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Josphat Kipkoech Bett

Josphat Kipkoech Bett

KENKENMen
Birth dateJun 12, 1990
BirthplaceKericho, Kenya
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Josphat Bett Kipkoech (born 12 June 1990) is a Kenyan long distance runner.

He won a gold medal in the 10000 metres at the 2008 World Junior Championships in Athletics, setting a new championship record of 27:30.85 in the process.

He is the middle of three brothers who are all athletes, Emmanuel Bett and David Kiprotich Bett. Their achievements in athletics have contributed to their country's sporting legacy and demonstrate the dedication required to compete at the highest levels of track and field.

Key facts
10 000 m
26:48.99
#32 all-time
5000 m
12:57.43
#112 all-time
2026 season best
30:57.93
May 27, 2026 · Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN)
2026 season best
Last competition
Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships
May 27, 2026 · 30:57.93
Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships
Age
36 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: 10 000 m 26:48.99 (#32 all-time), 5000 m 12:57.43 (#112 all-time), 2026 season best 30:57.93 (May 27, 2026, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships, May 27, 2026, 30:57.93 · 36 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
10000m
30:57.93-May 27, 2026
↓
Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships
2024
10000m
29:13.4h-May 2, 2024
↓
AK National Police Service Track And Field Championships
2024
CrossCount
30:45-Mar 2, 2024-Kenyan Cross Country Championships, Prison Staff Training College, Ruiru - XC 2.0km
2023
Marathon
2:13:54-Nov 26, 2023
↑
Marathon de la Rochelle
2022
Marathon
2:13:58-Apr 10, 2022
↑
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2019
10000m
28:31.63-Jun 22, 2019
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2018
10000m
28:24.85-Jun 21, 2018
↓
Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
2017
5000m
13:59.8h-May 16, 2017
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2017
10Kilometr
27:51-Dec 9, 2017
↓
Ziwa (KEN)
2017
10000m
28:47.3h-May 18, 2017
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2017
Semi
1:02:36-Oct 1, 2017
↓
Cardiff (GBR)
2016
5000m
13:59.8h-Mar 18, 2016
↓
Nakuru (KEN)
2016
10000m
28:40.1h-Apr 22, 2016
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2016
Semi
1:05:10-Feb 7, 2016
↓
Coamo (PUR)
2015
5000m
14:05.5h-Apr 17, 2015
↓
Nakuru (KEN)
2015
10000m
27:40.20-May 29, 2015
↓
Eugene Prefontaine Classic
2014
5000m
13:48.5h-Mar 14, 2014
↓
Nakuru (KEN)
2014
10000m
27:56.14-Aug 1, 2014
↓
Hampden Park, Glasgow (GBR)
2014
10Kilometr
28:36-Apr 27, 2014
↓
Des Moines, IA (USA)
2014
10MilesRoa
46:22-Sep 21, 2014-Amsterdam (NED)
2014
Semi
1:02:36-Nov 29, 2014
↓
Keringet (KEN)
2013
5000m
13:19.46-Jun 9, 2013
↓
Rabat (MAR)
2013
10000m
27:44.26-Jul 13, 2013
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2013
10Kilometr
29:01-Oct 13, 2013
↓
Rennes (FRA)
2013
Semi
1:04:00-Feb 3, 2013
↓
Coamo (PUR)
2012
3000m-short-track
8:02.80-Feb 14, 2012-Liévin (FRA) (i)
2012
3000m
8:02.80-Feb 14, 2012
↓
Liévin (FRA) (i)
2012
5000m
13:32.20-Feb 10, 2012
↓
Düsseldorf (GER) (i)
2012
5000m-short-track
13:32.20-Feb 10, 2012-Düsseldorf (GER) (i)
2012
10000m
27:39.65-Jun 1, 2012
↓
Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline
2012
10Kilometr
29:14-Apr 29, 2012
↓
Würzburg (GER)
2012
Semi
1:01:01-Mar 31, 2012
↓
Praha (CZE)
2011
5000m
13:11.29-Jul 22, 2011
↓
Monaco Herculis
2011
10000m
26:48.99-Jun 3, 2011
↓
Eugene Prefontaine Classic
2011
10Kilometr
27:45-Oct 9, 2011
↓
Berlin (GER)
2010
3000m
7:58.93-May 30, 2010
↓
FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED)
2010
5000m
13:11.60-Jul 3, 2010
↓
Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline
2010
10000m
27:50.40-Jun 26, 2010
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2009
3000m
7:42.38-Jul 15, 2009
↓
Liège (BEL)
2009
5000m
12:57.43-Sep 4, 2009
↓
Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles (BEL)
2009
10000m
28:21.51-May 24, 2009
↓
Mangueirão, Belém (BRA)
2008
3000m
7:51.00-Sep 9, 2008
↓
Zagreb (CRO)
2008
5000m
13:44.51-Sep 20, 2008
↓
Shanghai (CHN)
2008
10000m
27:30.85-Jul 9, 2008
↓
Bydgoszcz IAAF World Junior Championships, Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium, Bydgoszcz

2026

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
30:57.93-May 27Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships

2023

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:13:54-Nov 26Marathon de la Rochelle

2022

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:13:58-Apr 10Eldoret City Marathon, Eldoret

2019

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:40.58-Jul 11Kenya Police Ch., Nairobi
10000m
28:31.63-Jun 22African Games Trials, Nairobi
10000m
29:23.1HT-Jun 6AK Meeting, Narok

2018

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
30:13.22-Aug 4African Championships, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba
10000m
30:13.22-Aug 1African Championships, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba
10000m
28:24.85-Jun 21Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
10000m
28:56.94-Apr 13Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast
10000m
28:56.94-Apr 10Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast
10000m
28:47.40-Feb 17Nairobi Kenya Commonwealth Games Trials, Nairobi

2017

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
27:51-Dec 9Ziwa 10 km, Ziwa
10Kilometr
30:24-Nov 18Kabarnet Baringo 10K, Kabarnet
Semi
1:03:51-Oct 21Laikipia Half Marathon, Laikipia
Semi
1:02:36-Oct 1Cardiff Half Marathon, Cardiff
10000m
28:47.3HT-May 18Nairobi Kenya Police Ch., Nairobi
5000m
13:59.8HT-May 16Nairobi Kenya Police Ch., Nairobi
5000m
14:25.8HT-May 5Nyahururu
10000m
29:50.3HT-Apr 15Mumias AK Meeting, Mumias

2016

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
DNF-May 27Eugene Prefontaine Classic
10000m
28:40.1HT-Apr 22Nairobi Kenyan Police Ch., Nairobi
5000m
13:59.8HT-Mar 18Nakuru
Semi
1:05:10-Feb 7Coamo San Blas Half Marathon, Coamo

2015

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:21.2HT-Jul 11Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
10000m
27:40.20-May 30Eugene Prefontaine Classic
10000m
27:40.20-May 29Eugene Prefontaine Classic
5000m
14:05.5HT-Apr 17Nakuru

2014

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:04:03-Dec 7Kochi Half Marathon, Kochi
Semi
1:02:36-Nov 29Half Marathon, Keringet
10MilesRoa
48:07-Oct 26Portsmouth BUPA Great South Run, Portsmouth
Semi
1:03:20-Oct 19Birmingham BUPA Great Half Marathon, Birmingham
10MilesRoa
46:22-Sep 21Dam tot Damloop, Amsterdam
10000m
28:11.61-Aug 10Marrakesh African Championships, Le Grand Stade, Marrakech
10000m
27:56.14-Aug 1Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Hampden Park, Glasgow
10000m
28:06.2HT-Jun 7Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
10000m
28:36.2HT-May 16Nairobi Police Ch., Nairobi
10Kilometr
28:36-Apr 27Hy-Vee Road Races, Des Moines, IA
5000m
13:48.5HT-Mar 14Nakuru
Semi
1:06:19-Feb 9Coamo San Blas Half Marathon, Coamo

2013

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
29:01-Oct 13Rennes Tout Court, Rennes
10Kilometr
29:32-Sep 28Kericho Great Run, Kericho
10000m
27:44.26-Jul 13Nairobi Kenyan World Ch. Trials, Nairobi
5000m
13:35.5HT-Jun 22Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
5000m
13:19.46-Jun 9Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat, Rabat
10Kilometr
29:20-May 26Carrera Int. Abraham Rosa 10km, Toa Baja
Semi
1:04:39-Mar 10The Hague City-Pier-City Half Marathon, The Hague
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Honours

🥉

Marrakesh African Championships

10,000 Metres

2014
🥈

Glasgow Commonwealth Games

10,000 Metres

2014
🥇

Kenyan Championships

10,000 Metres

2014
🥉

Marrakesh African Championships

10,000 Metres

2014
🥈

Glasgow Commonwealth Games

10,000 Metres

2014
🥇

Bydgoszcz IAAF World Junior Championships

10,000 Metres

2008
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Josphat Kipkoech Bett's 10 000 m personal best?

Josphat Kipkoech Bett's 10 000 m personal best is 26:48.99, set on Jun 3, 2011 in Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA), #32 on the all-time list.

Which events does Josphat Kipkoech Bett compete in?

Josphat Kipkoech Bett competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

How did Josphat Kipkoech Bett perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 30:57.93, set on May 27, 2026 in Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN). Last competition: Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships on May 27, 2026, 30:57.93.