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Joseph Kiptoo Birech

Joseph Kiptoo Birech

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Birth dateJan 4, 1984
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Joseph Kiptoo Birech is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on January 4, 1984. He competes primarily in the 10000m, Semi and 15Kilometr.

His personal bests include 27:58.58 in the 10000m, 1:00:13 in the Semi, 43:23 in the 15Kilometr, 27:51 in the 10Kilometr and 46:50 in the 10MilesRoa. He has earned 1 gold and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
Half Marathon
1:00:13
#399 all-time
10 Kilometres Road
27:51
2014 season best
8:06.55
May 21, 2014
2014 season best
Age
42 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: Half Marathon 1:00:13 (#399 all-time), 10 Kilometres Road 27:51, 2014 season best 8:06.55 (May 21, 2014) · 42 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2014
3000mSt
8:06.55-May 21, 2014--
2012
10Kilometr
28:34-Jul 8, 2012
↓
London (GBR)
2012
Semi
1:03:14-Sep 2, 2012
↑
Glasgow (GBR)
2011
10000m
28:42.2h-Jun 17, 2011
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2011
Semi
1:00:40-Jan 23, 2011
↑
Santa Pola (ESP)
2010
10000m
27:58.58-Oct 11, 2010
↓
New Delhi (IND)
2010
15Kilometr
43:23-Nov 21, 2010-Nijmegen (NED)
2009
10Kilometr
28:47-Apr 11, 2009
↓
Paderborn (GER)
2009
10000m
28:53.0h-May 30, 2009
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2009
Semi
1:00:13-Apr 5, 2009
↑
Berlin Half Marathon
2008
10Kilometr
27:51-Sep 28, 2008
↓
Utrecht (NED)
2008
10000m
28:15.96-Jun 28, 2008
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2008
Semi
1:02:07-Oct 5, 2008
↑
Breda (NED)
2007
10000m
28:09.4h-Jun 16, 2007
↓
Kenyan Championships
2007
10Kilometr
28:20-Oct 7, 2007
↓
Utrecht (NED)
2007
10MilesRoa
46:50-Sep 2, 2007
↑
Tilburg (NED)
2006
Semi
1:05:16-Oct 29, 2006
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2000
10MilesRoa
48:41-Oct 1, 2000
↑
Rosny-sous-Bois (FRA)

2014

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:06.55-May 21-

2012

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:03:14-Sep 2Glasgow Great Scottish Run, Glasgow
10Kilometr
28:34-Jul 8London British 10K, London

2011

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:01:26-Sep 4Glasgow Great Scottish Run, Glasgow
10000m
28:42.2HT-Jun 17Nairobi Kenya Prisons Ch., Nairobi
Semi
1:02:47-Apr 3Berlin Half Marathon, Berlin
Semi
1:01:03-Mar 13Den Haag City-Pier-City Half Marathon, Den Haag
Semi
1:00:40-Jan 23Santa Pola Half Marathon, Santa Pola

2010

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
43:23-Nov 21Nijmegen Zevenheuvelenloop, Nijmegen
10000m
27:58.58-Oct 11New Delhi Commonwealth Games, New Delhi
10000m
27:58.65-Aug 28Nairobi Commonwealth Games Trials, Nairobi

2009

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:01:11-Nov 22Valencia Half Marathon, Valencia
Semi
1:01:04-Oct 4Breda Singelloop, Breda
10000m
28:53.0HT-May 30Nairobi Kenyan Prisons Ch., Nairobi
10Kilometr
29:03-Apr 26Würzburg Residenzlauf, Würzburg
10Kilometr
28:47-Apr 11Paderborn Internationaler Osterlauf, Paderborn
Semi
1:00:13-Apr 5Berlin Half Marathon

2008

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:02:07-Oct 5Breda Singelloop, Breda
10Kilometr
27:51-Sep 28Utrecht Singelloop, Utrecht
10000m
28:16.45-Jun 28Kenyan Championships
10000m
28:15.96-Jun 28-

2007

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
28:20-Oct 7Utrecht Singelloop, Utrecht
10000m
28:28.09-Sep 14Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
10MilesRoa
46:50-Sep 2Tillburg 10 Miles, Tilburg
10000m
29:22.85-Jul 19Algiers All-African Games
10000m
28:09.4HT-Jun 16Kenyan Championships
10000m
28:51.2HT-Jun 2Nairobi Kenya Prison Ch., Nairobi

2006

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:05:16-Oct 29Nairobi Standard Chartered Half Marathon, Nairobi

2000

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
48:41-Oct 1Rosny-sous-Bois

Honours

🥉

New Delhi Commonwealth Games

10,000 Metres

2010
🥉

New Delhi Commonwealth Games

10,000 Metres

2010
🥇

Kenyan Championships

10,000 Metres

2007
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Joseph Kiptoo Birech's Half Marathon personal best?

Joseph Kiptoo Birech's Half Marathon personal best is 1:00:13, set on Apr 5, 2009 in Berlin (GER), #399 on the all-time list.

Which events does Joseph Kiptoo Birech compete in?

Joseph Kiptoo Birech competes in the Half Marathon and 10 Kilometres Road.

How did Joseph Kiptoo Birech perform in 2014?

2014 season best: 8:06.55, set on May 21, 2014.