Joseph Chesire
- Born
- Nov 12, 1957 (68 years old)
- Events
- 1500 m · 800 m
- Height
- 1.67 m
Joseph Chesire (born November 12, 1957) is a former Kenyan middle-distance runner who represented his country in the 1984, 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympics.
He came fourth in Los Angeles and Barcelona Cheshire also won the 1500 m at the London Grand Prix in 1992.
His greatest indoor achievement was the bronze medal at the 1985 IAAF World Indoor Games He became the oldest entrant into the 1500 metres at the World Championships in Athletics, at 35 years, 281 days at the 1993 edition.
Personal best · 1500 m3:33.12
1994 season best5:02.50Aug 21, 1994 · Köln
Personal best · 800 m1:44.38
As of Oct 28, 2026: 1500 m 3:33.12 (#255 all-time), 800 m 1:44.38 (#256 all-time), 1994 season best 5:02.50 (Aug 21, 1994, Köln (GER)) · 68 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 2000m | 5:02.50 | – | Aug 21, 1994 | Köln (GER) |
| 1993 | 1500m | 3:38.65 | – | Aug 7, 1993 | Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON) |
| 1993 | mile-short-track Indoor | 3:59.58 | – | Feb 20, 1993 | Birmingham (GBR) (i) |
| 1993 | mile-short-track | 3:59.58 | – | Feb 20, 1993 | – |
| 1993 | Mile Indoor | 3:59.58 | – | Feb 20, 1993 | Birmingham (GBR) (i) |
| 1992 | 800m | 1:46.4h | – | May 23, 1992 | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 1992 | 1000m-short-track Indoor | 2:18.66 | – | Feb 22, 1992 | Birmingham (GBR) (i) |
| 1992 | 1000m Indoor | 2:18.66 | – | Feb 22, 1992 | Birmingham (GBR) (i) |