Kipkemboi Kimeli
- Born
- Nov 30, 1966 (59 years old)
- Birthplace
- Kakamega County, Kenya
- Events
- 10 000 m · 5000 m
- Height
- 1.73 m
- Weight
- 64 kg
Kipkemboi Kimeli (November 30, 1966 – February 6, 2010) was a Kenyan long-distance runner who won the bronze medal in the 10,000 metres at the 1988 Seoul Olympics Kimeli died in Albuquerque, New Mexico from complications from pneumonia and tuberculosis on February 6, 2010 at the age of 43. Kimeli died in Albuquerque, New Mexico from complications from pneumonia and tuberculosis on February 6, 2010 at the age of 43.
Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.
Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.
As of Oct 29, 2026: 10 000 m 27:25.16 (#293 all-time), 5000 m 13:25.97, 1998 season best 29:46 (May 31, 1998, Verbania (ITA)) · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · 59 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | – | 1 | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 10Kilometr | 29:46 | – | May 31, 1998 | Verbania (ITA) |
| 1997 | Semi | 1:05:43 | – | Aug 17, 1997 | San Diego, CA (USA) |
| 1996 | 15Kilometr | 47:32 | – | May 19, 1996 | Far Hills, NJ (USA) |
| 1996 | 25Kilometr | 1:22:36 | – | Sep 8, 1996 | Minneapolis, MN (USA) |
| 1995 | 25Kilometr | 1:20:52 | – | Sep 10, 1995 | Minneapolis, MN (USA) |
| 1994 | 3000mSt | 8:38.7h | – | Jun 11, 1994 | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 1993 | 15Kilometr | 43:54 | – | Jun 27, 1993 | Portland, OR (USA) |
| 1993 | 10MilesRoa | 47:35 | – | Sep 6, 1993 | Park Forest, IL (USA) |