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Kenneth Koech

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Kenneth Koech

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Birth dateApr 21, 1977
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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, 1:51.73 in the 800m-short-track and 2:23.82 in the 1000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
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)
2007 season best
Age
49 years old

As of Sep 23, 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

PB

Personal bests

1:46.10
#980 all-time
3:42.14
Mile
4:08.25
800m-short-track
1:51.73
1000m
2:23.82
1000m-short-track
2:23.82
mile-short-track
4:13.86

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2007
mile-short-track
4:46.45-Dec 1, 2007
↓
Lynchburg, VA (USA) (i)
2007
Mile
4:46.45-Dec 1, 2007
↓
Lynchburg, VA (USA) (i)
2002
800m
1:50.58-Apr 12, 2002
↓
Knoxville, TN (USA)
2001
800m
1:48.69-May 12, 2001
↓
Bloomington, IN (USA)
2001
1000m
2:26.44-Mar 2, 2001
↓
Johnson City, TN (USA) (i)
2001
1000m-short-track
2:26.64-Feb 17, 2001
↓
Carbondale, IL (USA) (i)
2001
1500m
3:45.03-May 26, 2001
↓
Abbotsford (CAN)
2001
Mile
4:08.25-Mar 3, 2001
↓
Johnson City, TN (USA) (i)
2001
mile-short-track
4:13.86-Jan 27, 2001
↓
Carbondale, IL (USA) (i)
2000
800m
1:51.73-Jan 9, 2000
↓
Saskatoon (CAN) (i)
2000
800m-short-track
1:51.73-Jan 9, 2000
↑
Saskatoon (CAN) (i)
1999
800m
1:46.10-May 26, 1999
↓
Palm Beach, FL (USA)
1999
800m-short-track
1:52.39-Jan 16, 1999
↑
Champaign, IL (USA) (i)
1999
1000m-short-track
2:23.82-Feb 26, 1999
↓
Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)
1999
1000m
2:23.82-Feb 26, 1999
↓
Lincoln, NE (USA) (i)
1999
1500m
3:42.14-May 1, 1999
↓
St. Charles (USA)

2007

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
mile-short-track
4:46.45-Dec 1Lynchburg Liberty Kickoff, Lynchburg, VA (i)

2002

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:50.84-May 25Olathe NAIA Ch., Olathe, KS
800m
1:53.26-May 24Olathe NAIA Ch., Olathe, KS
800m
1:53.61-May 17Berea Baldwin-Wallace Twillight Meet, Berea, OH
800m
1:50.58-Apr 12Knoxville Sea Ray Relays Open/Coll., Knoxville, TN
800m
1:54.25-Mar 2Johnson City NAIA Indoor Championships, Johnson City, TN (i)
800m
1:54.97-Mar 2Johnson City NAIA Indoor Championships, Johnson City, TN (i)

2001

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:45.03-May 26Abbotsford NAIA Ch., Abbotsford
800m
1:49.32-May 26Abbotsford NAIA Ch., Abbotsford
800m
1:51.42-May 25Abbotsford NAIA Ch., Abbotsford
800m
1:48.69-May 12Bloomington Billy Hayes Festival, Bloomington, IN
1000m
2:27.78-Mar 3Johnson City NAIA Indoor Championships, Johnson City, TN (i)
Mile
4:08.25-Mar 3Johnson City NAIA Indoor Championships, Johnson City, TN (i)
1000m
2:26.44-Mar 2Johnson City NAIA Indoor Championships, Johnson City, TN (i)
1000m-short-track
2:26.64-Feb 17Carbondale SIUC Ch., Carbondale, IL (i)
mile-short-track
4:13.86-Jan 27Carbondale Saluki McDonald's Inv., Carbondale, IL (i)

2000

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m-short-track
1:51.73-Jan 9Saskatoon Columbus Invitational, Saskatoon (i)

1999

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:45.89-May 26Palm Beach Gardens NAIA Ch., Palm Beach, FL
800m
1:46.10-May 26Palm Beach Gardens NAIA Ch., Palm Beach, FL
1500m
3:42.14-May 1St. Charles Lion Inv., St. Charles
800m
1:47.77-Apr 24Des Moines Drake Relays University - College, Des Moines, IA
800m
1:48.15-Mar 27Tuscaloosa Alabama Relays, Tuscaloosa, AL
1000m-short-track
2:25.01-Feb 27Lincoln Indoor National Ch., Lincoln, NE (i)
1000m-short-track
2:23.82-Feb 26Lincoln Indoor National Ch., Lincoln, NE (i)
1000m-short-track
2:27.93-Feb 13Carbondale Saluki, Carbondale, IL (i)
1000m-short-track
2:33.72-Jan 23Charleston, IL (i)
800m-short-track
1:52.39-Jan 16Champaign, IL (i)

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kenneth Koech's 800 m personal best?

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.

Which events does Kenneth Koech compete in?

Kenneth Koech competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

How did Kenneth Koech perform in 2007?

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