Joshua Kipkemboi

Joshua Kipkemboi

Born
Feb 22, 1959 (67 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track

Joshua Kipkemboi is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on February 22, 1959. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:38.4h in the 1500m, 7:48.19 in the 3000m, 13:39.8h in the 5000m, 2:11:45 in the Marathon and 8:14.13 in the 3000mSt. He has earned 4 gold and 4 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:14.13
2005 season best2:19:28Apr 18, 2005 · Dresden
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track5:24.64

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:14.13 (#201 all-time), 2000 Metres Short Track 5:24.64, 2005 season best 2:19:28 (Apr 18, 2005, Dresden (GER)) · 67 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mKisumu 1989Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:38.4h1,128 pts–
3000mSevilla 1988Kenya 3000 m all-time list7:48.191,127 pts–
5000mKoblenz 1983Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:39.8h1,069 pts–
MarathonSt. Paul 2002Kenya Marathon all-time list2:11:451,099 pts–
2000MetresBirmingham 19865:24.64–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2005Marathon 2:19:28–Apr 18, 2005Boston Marathon
2004Marathon 2:17:46–Oct 3, 2004St. Paul (USA)
2003Marathon 2:20:40–Oct 19, 2003Beirut (LBN)
2002Marathon 2:11:45–Sep 29, 2002St. Paul (USA)
2001Marathon 2:14:07–Oct 7, 2001St. Paul (USA)
2000Marathon 2:12:46–Oct 8, 2000St. Paul (USA)
1999Marathon 2:14:46–Oct 3, 1999St. Paul (USA)
1998Marathon 2:17:01–Apr 5, 1998São Paulo (BRA)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Joshua Kipkemboi's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:14.13, set on Aug 6, 1986 in Koblenz (GER), #201 on the all-time list.

Joshua Kipkemboi competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

2005 season best: 2:19:28, set on Apr 18, 2005 in Dresden (GER).