Kennedy Kithuka

Born
Jun 4, 1989 (37 years old)
Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 10 000 m

Kennedy Kithuka is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on June 4, 1989. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:54.07 in the 800m, 3:45.82 in the 1500m, 3:59.53 in the Mile, 4:02.65 in the Mile and 7:50.26 in the 3000m. He has earned 1 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track13:25.38
2016 season best14:12Apr 3, 2016 · Carlsbad, CA
Personal best · 10 000 m27:41.73

As of Oct 27, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 13:25.38, 10 000 m 27:41.73 (#586 all-time), 2016 season best 14:12 (Apr 3, 2016, Carlsbad, CA (USA)) · 37 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mTX 20141:54.07914 pts–
1500mTX 20133:45.821,030 pts–
MileIndoorTX 20133:59.531,136 pts–
Mile20144:02.651,043 pts–
3000mIndoorIN 20137:50.261,138 pts–
3000m20137:50.261,114 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20165Kilometre 14:12–Apr 3, 2016Carlsbad, CA (USA)
20153000m 8:28.91–Jan 31, 2015–
20153000m Indoor8:28.91–Jan 31, 2015Lubbock, TX (USA) (i)
2014800m 1:54.07–Mar 22, 2014San Antonio, TX (USA)
20141500m 3:45.98–Apr 12, 2014Abilene, TX (USA)
2014Mile Indoor4:02.65–Feb 14, 2014Lubbock, TX (USA) (i)
2014Mile 4:02.65–Feb 14, 2014–
20143000m Indoor8:03.60–Feb 1, 2014Lubbock, TX (USA) (i)
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Kennedy Kithuka's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 13:25.38, set on Mar 8, 2013.

Kennedy Kithuka competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 10 000 m.

2016 season best: 14:12, set on Apr 3, 2016 in Carlsbad, CA (USA).