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Kigen Chemadi
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Kigen Chemadi is a Kenya middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:51.06 in the 800m, 3:47.15 in the 1500m, 4:00.46 in the Mile, 7:58.42 in the 3000m and 13:36.82 in the 5000m. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
Key facts
5000 Metres Short Track
13:36.82
As of Sep 14, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:28.20 (#848 all-time), 5000 Metres Short Track 13:36.82, 2022 season best 31:16 (Mar 5, 2022)
PB
Personal bests
1:51.06
3:47.15
4:00.46
7:58.42
13:36.82
5:49.29
7:58.42
30:02
1:54.34
4:05.51
13:36.82
4:03.56
9:32.60
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 10Kilometr | 31:16 | - | Mar 5, 2022 | ↓ | - |
| 2022 | Semi | 1:07:45 | - | Oct 8, 2022 | ↓ | - |
| 2021 | 800m | 1:54.71 | - | Apr 3, 2021 | ↓ | WKU Charles Ruter Track, Bowling Green, KY (USA) |
| 2021 | 1500m | 3:49.84 | - | Apr 10, 2021 | ↑ | Ole Miss T&F Complex, Oxford, MS (USA) |
| 2021 | MileRoad | 4:03.56 | - | Aug 20, 2021 | - | Spartanburg, SC (USA) |
| 2021 | 3000mSt | 8:28.20 | - | Jun 11, 2021 | ↑ | NCAA Div. I Outdoor Championships |
| 2021 | 5000m | 14:01.29 | - | Apr 16, 2021 | ↑ | Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, AL (USA) |
| 2021 | 10Kilometr | 30:02 | - | Nov 21, 2021 | ↓ | Davie, FL (USA) |
| 2021 | Semi | 1:06:31 | - | Oct 9, 2021 | ↓ | - |
| 2020 | 800m-short-track | 1:56.17 | - | Feb 22, 2020 | ↓ | CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 800m | 1:56.17 | - | Feb 22, 2020 | ↓ | CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | Mile | 4:00.46 | - | Jan 18, 2020 | ↑ | Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | mile-short-track | 4:13.20 | - | Feb 22, 2020 | ↓ | CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 3000m-short-track | 8:02.28 | - | Jan 10, 2020 | ↓ | CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 3000m | 8:02.28 | - | Jan 10, 2020 | ↑ | CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | DistanceMe | 9:32.60 | - | Feb 28, 2020 | ↑ | Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 5000m | 14:08.88 | - | Feb 22, 2020 | ↑ | CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2020 | 5000m-short-track | 14:08.88 | - | Feb 22, 2020 | ↓ | CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 1500m | 3:50.97 | - | Apr 12, 2019 | ↑ | Knoxville, TN (USA) |
| 2019 | Mile | 4:04.06 | - | Jan 19, 2019 | ↑ | Nashville, TN (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 2000Metres | 5:49.29 | - | Mar 23, 2019 | - | Nashville, TN (USA) |
| 2019 | 3000m-short-track | 8:13.75 | - | Feb 2, 2019 | ↓ | Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 3000m | 8:13.75 | - | Feb 2, 2019 | ↑ | Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 3000mSt | 8:38.28 | - | May 24, 2019 | ↑ | Jacksonville, FL (USA) |
| 2019 | DistanceMe | 9:53.99 | - | Apr 13, 2019 | ↑ | Knoxville, TN (USA) |
| 2019 | 5000m | 13:36.82 | - | Dec 7, 2019 | ↑ | Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2019 | 5000m-short-track | 13:36.82 | - | Dec 7, 2019 | ↓ | Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 800m | 1:54.34 | - | Feb 17, 2018 | ↓ | Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 800m-short-track | 1:54.34 | - | Feb 17, 2018 | ↓ | Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | Mile | 4:01.13 | - | Feb 10, 2018 | ↑ | Ames, IA (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | mile-short-track | 4:14.38 | - | Feb 17, 2018 | ↓ | Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 3000m | 7:58.42 | - | Feb 3, 2018 | ↑ | Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 3000m-short-track | 7:58.42 | - | Feb 3, 2018 | ↓ | Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | DistanceMe | 9:54.03 | - | Feb 17, 2018 | ↑ | Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 5000m | 14:17.10 | - | Feb 17, 2018 | ↑ | Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2018 | 5000m-short-track | 14:17.10 | - | Feb 17, 2018 | ↓ | Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 800m | 1:51.06 | - | Apr 22, 2017 | ↓ | Auburn, AL (USA) |
| 2017 | 800m-short-track | 1:55.99 | - | Jan 7, 2017 | ↓ | Nashville, TN (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 1500m | 3:47.15 | - | May 14, 2017 | ↑ | El Paso, TX (USA) |
| 2017 | Mile | 4:01.55 | - | Jan 21, 2017 | ↑ | Nashville, TN (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | mile-short-track | 4:05.51 | - | Feb 19, 2017 | ↓ | Birmingham, AL (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 3000m-short-track | 8:01.95 | - | Feb 3, 2017 | ↓ | Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 3000m | 8:01.95 | - | Feb 3, 2017 | ↑ | Winston Salem, NC (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | DistanceMe | 9:34.52 | - | Jan 27, 2017 | ↑ | University Park, PA (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 5000m | 13:56.54 | - | Apr 14, 2017 | ↑ | Torrance, CA (USA) |
| 2017 | 5000m-short-track | 14:01.44 | - | Dec 8, 2017 | ↓ | Bloomington, IN (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 1500m | 3:59.08 | - | Apr 2, 2016 | ↑ | Cape Girardeau, MO (USA) |
| 2016 | 3000m | 8:09.43 | - | Dec 3, 2016 | ↑ | Nashville, TN (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 5000m | 15:08.85 | - | Apr 22, 2016 | ↑ | Auburn, AL (USA) |
2022
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:07:45 | - | Oct 8 | The Middle Half - Murfreesboro Half Marathon, Murfreesboro, TN |
10Kilometr | 31:16 | - | Mar 5 | ASPIRE Wine 10K, Hoover, AL |
2021
20 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 30:02 | - | Nov 21 | Flanigan's Rockin' Rib 10K, Davie, FL |
10Kilometr | 30:08 | - | Nov 6 | BTC Vulcan Run 10k, Birmingham, AL |
Semi | 1:06:31 | - | Oct 9 | The Middle Half, Murfreesboro, TN |
10Kilometr | 30:37 | - | Sep 6 | Cotton Row Run, Huntsville, AL |
MileRoad | 4:03.56 | - | Aug 20 | MassMutual Main Street Mile, Spartanburg, SC |
3000mSt | 8:38.50 | - | Jul 25 | Sound Running Sunset Tour - APU, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA |
3000mSt | 8:31.75 | - | Jun 11 | NCAA Div. I Outdoor Championships |
3000mSt | 8:28.20 | - | Jun 11 | NCAA Div. I Outdoor Championships |
3000mSt | 8:31.75 | - | Jun 9 | NCAA Div. I Outdoor Championships |
3000mSt | 8:37.93 | - | May 28 | NCAA East Preliminary, University of North Florda Jax Track at Hodges Stadium, Jacksonville, FL |
5000m | 14:04.79 | - | May 16 | Conference USA Ch., Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium, Murfreesboro, TN |
3000mSt | 8:44.79 | - | May 15 | Conference USA Ch., Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium, Murfreesboro, TN |
3000mSt | 8:35.75 | - | May 1 | Tennessee Challenge, Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium, Knoxville, TN |
5000m | 14:01.29 | - | Apr 16 | Auburn War Eagle Invite, Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, AL |
1500m | 3:49.84 | - | Apr 10 | Joe Walker Invitational, Ole Miss T&F Complex, Oxford, MS |
3000mSt | 8:51.97 | - | Apr 9 | Joe Walker Invitational, Ole Miss T&F Complex, Oxford, MS |
1500m | 3:50.36 | - | Apr 3 | WKU Hilltopper Relays, WKU Charles Ruter Track, Bowling Green, KY |
800m | 1:54.71 | - | Apr 3 | WKU Hilltopper Relays, WKU Charles Ruter Track, Bowling Green, KY |
800m | 1:56.83 | - | Mar 20 | Tiger Track Classic, Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, AL |
1500m | 3:51.95 | - | Mar 19 | Tiger Track Classic, Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, AL - Invitational Events |
2020
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DistanceMe | 9:32.60 | - | Feb 28 | Boston University Last Chance Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
3000m-short-track | 8:12.31 | - | Feb 23 | Conference USA Indoor Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i) |
mile-short-track | 4:18.07 | - | Feb 23 | Conference USA Indoor Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i) |
800m-short-track | 1:56.17 | - | Feb 22 | Conference USA Indoor Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i) |
mile-short-track | 4:13.20 | - | Feb 22 | Conference USA Indoor Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i) |
5000m-short-track | 14:08.88 | - | Feb 22 | Conference USA Indoor Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i) |
3000m-short-track | 8:13.78 | - | Feb 1 | Indiana University Relays, Gladstein Fieldhouse Indiana Un., Bloomington, IN (i) - Open Event |
DistanceMe | 9:37.85 | - | Jan 31 | Indiana University Relays, Gladstein Fieldhouse Indiana Un., Bloomington, IN (i) |
Mile | 4:00.46 | - | Jan 18 | Vanderbilt Invitational, Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (i) |
3000m-short-track | 8:02.28 | - | Jan 10 | UAB Blazer Invitational, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i) |
2019
18 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m-short-track | 13:36.82 | - | Dec 7 | BU Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i) |
5000m | 14:22.92 | - | Jun 7 | NCAA Div. I Outdoor Championships |
3000mSt | 8:40.22 | - | Jun 7 | NCAA Div. I Outdoor Championships |
3000mSt | 8:44.79 | - | Jun 7 | NCAA Div. I Outdoor Championships |
3000mSt | 8:44.79 | - | Jun 5 | NCAA Div. I Outdoor Championships |
5000m | 14:00.52 | - | May 25 | NCAA East Preliminary Round, Jacksonville, FL |
3000mSt | 8:38.28 | - | May 24 | NCAA East Preliminary Round, Jacksonville, FL |
1500m | 3:55.06 | - | May 12 | Conference USA Ch., Charlotte, NC |
5000m | 14:15.34 | - | May 12 | Conference USA Ch., Charlotte, NC |
1500m | 3:58.37 | - | May 11 | Conference USA Ch., Charlotte, NC |
3000mSt | 8:47.93 | - | May 11 | Conference USA Ch., Charlotte, NC |
3000mSt | 8:49.44 | - | Apr 20 | Virginia Challenge, Charlottesville, VA - Invitational Events |
DistanceMe | 9:53.99 | - | Apr 13 | Tennessee Relays, Knoxville, TN |
1500m | 3:50.97 | - | Apr 12 | Tennessee Relays, Knoxville, TN |
3000mSt | 8:55.47 | - | Apr 5 | Tiger Track Classic, Auburn, AL |
5000m | 13:46.84 | - | Mar 29 | Raleigh Relays, Raleigh, NC |
2000Metres | 5:49.29 | - | Mar 23 | Vanderbilt Black and Gold Invitational, Nashville, TN |
1500m | 3:51.69 | - | Mar 22 | Vanderbilt Black and Gold Invitational, Nashville, TN |
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Honours
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2021NCAA Div. I Outdoor Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Kigen Chemadi's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?
Kigen Chemadi's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:28.20, set on Jun 11, 2021 in Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA), #848 on the all-time list.
Which events does Kigen Chemadi compete in?
Kigen Chemadi competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 5000 Metres Short Track.
How did Kigen Chemadi perform in 2022?
2022 season best: 31:16, set on Mar 5, 2022.