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Josephat Kapkory

Josephat Kapkory

KENKENMen
Birth dateJan 2, 1967
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Josephat Kapkory is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on January 2, 1967. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:50.90 in the 3000m, 13:27.00 in the 5000m, 28:20.64 in the 10000m, 8:20.67 in the 3000mSt and 5:30.44 in the 2000Metres. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:20.67
#395 all-time
3000 Metres Short Track
7:50.90
2002 season best
8:37.12
Jul 27, 2002 · Gdansk (POL)
2002 season best
Age
59 years old

As of Sep 25, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:20.67 (#395 all-time), 3000 Metres Short Track 7:50.90, 2002 season best 8:37.12 (Jul 27, 2002, Gdansk (POL)) · 59 years old

PB

Personal bests

3000m
7:50.90
13:27.00
28:20.64
8:20.67
#395 all-time
2000Metres
5:30.44
3000m-short-track
7:50.90
15Kilometr
43:53

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2002
3000mSt
8:37.12-Jul 27, 2002
↓
Gdansk (POL)
2001
3000mSt
9:13.63-May 31, 2001
↓
Ostrava (CZE)
2000
3000mSt
8:39.29-Jul 15, 2000
↓
Maia (POR)
1999
3000mSt
8:30.86-Jun 26, 1999
↓
Velenje (SLO)
1999
15Kilometr
43:53-Apr 11, 1999-Lisboa (POR)
1998
3000mSt
9:32.88-Jun 6, 1998
↓
Tenerife (ESP)
1997
3000m
7:55.18-Jun 27, 1997
↓
Zagreb (CRO)
1997
3000mSt
8:31.56-Aug 24, 1997
↓
Köln (GER)
1996
5000m
13:49.00-Aug 21, 1996
↓
Linz (AUT)
1995
3000m
7:59.79-Jun 22, 1995
↓
Zagreb (CRO)
1995
3000mSt
8:20.67-Aug 16, 1995
↓
Zürich (SUI)
1994
2000Metres
5:30.44-Jul 24, 1994-Rovereto (ITA)
1994
3000m
7:50.90-Mar 12, 1994
↓
Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)
1994
3000m-short-track
7:50.90-Mar 12, 1994-Indianapolis, IN (USA) (i)
1994
3000mSt
8:25.63-Aug 2, 1994
↓
Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON)
1994
5000m
13:27.00-Jun 25, 1994
↓
Bellinzona (SUI)
1994
10000m
28:20.64-Apr 16, 1994
↑
Walnut, CA (USA)
1993
3000m
7:51.73-Jul 24, 1993
↓
Caorle (ITA)
1993
10000m
28:32.03-Apr 16, 1993
↑
Walnut, CA (USA)
1992
10000m
28:22.4h-Apr 16, 1992
↑
Walnut, CA (USA)

2002

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:37.12-Jul 27Gdansk Balt 2002, Gdansk
3000mSt
9:02.12-Jun 12Golden Spike Agrofert, Ostrava

2001

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:13.63-May 31Golden Spike Agrofert, Ostrava

2000

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:39.29-Jul 15Maia

1999

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:43.40-Aug 8Köln Weltklasse, Köln
3000mSt
8:30.86-Jun 26Velenje
3000mSt
8:34.99-May 5Mito
15Kilometr
43:53-Apr 1115 km, Lisboa

1998

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:32.88-Jun 6Tenerife International, Tenerife

1997

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:31.56-Aug 24Köln Weltklasse, Köln
3000m
7:55.18-Jun 27Zagreb Meeting '97, Zagreb

1996

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:49.00-Aug 21Linz Zipfer-Gugl Gala, Linz

1995

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:22.37-Aug 22Linzer Grand Prix, Linz
3000mSt
8:20.67-Aug 16Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
3000m
7:59.79-Jun 22Zagreb Meeting '95, Zagreb
3000mSt
8:50.94-Jun 5Hengelo Adriaan Paulen Memorial, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
3000mSt
8:52.80-Jun 3Gran Premio Diputación Provincial Sevilla, Sevilla

1994

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:25.63-Aug 2Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco
2000Metres
5:30.44-Jul 24Rovereto Palio Cittá della Quercia, Rovereto
3000mSt
8:28.54-Jul 18Nice Nikaïa, Nice
5000m
13:27.00-Jun 25Bellinzona
3000mSt
8:26.47-Jun 8Roma Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
10000m
28:20.64-Apr 16Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
3000m-short-track
7:50.90-Mar 12NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, Indianapolis, IN (i)

1993

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
7:51.73-Jul 24Caorle
10000m
28:32.03-Apr 16Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA
3000m-short-track
DNS-Mar 12IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)

1992

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:22.4HT-Apr 16Walnut Mt. SAC Relays, Walnut, CA

Honours

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NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships

3000 Metres Short Track

1994
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Josephat Kapkory's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Josephat Kapkory's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:20.67, set on Aug 16, 1995 in Zürich (SUI), #395 on the all-time list.

Which events does Josephat Kapkory compete in?

Josephat Kapkory competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 Metres Short Track.

How did Josephat Kapkory perform in 2002?

2002 season best: 8:37.12, set on Jul 27, 2002 in Gdansk (POL).