 28, 2022-Tehran (IRI)
2019
1500m
3:38.46-Jun 22, 2019
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2019
10Kilometr
29:03-Oct 13, 2019-Villejuif (FRA)
2018
1500m
3:38.63-Jul 11, 2018
↓
Lignano Sabbiadoro Meeting Int. Sport Solidarieta, Lignano Sabbiadoro
2017
1500m
3:36.56-Jul 16, 2017
↓
Padova (ITA)
2016
1500m
3:45.0h-Mar 19, 2016
↓
Nakuru (KEN)
2016
Mile
4:08.22-May 28, 2016
↓
Eugene Prefontaine Classic
2015
1500m
3:38.51-Jun 9, 2015
↓
Montreuil-sous-Bois (FRA)
2015
Mile
3:55.76-May 30, 2015
↓
Eugene Prefontaine Classic
2014
1500m
3:40.02-Jul 24, 2014
↓
IAAF World Junior Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
2013
1500m
3:38.61-May 31, 2013
↓
Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Promotional Events
2013
Mile
3:57.03-Apr 27, 2013
↓
Philadelphia, PA (USA)
2012
800m
1:49.7h-Jun 8, 2012-Nairobi (KEN)
2011
1500m
3:39.5h-Jun 8, 2011
↓
Nairobi (KEN)

2022

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:51.31-Sep 11Iran Athletics Clubs League, Tehran
10000m
30:39.44-Sep 11Iran Athletics Clubs League, Tehran
10000m
30:31.07-Aug 28Iran Athletics Clubs League, Tehran
1500m
3:47.73-Aug 28Iran Athletics Clubs League, Tehran

2019

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
29:37-Nov 30Ziwa Farmers 10K, Ziwa
10Kilometr
29:03-Oct 1332ème Corrida de Villejuif, Villejuif
1500m
3:41.61-Aug 22Kenyan Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
1500m
3:43.13-Aug 22Kenyan Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
1500m
3:43.13-Aug 21Kenyan Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
1500m
3:38.46-Jun 22African Games Trials, Nairobi
1500m
3:45.98-Jun 21African Games Trials, Nairobi

2018

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:45.18-Jul 17Sotteville-lès-Rouen Meeting International
1500m
3:38.63-Jul 11Lignano Sabbiadoro Meeting Int. Sport Solidarieta, Lignano Sabbiadoro
1500m
3:43.53-Jul 6Guadalajara Meeting Internacional, Guadalajara
1500m
3:41.42-Jun 16Tübingen SoundTrack Meeting, SV 03 Stadion, Tübingen
1500m
3:39.70-Jun 10Gliwice Grand Prix Gliwic, Gliwice

2017

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:36.56-Jul 16Padova Meeting Citta di Padova, Padova
1500m
3:36.80-Jul 12Lignano Sabbiadoro Meeting Int. Sport Solidarieta, Lignano Sabbiadoro

2016

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
4:08.22-May 28Eugene Prefontaine Classic
1500m
3:45.0HT-Mar 19Nakuru
1500m
3:47.9HT-Mar 18Nakuru

2015

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:38.76-Jul 7Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, Bregyó Athletic Center, Székesfehérvár
1500m
3:40.48-Jul 1Meeting Stanislas Nancy, Stade Raymond Petit, Tomblaine
1500m
3:39.01-Jun 27Sopot Janusz Sidło Memorial, Sopot
1500m
3:38.51-Jun 9Montreuil-sous-Bois Meeting International, Montreuil-sous-Bois
1500m
3:41.28-May 30Eugene Prefontaine Classic
Mile
3:55.76-May 30Eugene Prefontaine Classic
1500m
3:53.3HT-Apr 17Nakuru

2014

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:40.02-Jul 24IAAF World Junior Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
1500m
3:40.02-Jul 23IAAF World Junior Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
1500m
3:41.35-Jul 23IAAF World Junior Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
1500m
3:41.35-Jul 22IAAF World Junior Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
1500m
3:42.59-Jun 25Nairobi Kenyan Junior Championships, Nairobi
1500m
3:40.6HT-May 3Mumias
1500m
3:44.4HT-Apr 4Nairobi

2013

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:40.83-Sep 8Rieti IAAF World Challenge, Stadio Guidobaldi, Rieti
1500m
3:38.61-Jun 1Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Promotional Events
1500m
3:38.61-May 31Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Promotional Events
Mile
4:02.16-May 18Letterkenny Sub 4 Minute Mile Challenge Event, Letterkenny
Mile
3:57.03-Apr 27Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA - Olympic Development

2012

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:49.7HT-Jun 9Nairobi Kenyan Junior Championships, Nairobi
800m
1:49.7HT-Jun 8Nairobi Kenyan Junior Championships, Nairobi

2011

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:48.38-Sep 10Douglas Commonwealth Youth Games, Douglas
1500m
3:51.52-Sep 9Douglas Commonwealth Youth Games, Douglas
1500m
3:39.54-Jul 10IAAF World Youth Championships, Lille
1500m
3:48.35-Jul 7IAAF World Youth Championships, Lille
1500m
3:39.54-Jul 7IAAF World Youth Championships, Lille
1500m
3:39.5HT-Jun 8Nairobi Kenya Colleges and Schools Championships, Nairobi

Honours

🥇

IAAF World Junior Championships

1500 Metres

2014
🥉

IAAF World Youth Championships

1500 Metres

2011
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jonathan Kiplimo Sawe's 1500 m personal best?

Jonathan Kiplimo Sawe's 1500 m personal best is 3:36.56, set on Jul 16, 2017 in Padova (ITA), #884 on the all-time list.

Which events does Jonathan Kiplimo Sawe compete in?

Jonathan Kiplimo Sawe competes in the 1500 m and Mile.

How did Jonathan Kiplimo Sawe perform in 2022?

2022 season best: 3:47.73, set on Aug 28, 2022 in Tehran (IRI).