Joshua Chelanga

KENKENMen
Birth dateApr 7, 1973
BirthplaceBaringo County, Kenya
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Joshua Chelanga is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, Joshua Chelanga established themselves as a respected competitor at both national and international levels. The athlete demonstrated exceptional technical skills and maintained high standards of performance across multiple seasons. Their commitment to excellence and improvement drove them to pursue personal records and competitive success. Joshua Chelanga's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.

Throughout their competitive career, Joshua Chelanga participated in numerous prestigious athletic competitions at various levels of competition. These events provided opportunities to test their abilities against quality opponents and pursue personal records and season bests. Consistent participation in high-level competitions allowed Joshua Chelanga to continuously improve their athletic performances and gain valuable international experience. Their competitive record demonstrates sustained excellence across multiple seasons and competitions. The athlete's achievements in competition solidified their reputation as a serious and accomplished track and field competitor.

Joshua Chelanga's personal records and best performances remain testament to their athletic abilities and years of rigorous training. These achievements represent the peak of their competitive career and demonstrate their natural talent combined with dedicated preparation. The athlete's performances contributed to the advancement of their sport and helped establish competitive standards within their discipline. After retirement from elite competition, Joshua Chelanga's legacy continued to inspire emerging athletes pursuing careers in track and field. Their dedication to athletic excellence serves as an enduring example of the commitment required to achieve success at the highest levels of international competition.

Key facts
Marathon
2:07:05
10 000 m
27:36.62
2010 season best
2:12:27
Oct 10, 2010 · Paris (FRA)
Age
53 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: Marathon 2:07:05 (#466 all-time), 10 000 m 27:36.62 (#483 all-time), 2010 season best 2:12:27 (Oct 10, 2010, Paris (FRA)) · 53 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2010
Marathon
2:12:27-Oct 10, 2010
Paris (FRA)
2009
Semi
1:03:25-Mar 22, 2009
Lisboa Meia Maratona de Lisboa
2009
Marathon
2:18:36-Apr 5, 2009
Rotterdam (NED)
2008
Marathon
2:17:46-Nov 30, 2008
Shanghai (CHN)
2007
Semi
1:05:27-Sep 16, 2007
Lisboa (POR)
2007
Marathon
2:08:14-Nov 4, 2007
Seoul (KOR)
2006
Semi
1:01:35-Mar 5, 2006
Paris (FRA)
2006
Marathon
2:18:08-Oct 8, 2006
Eindhoven (NED)
2005
10Kilometr
31:12-Aug 21, 2005
Toa Baja (PUR)
2005
Marathon
2:09:10-Sep 25, 2005
Berlin Marathon
2004
10Kilometr
28:29-Aug 15, 2004
Toa Baja (PUR)
2004
Semi
1:01:55-Sep 5, 2004
Virginia Beach, VA (USA)
2004
Marathon
2:07:05-Sep 26, 2004
Berlin Marathon
2003
10Kilometr
29:22-Aug 16, 2003
Arco (ITA)
2003
Semi
1:04:52-Aug 31, 2003
Virginia Beach, VA (USA)
2003
Marathon
2:29:26-Nov 2, 2003
New York City Marathon
2002
Semi
1:01:01-Mar 24, 2002
Lisboa (POR)
2002
Marathon
2:12:40-Apr 15, 2002
Boston Marathon
2001
Semi
1:01:05-Apr 1, 2001
Eldoret (KEN)
2001
Marathon
2:10:29-Apr 16, 2001
Boston Marathon
2000
5000m
13:16.76-Jun 30, 2000
Roma Golden Gala
2000
10000m
27:49.9h-Jul 8, 2000
Barakaldo (ESP)
2000
10Kilometr
28:17-Aug 19, 2000
Arco (ITA)
2000
10MilesRoa
46:25-Apr 9, 2000
Washington, DC (USA)
2000
Semi
1:02:09-Mar 26, 2000
Lisboa (POR)
1999
10Kilometr
27:44-Apr 17, 1999
New Orleans, LA (USA)
1999
CrossCount
37:23-Feb 27, 1999
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1999
Semi
1:01:41-Apr 5, 1999
Gualtieri (ITA)
1998
15Kilometr
44:53-Jul 12, 1998
Utica, NY (USA)
1998
10MilesRoa
49:42-Jul 28, 1998
Newburyport, MA (USA)
1998
20Kilometr
59:38-Sep 7, 1998-New Haven, CT (USA)
1998
Semi
1:02:18-Aug 23, 1998
Rio de Janeiro (BRA)
1997
10000m
27:36.62-Aug 22, 1997
Bruxelles (BEL)
1997
CrossCount
36:19-Mar 23, 1997
25th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Torino
1997
15Kilometr
43:18-Apr 27, 1997
La Courneuve (FRA)
1997
Semi
1:02:12-Oct 4, 1997
Košice IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
1996
5000m
13:27.19-Jun 21, 1996
Lisboa (POR)
1996
10000m
28:07.42-Jun 15, 1996
La Celle-st-Cloud (FRA)

2010

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:12:27-Oct 10Carpi Marathon Memorial Enzo Ferrari, Carpi
Marathon
2:13:36-Apr 11Paris Marathon, Paris

2009

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:18:36-Apr 5Rotterdam Marathon, Rotterdam
Semi
1:03:25-Mar 22Lisboa Meia Maratona de Lisboa

2008

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:17:46-Nov 30Shanghai Marathon, Shanghai

2007

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:08:14-Nov 4Seoul JoongAng Marathon, Seoul
Semi
1:05:27-Sep 16Lisbon Half Marathon, Lisboa
Marathon
2:08:21-Apr 15Rotterdam Fortis Marathon, Rotterdam

2006

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:18:08-Oct 8Eindhoven Marathon, Eindhoven
Marathon
2:21:21-Apr 9Paris Marathon
Semi
1:01:35-Mar 5Paris Half Marathon, Paris

2005

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:09:10-Sep 25Berlin Marathon
10Kilometr
31:12-Aug 21Carrera Int. Abraham Rosa 10km, Toa Baja
Marathon
2:17:03-Mar 13Seoul Marathon, Seoul

2004

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:08:39-Dec 19Guadalajara Half Marathon, Guadalajara
Semi
1:06:07-Dec 12Mataró Half Marathon, Mataró
Marathon
2:07:05-Sep 26Berlin Marathon
Semi
1:01:55-Sep 5Virginia Beach Half Marathon, Virginia Beach, VA
10Kilometr
28:29-Aug 15Carrera Int. Abraham Rosa 10km, Toa Baja

2003

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:29:26-Nov 2New York City Marathon
Semi
1:04:52-Aug 31Virginia Beach Half Marathon, Virginia Beach, VA
10Kilometr
29:22-Aug 16Arco Giro Podistico, Arco

2002

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:12:44-Jul 28Manchester Commonwealth Games, Manchester
Marathon
2:12:40-Apr 15Boston Marathon
Semi
1:01:01-Mar 24Lisbon Half Marathon, Lisboa

2001

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:18:04-Oct 7Chicago Marathon
Marathon
2:10:29-Apr 16Boston Marathon
Semi
1:01:05-Apr 1Lisbon Half Marathon, Lisboa
Semi
1:02:23-Feb 4Eldoret Half Marathon, Eldoret

2000

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:28.91-Aug 25Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
10Kilometr
28:17-Aug 19Arco 10 km, Arco
10000m
28:19.53-Jul 22Kenyan Championships
10000m
28:19.53-Jul 21-
10000m
27:49.9HT-Jul 8Barakaldo Reunión Nacional de Fondo, Barakaldo
5000m
13:16.76-Jun 30Roma Golden Gala
10000m
28:31.0HT-Jun 24Nairobi Armed Force Ch., Nairobi
10Kilometr
28:41-Apr 14New Orleans Crescent City Classic 10 km, New Orleans, LA
10MilesRoa
46:25-Apr 9Washington Cherry Blossom 10 mile, Washington, DC
Semi
1:02:09-Mar 26Lisbon Half Marathon, Lisboa

1999

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
28:44-Jul 4Atlanta Peachtree 10 km, Atlanta, GA
10Kilometr
27:44-Apr 17New Orleans Crescent City Classic 10 km, New Orleans, LA
Semi
1:01:41-Apr 5Gualtieri Half Marathon, Gualtieri
CrossCount
39:05-Mar 2827th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Belfast
CrossCount
37:23-Feb 272nd International Cross Country, Nairobi

1998

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20Kilometr
59:38-Sep 7New Haven 20km Road Race, New Haven, CT
Semi
1:02:18-Aug 23Half Marathon, Rio de Janeiro
10MilesRoa
49:42-Jul 28Yankee Homecoming, Newburyport, MA
15Kilometr
44:53-Jul 12Boilermaker, Utica, NY

1997

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:02:12-Oct 4Košice IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
Semi
1:01:37-Sep 6Half Marathon, Lille
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Honours

4

Berlin Marathon

Marathon

2005
🥉

Berlin Marathon

Marathon

2004
🥈

Manchester Commonwealth Games

Marathon

2002
🥈

Manchester Commonwealth Games

Marathon

2002
🥉

Boston Marathon

Marathon

2001
4

27th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Long Race

1999
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Joshua Chelanga's Marathon personal best?

Joshua Chelanga's Marathon personal best is 2:07:05, set on Sep 26, 2004 in Berlin (GER), #466 on the all-time list.

Which events does Joshua Chelanga compete in?

Joshua Chelanga competes in the Marathon and 10 000 m.

How did Joshua Chelanga perform in 2010?

2010 season best: 2:12:27, set on Oct 10, 2010 in Paris (FRA).