Josephat Kapkory

Josephat Kapkory

KenyaKenya
Born
Jan 2, 1967 (59 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 3000 Metres Short Track

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

His personal bests include 7:51.73 in the 3000m, 7:50.90 in the 3000m, 13:27.00 in the 5000m, 28:20.64 in the 10000m and 8:20.67 in the 3000mSt. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:20.67
#395 all-time
2002 season best8:37.12Jul 27, 2002 · Gdansk
2002 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track7:50.90

As of Nov 13, 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

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000m1993Kenya 3000 m all-time list7:51.731,105 pts–
3000mIndoorIN 19947:50.901,134 pts–
5000mBellinzona 1994Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:27.001,113 pts–
10000mCA 1994Kenya 10 000 m all-time list28:20.641,101 pts–
3000mStZürich 1995Kenya 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:20.671,164 pts#395
2000MetresRovereto 19945:30.44–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20023000mSt 8:37.12–Jul 27, 2002Gdansk (POL)
20013000mSt 9:13.63–May 31, 2001Ostrava (CZE)
20003000mSt 8:39.29–Jul 15, 2000Maia (POR)
19993000mSt 8:30.86–Jun 26, 1999Velenje (SLO)
199915Kilometr 43:53–Apr 11, 1999Lisboa (POR)
19983000mSt 9:32.88–Jun 6, 1998Tenerife (ESP)
19973000m 7:55.18–Jun 27, 1997Zagreb (CRO)
19973000mSt 8:31.56–Aug 24, 1997Köln (GER)
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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.

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

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