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Joseph Riri

Joseph Riri

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Joseph Riri is a Kenya long-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 5000m, Semi and Marathon.

His personal bests include 13:45.7h in the 5000m, 1:02:14 in the Semi, 2:06:49 in the Marathon, 47:04 in the 15Kilometr and 49:01 in the 10MilesRoa. He has earned 1 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
Marathon
2:06:49
25 Kilometres Road
1:13:35
2007 season best
2:13:23
Nov 25, 2007 · Shanghai (CHN)

As of Sep 13, 2026: Marathon 2:06:49 (#398 all-time), 25 Kilometres Road 1:13:35, 2007 season best 2:13:23 (Nov 25, 2007, Shanghai (CHN))

PB

Personal bests

13:45.7HT
1:02:14
1:13:35

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2007
Marathon
2:13:23-Nov 25, 2007
Shanghai (CHN)
2006
Marathon
2:16:58-Mar 5, 2006
Otsu Lake Biwa Marathon
2005
Marathon
2:09:00-Mar 6, 2005
Otsu Lake Biwa Marathon
2004
Semi
1:02:14-Mar 21, 2004
Wilmslow (GBR)
2004
25Kilometr
1:13:35-May 9, 2004-Berlin (GER)
2004
Marathon
2:06:49-Sep 26, 2004
Berlin Marathon
2003
5000m
13:45.7h-Mar 30, 2003-Yokohama (JPN)
2002
15Kilometr
47:04-Jan 12, 2002-Eldoret (KEN)
2002
Semi
1:06:09-Oct 26, 2002
Nyeri (KEN)
2002
Marathon
2:18:46-Dec 8, 2002
Singapore (SGP)
1999
10MilesRoa
49:01-Feb 14, 1999-Karatsu (JPN)

2007

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:13:23-Nov 25Shanghai International Marathon, Shanghai
Marathon
2:13:50-May 13Prague International Marathon, Praha
Marathon
2:13:38-Feb 4Beppu Oita Mainichi Marathon, Beppu

2006

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:16:58-Mar 5Otsu Lake Biwa Marathon

2005

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:19:51-Aug 13IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
Marathon
2:19:51-Aug 6IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
Marathon
2:09:00-Mar 6Otsu Lake Biwa Marathon

2004

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:06:49-Sep 26Berlin Marathon
Semi
1:03:07-Aug 22Glasgow Great Scottish Run, Glasgow
Marathon
2:16:12-Jun 5Stockholm Marathon, Stockholm
25Kilometr
1:13:35-May 9Berlin 25 km, Berlin
Semi
1:02:14-Mar 21Wilmslow Half Marathon, Wilmslow
Semi
1:02:20-Mar 14Bath Half Marathon, Bath

2003

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:04.77-May 24Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
5000m
13:45.7HT-Mar 30Yokohama

2002

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:18:46-Dec 8Singapore Marathon, Singapore
Semi
1:06:09-Oct 26Nyeri Half Marathon, Nyeri
Marathon
2:23:48-May 19Verona Marathon, Verona
15Kilometr
47:04-Jan 12KAAA Meeting, Eldoret

1999

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
49:01-Feb 14Karatsu 10 miles, Karatsu

Honours

🥇

Otsu Lake Biwa Marathon

Marathon

2005
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Berlin Marathon

Marathon

2004
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Joseph Riri's Marathon personal best?

Joseph Riri's Marathon personal best is 2:06:49, set on Sep 26, 2004 in Berlin (GER), #398 on the all-time list.

Which events does Joseph Riri compete in?

Joseph Riri competes in the Marathon and 25 Kilometres Road.

How did Joseph Riri perform in 2007?

2007 season best: 2:13:23, set on Nov 25, 2007 in Shanghai (CHN).