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Kennedy Kimwetich

Kennedy Kimwetich

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Kennedy Kimwetich is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, Kennedy Kimwetich 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. Kennedy Kimwetich's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.

Kennedy Kimwetich's competitive achievements were highlighted by participation in world-class competitions including World Championships. These prestigious international events provided platforms to compete against the finest distance runners from around the globe. Such participation demanded exceptional preparation, peak athletic conditioning, and strategic race execution. The athlete's ability to compete effectively at championship level demonstrated their technical expertise and mental fortitude. Their performances at these elite competitions contributed significantly to their professional reputation and helped establish them as a top-tier competitor in their discipline.

Kennedy Kimwetich's career in competitive athletics demonstrates the importance of dedication, technical expertise, and consistent effort in achieving athletic success. Throughout their competitive years, they contributed meaningfully to track and field sports through their performances and athletic achievements. The athlete's career exemplifies how sustained commitment to athletic excellence yields lasting recognition and respect within the sporting community. After transitioning from elite competition, Kennedy Kimwetich's influence remained significant as younger athletes looked to their achievements as models for athletic development. Their legacy within track and field athletics continues as a testament to the value of disciplined training and unwavering commitment to competitive excellence.

Key facts
1000 Metres Short Track
2:15.50
800 m
1:43.03
2004 season best
1:48.27
Jul 12, 2004 · Patra (GRE)
Record
National record · 1000 Metres Short Track 2:15.50

As of Sep 16, 2026: 1000 Metres Short Track 2:15.50, 800 m 1:43.03 (#61 all-time), 2004 season best 1:48.27 (Jul 12, 2004, Patra (GRE)) · National record (1000 Metres Short Track)

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2004
800m
1:48.27-Jul 12, 2004
Patra (GRE)
2003
800m
1:45.68-Jun 24, 2003
Trikala (GRE)
2002
800m
1:49.8h-Jun 7, 2002
Nairobi (KEN)
2001
800m
1:44.21-Jul 20, 2001
Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON)
2001
1000m
2:17.35-Jul 9, 2001
Nice (FRA)
2000
800m
1:44.20-Aug 11, 2000
Zürich (SUI)
2000
800m-short-track
1:46.26-Jan 29, 2000
Karlsruhe (GER) (i)
2000
1000m-short-track
2:15.50-Feb 6, 2000-Stuttgart (GER) (i)
2000
1000m
2:16.28-Aug 1, 2000
Stuttgart (GER) (i)
1999
800m
1:43.98-Jun 30, 1999
Oslo Mobil Bislett Games
1999
800m-short-track
1:46.51-Feb 7, 1999
Stuttgart (GER) (i)
1999
1000m
2:13.56-Jul 17, 1999
Nice (FRA)
1998
800m
1:43.03-Jul 19, 1998
Stuttgart (GER)
1998
4x400m
3:05.56-Sep 20, 1998-Kuala Lumpur (MAS)

2004

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:48.27-Jul 12Patra Tofalia, Patra
800m
1:48.85-Jun 27Bielsko-Biala Beskidian Athletics - GP PZLA, Bielsko-Biala
800m
1:48.6HT-Jun 16Kingston University Match, Kingston-upon-Thames
800m
1:48.98-Jun 9Cottbus Internationales Lausitzer Meeting, Cottbus
800m
1:50.63-Jun 5Bydgoszcz European Athletics Festival, Bydgoszcz
800m
1:48.33-May 29Kalamata Papaflessia, Kalamata

2003

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.32-Aug 10San Sebastián Gran Premio Reebok, San Sebastián
800m
1:46.27-Aug 3Leverkusen Bayer Meeting, Leverkusen
800m
1:48.51-Jul 27Patra Tofaleia, Pyrgos
800m
1:47.09-Jul 17Algiers Sonatrach Meeting, Algiers
800m
1:48.50-Jul 8Sotteville International Meeting, Sotteville-lès-Rouen
800m
1:47.91-Jul 5Cork City Sports, Cork
800m
1:46.60-Jun 29Poznań Żywiec Cup, Poznan
800m
1:45.68-Jun 24-
800m
1:45.68-Jun 24Trikala Tsiklitiria, Trikala
800m
1:46.38-Jun 15Dortmund Sparkassen DLV Meeting, Dortmund
800m
1:49.13-Jun 6Nairobi Kenyan Armed Forces Ch., Nairobi

2002

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:49.8HT-Jun 7Nairobi Kenyan Armed Forces Ch., Nairobi

2001

21 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:44.40-Sep 2-
800m
1:44.40-Sep 2Rieti 2001, Rieti
800m
1:47.99-Aug 22Thessaloniki Olympic Meeting, Thessaloniki
800m
1:45.71-Aug 17Weltklasse Zürich
800m
1:45.71-Aug 17-
800m
1:46.17-Jul 22Patra Tofalia, Patra
800m
1:44.21-Jul 20-
800m
1:44.21-Jul 20Monte Carlo Herculis
800m
1:45.11-Jul 14Formia World Formia Meeting, Formia
800m
1:45.11-Jul 14-
800m
1:47.66-Jul 12Sotteville, Sotteville-lès-Rouen
1000m
2:17.35-Jul 9Nice Nikaia, Nice
800m
1:48.47-Jul 1Beirut International Military Games, Beirut
800m
1:47.68-Jun 22Kenyan Championships
800m
1:46.7HT-Jun 21Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
800m
1:46.73-Jun 8Poznan Zywiec SA Cup, Poznan
800m
1:45.54-Jun 4Rehlingen International, Rehlingen
800m
1:45.54-Jun 4-
800m
1:46.2HT-May 26Nairobi Kenyan Armed Forces Athletics Championships, Nairobi
800m
1:47.5HT-May 25Nairobi Kenyan Armed Forces Athletics Championships, Nairobi
800m
1:46.4HT-May 10Nairobi

2000

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.48-Sep 2Patra Tofalia, Patra
800m
1:45.96-Aug 30Thessaloniki Olympic Meeting, Thessaloniki
800m
1:45.96-Aug 30-
800m
1:45.58-Aug 27Padova
800m
1:45.58-Aug 27-
800m
1:44.93-Aug 18Monte Carlo Herculis-Zepter 2000
800m
1:44.93-Aug 18-
800m
1:44.20-Aug 11Weltklasse Zürich
800m
1:44.20-Aug 11-
800m
1:47.61-Aug 7Malmö MAI-Galan, Malmö
1000m
2:16.28-Aug 1Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
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Honours

5

Johannesburg All-Africa Games

800 Metres

1999
7

IAAF World Championships

800 Metres

1999
8

Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games

800 Metres

1998
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Kenyan Championships

800 Metres

1998
8

Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games

800 Metres

1998
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kennedy Kimwetich's 1000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Kennedy Kimwetich's 1000 Metres Short Track personal best is 2:15.50, set on Feb 6, 2000 in Stuttgart (GER) (i).

Which events does Kennedy Kimwetich compete in?

Kennedy Kimwetich competes in the 1000 Metres Short Track and 800 m.

How did Kennedy Kimwetich perform in 2004?

2004 season best: 1:48.27, set on Jul 12, 2004 in Patra (GRE).