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Kipchumba Gideon Mitei

Kipchumba Gideon Mitei

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Birth dateJan 16, 1980
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Kipchumba Gideon Mitei is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on January 16, 1980. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 7:54.72 in the 3000m, 13:45.0h in the 5000m, 1:02:37 in the Semi, 2:17:59 in the Marathon and 45:30 in the 15Kilometr. He has earned 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
10 Kilometres Road
28:07
3000 m
7:54.72
2008 season best
28:57
Oct 26, 2008
2008 season best
Age
46 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 28:07, 3000 m 7:54.72, 2008 season best 28:57 (Oct 26, 2008) · 46 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2008
10Kilometr
28:57-Oct 26, 2008
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2008
20Kilometr
1:00:10-Oct 12, 2008--
2008
Semi
1:04:51-Apr 13, 2008
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2007
Semi
1:02:37-Nov 18, 2007
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2006
Semi
1:05:06-Oct 29, 2006
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2004
10Kilometr
29:23-Oct 24, 2004
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2004
Semi
1:05:21-Oct 3, 2004
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2003
5000m
14:14.5h-May 10, 2003
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2001
10Kilometr
28:59-May 20, 2001
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2001
15Kilometr
45:30-May 1, 2001--
2001
Semi
1:03:00-Apr 22, 2001
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2000
5000m
13:51.7h-Jul 21, 2000
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2000
10Kilometr
28:55-Apr 30, 2000
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2000
Marathon
2:17:59-Mar 5, 2000--
1999
CrossCount
25:45-Mar 28, 1999
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27th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Belfast
1999
10Kilometr
28:07-May 2, 1999
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1998
3000m
7:54.72-Jun 1, 1998--
1998
5000m
13:45.0h-Jun 16, 1998
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1997
CrossCount
25:20-Mar 23, 1997
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25th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Torino
1996
CrossCount
24:55-Mar 23, 1996
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2008

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:06:29-Nov 16Boulogne-Billancourt Half Marathon, Boulogne-Billancourt
10Kilometr
28:57-Oct 26Taulé-Morlaix 10 km, Taule Morlaix
Semi
1:06:53-Oct 19St-Denis Half Marathon, St-Denis
20Kilometr
1:00:10-Oct 12Paris International 20 km, Paris
Semi
1:04:51-Apr 13Annecy Half Marathon, Annecy

2007

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:02:37-Nov 18Boulogne Billancourt Half Marathon, Boulogne-Billancourt
Semi
1:06:57-Oct 28Nairobi Half Marathon, Nairobi

2006

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:07:26-Nov 19Boulogne-Billancourt Half Marathon, Boulogne-Billancourt
Semi
1:05:06-Oct 29Taule Morlaix Half Marathon, Taule Morlaix

2004

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
30:38-Oct 31Taule Morlaix
10Kilometr
29:23-Oct 24Montereau
Semi
1:05:21-Oct 3St-Denis Half Marathon, St-Denis

2003

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:14.5HT-May 10Eldoret AK Weekend Meeting, Eldoret

2001

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
28:59-May 20Cona 10 km, Cona
15Kilometr
45:30-May 1Le Puy-en-Velay 15 km, Le Puy-en-Velay
Semi
1:03:00-Apr 22Nice Half Marathon, Nice

2000

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:51.7HT-Jul 21Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
10Kilometr
28:55-Apr 30Cleveland 10 km, Cleveland, OH
Marathon
2:17:59-Mar 5Piacenza Marathon, Piacenza

1999

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
28:07-May 2Cleveland 10 km, Cleveland, OH
CrossCount
25:45-Mar 2827th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Belfast

1998

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:52.60-Aug 28Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
5000m
13:49.60-Aug 2Annecy IAAF World Junior Championships, Parc des Sports, Annecy
5000m
14:25.14-Jul 31Annecy IAAF World Junior Championships, Parc des Sports, Annecy
5000m
13:49.60-Jul 28Annecy IAAF World Junior Championships, Parc des Sports, Annecy
5000m
14:25.14-Jul 28Annecy IAAF World Junior Championships, Parc des Sports, Annecy
5000m
13:46.1HT-Jul 4Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
5000m
13:45.0HT-Jun 16Nairobi Kenyan Junior Championships, Nairobi
3000m
7:54.72-Jun 1Hengelo Adriaan Paulen Memorial, FBK Stadium, Hengelo

1997

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
25:20-Mar 2325th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Torino

1996

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
24:55-Mar 2324th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Stellenbosch

Honours

🥉

27th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country U20 Race

1999
🥈

Annecy IAAF World Junior Championships

5000 Metres

1998
F

25th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country U20 Race

1997
7

24th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country U20 Race

1996
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kipchumba Gideon Mitei's 10 Kilometres Road personal best?

Kipchumba Gideon Mitei's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 28:07, set on May 2, 1999 in Cleveland, OH (USA).

Which events does Kipchumba Gideon Mitei compete in?

Kipchumba Gideon Mitei competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and 3000 m.

How did Kipchumba Gideon Mitei perform in 2008?

2008 season best: 28:57, set on Oct 26, 2008.