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Josphat Boit
KENMenBirth dateDec 28, 1982
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Josphat Boit is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on December 28, 1982. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:46.9h in the 800m, 3:39.55 in the 1500m, 4:02.37 in the Mile, 7:43.30 in the 3000m and 13:17.12 in the 5000m. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
Key facts
5000 Metres Short Track
13:27.42
Age
43 years old
As of Sep 14, 2026: 10 000 m 27:40.64 (#563 all-time), 5000 Metres Short Track 13:27.42, 2019 season best 2:23:55 (Dec 8, 2019, Sacramento, CA (USA)) · 43 years old
PB
Personal bests
1:46.9HT
3:39.55
4:02.37
7:43.30
1:01:33
2:12:52
13:36
5:02.45
7:53.84
44:10
29:05
35:00
47:50
2:19.63
4:02.37
13:27.42
1:01:17
23:16
1:14:34
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Marathon | 2:23:55 | - | Dec 8, 2019 | ↓ | Sacramento, CA (USA) |
| 2018 | 5000m | 13:39.14 | - | Feb 17, 2018 | ↑ | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2017 | 5000m | 13:55.5h | - | May 18, 2017 | ↑ | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2015 | 10MilesRoa | 49:47 | - | Apr 12, 2015 | ↓ | Sacramento, CA (USA) |
| 2015 | Semi | 1:03:53 | - | Jan 18, 2015 | ↓ | USA Half Marathon Championships |
| 2014 | 10Kilometr | 29:36 | - | Jul 4, 2014 | ↓ | Atlanta, GA (USA) |
| 2014 | Semi | 1:01:33 | - | Mar 29, 2014 | ↓ | IAAF World Half Marathon Championships |
| 2014 | Marathon | 2:12:52 | - | Apr 21, 2014 | ↓ | Boston Marathon |
| 2013 | 10Kilometr | 29:14 | - | Jul 4, 2013 | ↓ | Atlanta, GA (USA) |
| 2013 | 12Kilometr | 35:03 | - | Nov 17, 2013 | ↑ | Alexandria, VA (USA) |
| 2013 | 15Kilometr | 44:23 | - | Mar 9, 2013 | ↑ | Jacksonville, FL (USA) |
| 2013 | 20Kilometr | 1:01:17 | - | Sep 2, 2013 | - | New Haven, CT (USA) |
| 2013 | Semi | 1:02:32 | - | Jun 22, 2013 | ↓ | US Half Marathon Championships |
| 2013 | 25Kilometr | 1:14:34 | - | May 11, 2013 | - | Grand Rapids, MI (USA) |
| 2013 | Marathon | 2:13:14 | - | Oct 6, 2013 | ↓ | St. Paul (USA) |
| 2012 | 1500m | 3:53.42 | - | Apr 6, 2012 | ↓ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2012 | 5000m | 13:52.07 | - | Apr 6, 2012 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2012 | 4MilesRoad | 18:19 | - | Jun 16, 2012 | - | - |
| 2012 | 8Kilometre | 23:16 | - | Mar 18, 2012 | - | Virginia Beach, VA (USA) |
| 2012 | 10000m | 28:11.75 | - | Apr 29, 2012 | ↓ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2012 | 12Kilometr | 35:00 | - | May 6, 2012 | ↑ | Spokane, WA (USA) |
| 2012 | Semi | 1:04:31 | - | Mar 18, 2012 | ↓ | Virginia Beach, VA (USA) |
| 2011 | 10Kilometr | 29:05 | - | Jul 4, 2011 | ↓ | Atlanta, GA (USA) |
| 2011 | 12Kilometr | 35:27 | - | May 1, 2011 | ↑ | Spokane, WA (USA) |
| 2011 | 15Kilometr | 44:10 | - | Oct 29, 2011 | ↑ | Tulsa, OK (USA) |
| 2011 | 10MilesRoa | 47:50 | - | Apr 3, 2011 | ↓ | Washington, DC (USA) |
| 2011 | Semi | 1:03:50 | - | Nov 20, 2011 | ↓ | Monterey, CA (USA) |
| 2011 | Marathon | 2:15:40 | - | Dec 11, 2011 | ↓ | Honolulu, HI (USA) |
| 2010 | 3000m-short-track | 7:56.92 | - | Feb 13, 2010 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | 3000m | 7:56.92 | - | Feb 13, 2010 | ↓ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | 5000m-short-track | 13:27.42 | - | Feb 6, 2010 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | 5000m | 13:59.08 | - | Jun 6, 2010 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2010 | 5Kilometre | 14:22 | - | Nov 25, 2010 | ↓ | San José (USA) |
| 2010 | 15Kilometr | 46:33 | - | Oct 30, 2010 | ↑ | Tulsa, OK (USA) |
| 2010 | Semi | 1:03:25 | - | May 22, 2010 | ↓ | Göteborg (SWE) |
| 2009 | 800m | 1:50.24 | - | May 24, 2009 | ↓ | Pescara (ITA) |
| 2009 | 1500m | 3:46.03 | - | Apr 18, 2009 | ↓ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) |
| 2009 | Mile | 4:09.75 | - | Jul 15, 2009 | ↑ | Dublin (IRL) |
| 2009 | 5000m | 13:28.70 | - | May 2, 2009 | ↑ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2009 | 5Kilometre | 14:03 | - | Jul 4, 2009 | ↓ | Little Rock, AR (USA) |
| 2009 | 10000m | 29:44.55 | - | Aug 1, 2009 | ↓ | Dublin (IRL) |
| 2008 | 800m | 1:49.69 | - | Jul 23, 2008 | ↓ | Nembro (ITA) |
| 2008 | 1500m | 3:48.34 | - | Jun 30, 2008 | ↓ | Patra (GRE) |
| 2008 | mile-short-track | 4:03.83 | - | Jan 11, 2008 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2008 | Mile | 4:03.83 | - | Jan 11, 2008 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2008 | 3000m | 7:57.45 | - | May 18, 2008 | ↓ | Carson, CA (USA) |
| 2008 | 5Kilometre | 13:36 | - | Apr 6, 2008 | ↓ | Carlsbad, CA (USA) |
| 2008 | 10000m | 27:40.64 | - | May 4, 2008 | ↓ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2008 | 15Kilometr | 44:58 | - | Oct 25, 2008 | ↑ | Tulsa, OK (USA) |
| 2007 | 800m | 1:51.83 | - | Sep 29, 2007 | ↓ | Caorle (ITA) |
| 2007 | 1500m | 3:42.95 | - | Apr 21, 2007 | ↓ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) |
| 2007 | mile-short-track | 4:03.56 | - | Jan 12, 2007 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2007 | Mile | 4:03.56 | - | Jan 12, 2007 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2007 | 3000m | 7:43.30 | - | May 20, 2007 | ↓ | Carson, CA (USA) |
| 2007 | 3000m-short-track | 7:54.30 | - | Jan 27, 2007 | ↑ | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2007 | 5000m | 13:56.47 | - | Jun 2, 2007 | ↑ | Icahn Stadium, New York, NY (USA) |
| 2007 | 5Kilometre | 14:07 | - | Nov 22, 2007 | ↓ | San José, CA (USA) |
| 2007 | 10000m | 27:47.57 | - | Apr 29, 2007 | ↓ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2006 | 800m | 1:47.41 | - | Jul 5, 2006 | ↓ | Tomblaine, Nancy (FRA) |
| 2006 | 1000m | 2:19.63 | - | Sep 5, 2006 | - | Stade Raymond Petit, Tomblaine (FRA) |
| 2006 | 1500m | 3:39.55 | - | Jun 3, 2006 | ↓ | Kalamata (GRE) |
| 2006 | mile-short-track | 4:02.37 | - | Jan 21, 2006 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2006 | Mile | 4:02.37 | - | Jan 21, 2006 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2006 | 3000m | 7:53.84 | - | Feb 11, 2006 | ↓ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2006 | 3000m-short-track | 7:53.84 | - | Feb 11, 2006 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2006 | 5000m | 13:28.26 | - | Apr 13, 2006 | ↑ | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 2006 | 5000m-short-track | 13:40.63 | - | Feb 10, 2006 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2006 | 5Kilometre | 13:49 | - | Nov 23, 2006 | ↓ | San José, CA (USA) |
| 2006 | 10000m | 28:22.09 | - | Mar 31, 2006 | ↓ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2005 | 800m | 1:47.8h | - | Jun 17, 2005 | ↓ | Eldoret (KEN) |
| 2005 | 1500m | 3:44.68 | - | Apr 23, 2005 | ↓ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) |
| 2005 | 3000m-short-track | 7:58.26 | - | Feb 26, 2005 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2005 | 3000m | 7:58.26 | - | Feb 26, 2005 | ↓ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2005 | 5000m | 13:43.12 | - | Apr 15, 2005 | ↑ | Walnut, CA (USA) |
| 2005 | 5000m-short-track | 13:47.99 | - | Mar 11, 2005 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2005 | 10000m | 28:07.27 | - | Mar 25, 2005 | ↓ | Palo Alto, CA (USA) |
| 2004 | 800m | 1:46.9h | - | May 8, 2004 | ↓ | Kapsabet (KEN) |
| 2004 | Mile | 4:08.79 | - | Apr 3, 2004 | ↑ | Austin, TX (USA) |
| 2004 | 3000m-short-track | 8:24.45 | - | Feb 14, 2004 | ↑ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2004 | 3000m | 8:24.45 | - | Feb 14, 2004 | ↓ | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |
| 2003 | mile-short-track | 4:11.86 | - | Mar 8, 2003 | ↑ | Carbondale, IL (USA) (i) |
| 2003 | Mile | 4:11.86 | - | Mar 8, 2003 | ↑ | Carbondale, IL (USA) (i) |
| 2003 | 3000m | 8:29.56 | - | Mar 7, 2003 | ↓ | Carbondale, IL (USA) (i) |
| 2003 | 3000m-short-track | 8:29.56 | - | Mar 7, 2003 | ↑ | Carbondale, IL (USA) (i) |
| 2002 | 1500m | 3:51.91 | - | Apr 6, 2002 | ↓ | Columbia, MO (USA) |
| 2002 | Mile | 4:09.77 | - | Mar 2, 2002 | ↑ | Johnson City, TN (USA) (i) |
| 2002 | 3000m | 9:01.0h | - | Mar 30, 2002 | ↓ | Kirksville, MO (USA) |
| 2002 | 5000m | 14:14.36 | - | Apr 25, 2002 | ↑ | Des Moines, IA (USA) |
| 2001 | 2000m | 5:02.45 | - | May 24, 2001 | - | Florø (NOR) |
| 2001 | 3000m | 7:52.47 | - | Jul 3, 2001 | ↓ | Västerås (SWE) |
| 2001 | 5000m | 13:17.12 | - | Jul 13, 2001 | ↑ | Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games |
| 2000 | 3000m | 7:45.72 | - | Jun 8, 2000 | ↓ | Florø (NOR) |
| 2000 | 5000m | 13:45.15 | - | Jul 28, 2000 | ↑ | Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games |
2019
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:23:55 | - | Dec 8 | California International Marathon, Sacramento, CA |
2018
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | DNF | - | Sep 16 | Berlin Marathon |
5000m | 13:39.14 | - | Feb 17 | Nairobi Kenya Commonwealth Games Trials, Nairobi |
2017
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 13:55.5HT | - | May 18 | Nairobi Kenya Police Ch., Nairobi |
5000m | 14:24.8HT | - | May 6 | Nyahururu |
5000m | 14:25.4HT | - | May 5 | Nyahururu |
2015
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:05:05 | - | Jun 20 | Duluth Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, Duluth, MN |
Semi | 1:04:17 | - | May 31 | San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, San Diego, CA |
Semi | 1:05:08 | - | May 17 | Gifu Seiryu Half Marathon, Gifu |
10MilesRoa | 49:47 | - | Apr 12 | Sacramento SacTown 10M, Sacramento, CA |
Semi | 1:03:53 | - | Jan 18 | USA Half Marathon Championships |
2014
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 29:36 | - | Jul 4 | Atlanta Peachtree Road Race, Atlanta, GA |
Marathon | 2:12:52 | - | Apr 21 | Boston Marathon |
Semi | 1:01:33 | - | Mar 29 | IAAF World Half Marathon Championships |
Semi | 1:01:41 | - | Jan 19 | USA Half Marathon Championships |
2013
11 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
12Kilometr | 35:03 | - | Nov 17 | Alexandria US 12 km Road Running Championships, Alexandria, VA |
Marathon | 2:13:14 | - | Oct 6 | St. Paul Twin Cities Marathon, St. Paul |
20Kilometr | 1:01:17 | - | Sep 2 | New Haven US 20 km Road Running Championships, New Haven, CT |
10Kilometr | 29:14 | - | Jul 4 | Atlanta Peachtree Road Race, Atlanta, GA |
Semi | 1:02:32 | - | Jun 22 | US Half Marathon Championships |
25Kilometr | 1:14:34 | - | May 11 | Grand Rapids Fifth Third River Bank Run, Grand Rapids, MI |
12Kilometr | 35:24 | - | May 5 | Spokane Lilac Bloomsday Run, Spokane, WA |
Semi | 1:03:52 | - | Apr 7 | St. Louis Half Marathon, St. Louis, MO |
15Kilometr | 44:23 | - | Mar 9 | Jacksonville Gate River Run, Jacksonville, FL |
Semi | 1:08:53 | - | Mar 3 | Little Rock Half Marathon, Little Rock, AR |
Semi | 1:04:51 | - | Feb 24 | New Orleans Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, New Orleans, LA |
2012
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:04:51 | - | Oct 7 | San José Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, San José |
4MilesRoad | 18:19 | - | Jun 16 | Peoria Steamboat Classic, Peoria, IL |
12Kilometr | 35:00 | - | May 6 | Spokane Lilac Bloomsday Run, Spokane, WA |
10000m | 28:11.75 | - | Apr 29 | Palo Alto Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA |
5000m | 13:52.07 | - | Apr 6 | Palo Alto Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA |
1500m | 3:53.42 | - | Apr 6 | Palo Alto Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA |
Semi | 1:04:31 | - | Mar 18 | Virginia Beach Shamrock Half Marathon, Virginia Beach, VA |
8Kilometre | 23:16 | - | Mar 18 | Virginia Beach Shamrock 8K, Virginia Beach, VA |
2011
13 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marathon | 2:15:40 | - | Dec 11 | Honolulu Marathon, Honolulu, HI |
Semi | 1:03:50 | - | Nov 20 | Monterey Big Sur Half Marathon, Monterey, CA |
15Kilometr | 44:10 | - | Oct 29 | Tulsa Run 15K, Tulsa, OK |
Semi | 1:08:28 | - | Oct 23 | St. Louis Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, St. Louis, MO |
Semi | 1:04:32 | - | Sep 4 | Virginia Beach Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, Virginia Beach, VA |
10Kilometr | 29:05 | - | Jul 4 | Atlanta Peachtree Road Race, Atlanta, GA |
Semi | 1:05:39 | - | Jun 4 | Kansas City Hospital Hill Half Marathon, Kansas City, MO |
12Kilometr | 35:27 | - | May 1 | Spokane Lilac Bloomsday Run, Spokane, WA |
Semi | 1:06:47 | - | Apr 10 | St. Louis Half Marathon, St. Louis, MO |
10MilesRoa | 47:50 | - | Apr 3 | Washington Cherry Blossom, Washington, DC |
Semi | 1:05:02 | - | Mar 20 | Virginia Beach Shamrock Half Marathon, Virginia Beach, VA |
Semi | 1:09:42 | - | Mar 6 | Little Rock Half Marathon, Little Rock, AR |
Semi | 1:03:56 | - | Feb 13 | New Orleans Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon, New Orleans, LA |
2010
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5Kilometre | 14:22 | - | Nov 25 | San Jose Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot 5-K, San José |
15Kilometr | 46:33 | - | Oct 30 | Tulsa Run 15-K, Tulsa, OK |
5000m | 13:59.08 | - | Jun 6 | Sävedalen Folksam Challenge, Sävedalen |
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Honours
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2006Sacramento NCAA Div. I Championships
10,000 Metres
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2006NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships
5000 Metres Short Track
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Josphat Boit's 10 000 m personal best?
Josphat Boit's 10 000 m personal best is 27:40.64, set on May 4, 2008 in Palo Alto, CA (USA), #563 on the all-time list.
Which events does Josphat Boit compete in?
Josphat Boit competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 Metres Short Track.
How did Josphat Boit perform in 2019?
2019 season best: 2:23:55, set on Dec 8, 2019 in Sacramento, CA (USA).