Joseph Kiptoo Birech
- Born
- Jan 4, 1984 (42 years old)
- Events
- Half Marathon · 10 Kilometres Road
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.
Personal best · Half Marathon1:00:13
2014 season best8:06.55May 21, 2014
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road27:51
As of Nov 2, 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
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |