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Joseph Chebet

Joseph Chebet

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Birth dateAug 23, 1970
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Joseph Chebet is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on August 23, 1970. He competes primarily in the 5000m, Semi and Marathon.

His personal bests include 14:15.1h in the 5000m, 1:00:53 in the Semi, 2:07:37 in the Marathon and 43:42 in the 15Kilometr. He has earned 2 gold and 3 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
Marathon
2:07:37
#873 all-time
Half Marathon
1:00:53
#783 all-time
2006 season best
14:15.1h
Jun 17, 2006 · Kampala (UGA)
2006 season best
Age
56 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: Marathon 2:07:37 (#873 all-time), Half Marathon 1:00:53 (#783 all-time), 2006 season best 14:15.1h (Jun 17, 2006, Kampala (UGA)) · 56 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2006
5000m
14:15.1h-Jun 17, 2006-Kampala (UGA)
2003
Marathon
2:14:49-May 25, 2003
↓
Wien (AUT)
2002
Marathon
2:12:01-May 19, 2002
↓
Praha (CZE)
2001
Marathon
2:13:08-Nov 4, 2001
↓
New York Marathon
2000
Marathon
2:12:39-Apr 17, 2000
↓
Boston Marathon
1999
Marathon
2:09:14-Nov 7, 1999
↓
New York Marathon
1998
Marathon
2:07:37-Apr 20, 1998
↓
Boston Marathon
1997
Semi
1:00:53-Sep 28, 1997-Remich (LUX)
1997
Marathon
2:08:23-May 11, 1997
↓
Torino (ITA)
1996
15Kilometr
43:42-Nov 17, 1996-Nijmegen (NED)
1996
Marathon
2:10:57-Nov 3, 1996
↓
Amsterdam (NED)

2006

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:15.1HT-Jun 17Kampala Memorial John Akii Bua, Kampala

2003

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:14:49-May 25Vienna City Marathon, Wien

2002

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:12:01-May 19Prague Marathon, Praha

2001

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:13:08-Nov 4New York Marathon

2000

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:12:39-Apr 17Boston Marathon

1999

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:09:14-Nov 7New York Marathon
Marathon
2:09:52-Apr 19Boston Marathon

1998

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:08:48-Nov 1New York Marathon
Marathon
2:07:37-Apr 20Boston Marathon

1997

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:09:27-Nov 2New York Marathon
Semi
1:00:53-Sep 28Route de Vin Half Marathon, Remich
Marathon
2:08:23-May 11Torino Marathon, Torino

1996

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
43:42-Nov 17Zevenheuvelenloop, Nijmegen
Marathon
2:10:57-Nov 3Amsterdam Marathon, Amsterdam

Honours

8

New York Marathon

Marathon

2001
8

Boston Marathon

Marathon

2000
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Boston Marathon

Marathon

1999
🥇

New York Marathon

Marathon

1999
🥈

Boston Marathon

Marathon

1998
🥈

New York Marathon

Marathon

1998
🥈

New York Marathon

Marathon

1997
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Joseph Chebet's Marathon personal best?

Joseph Chebet's Marathon personal best is 2:07:37, set on Apr 20, 1998 in Boston, MA (USA), #873 on the all-time list.

Which events does Joseph Chebet compete in?

Joseph Chebet competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Joseph Chebet perform in 2006?

2006 season best: 14:15.1h, set on Jun 17, 2006 in Kampala (UGA).