Kenneth Koech

Born
Apr 21, 1977 (49 years old)
Events
800 m · 1500 m

Kenneth Koech is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on April 21, 1977. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:46.10 in the 800m, 3:42.14 in the 1500m, 4:08.25 in the Mile, 4:08.25 in the Mile and 1:51.73 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 800 m1:46.10
2007 season best4:46.45Dec 1, 2007 · Lynchburg, VA (USA) (i)
Personal best · 1500 m3:42.14

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 m 1:46.10 (#980 all-time), 1500 m 3:42.14, 2007 season best 4:46.45 (Dec 1, 2007, Lynchburg, VA (USA) (i)) · 49 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mFL 1999Kenya 800 m all-time list1:46.101,140 pts#980
1500mSt. Charles 1999Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:42.141,078 pts–
MileIndoorTN 20014:08.251,026 pts–
Mile2001Kenya Mile all-time list4:08.25976 pts–
800m-short-track20001:51.731,031 pts–
800m-short-trackIndoorSaskatoon 20001:51.731,031 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2007Mile Indoor4:46.45–Dec 1, 2007Lynchburg, VA (USA) (i)
2007mile-short-track 4:46.45–Dec 1, 2007–
2007mile-short-track Indoor4:46.45–Dec 1, 2007Lynchburg, VA (USA) (i)
2002800m 1:50.58–Apr 12, 2002Knoxville, TN (USA)
2001800m 1:48.69–May 12, 2001Bloomington, IN (USA)
20011000m 2:26.44–Mar 2, 2001–
20011000m Indoor2:26.44–Mar 2, 2001Johnson City, TN (USA) (i)
20011000m-short-track Indoor2:26.64–Feb 17, 2001Carbondale, IL (USA) (i)

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Kenneth Koech's 800 m personal best is 1:46.10, set on May 26, 1999 in Palm Beach, FL (USA), #980 on the all-time list.

Kenneth Koech competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

2007 season best: 4:46.45, set on Dec 1, 2007 in Lynchburg, VA (USA) (i).