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Laban Kipkemboi

Laban Kipkemboi

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Birth dateDec 30, 1977
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Laban Kipkemboi is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on December 30, 1977. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 3:41.34 in the 1500m, 7:52.3h in the 3000m, 1:01:16 in the Semi, 2:08:38 in the Marathon and 44:02 in the 15Kilometr. He has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
Marathon
2:08:38
#972 all-time
Half Marathon
1:01:16
2016 season best
2:20:09
Dec 18, 2016 · Danzhou (CHN)
2016 season best
Age
48 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: Marathon 2:08:38 (#972 all-time), Half Marathon 1:01:16, 2016 season best 2:20:09 (Dec 18, 2016, Danzhou (CHN)) · 48 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2016
Marathon
2:20:09-Dec 18, 2016
↓
Danzhou (CHN)
2014
Marathon
2:09:25-Oct 19, 2014
↓
Gongju (KOR)
2012
Semi
1:03:07-May 27, 2012
↓
Kigali (RWA)
2010
Marathon
2:10:40-Mar 21, 2010
↓
Los Angeles, CA (USA)
2009
Marathon
2:10:29-May 25, 2009
↓
Los Angeles, CA (USA)
2008
Marathon
2:09:46-Apr 27, 2008
↓
Hamburg (GER)
2007
Marathon
2:08:38-Mar 18, 2007
↓
Seoul (KOR)
2006
Semi
1:06:49-May 21, 2006
↓
Coban (GUA)
2006
Marathon
2:10:08-Mar 19, 2006
↓
Los Angeles, CA (USA)
2005
Marathon
2:09:22-Oct 9, 2005
↓
Chicago Marathon
2004
Semi
1:02:25-Sep 5, 2004
↓
Virginia Beach, VA (USA)
2003
1500m
3:41.34-Jun 28, 2003-Villefranche-sur-Saone (FRA)
2003
10MilesRoa
46:32-Aug 23, 2003
↑
Flint, MI (USA)
2003
Semi
1:01:29-Sep 21, 2003
↓
Philadelphia, PA (USA)
2003
Marathon
2:13:55-Nov 2, 2003
↓
New York City Marathon
2002
3000m
7:52.3h-Jun 9, 2002-Izegem (BEL)
2002
Semi
1:02:27-Apr 28, 2002
↓
Ivry-sur-Seine (FRA)
2002
25Kilometr
1:16:54-May 11, 2002-Grand Rapids, MI (USA)
2002
Marathon
2:08:39-Nov 3, 2002
↓
New York Marathon
2001
10Kilometr
29:27-Jun 10, 2001
↓
Middletown, NY (USA)
2001
15Kilometr
44:02-May 1, 2001-Le Puy-en-Velay (FRA)
2001
10MilesRoa
46:41-Aug 25, 2001
↑
Flint, MI (USA)
2001
Semi
1:01:16-Apr 22, 2001
↓
Ivry-sur-Seine (FRA)
2001
20Kilometr
1:01:31-May 26, 2001-Wheeling, WV (USA)
2000
10Kilometr
28:17-Sep 24, 2000
↓
Swansea (GBR)

2016

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:20:09-Dec 18Danzhou International Marathon, Danzhou
Marathon
2:24:59-Apr 24Madrid Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, Madrid

2014

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:09:25-Oct 19Gongju Dong-A Marathon, Gongju

2012

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:03:07-May 27Kigali International Peace Half Marathon, Kigali

2010

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:10:40-Mar 21Los Angeles Marathon, Los Angeles, CA

2009

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:10:40-Oct 25Frankfurt Marathon, Frankfurt
Marathon
2:10:29-May 25Los Angeles Marathon, Los Angeles, CA

2008

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:09:46-Apr 27Hamburg Marathon, Hamburg
Marathon
2:14:07-Mar 16Seoul Marathon, Seoul

2007

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
DNF-Aug 25IAAF World Championships
Marathon
2:08:38-Mar 18Seoul International Marathon, Seoul

2006

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:07:01-Jun 11Denver Riverfront Arby’s Half Marathon, Denver, CO
Semi
1:06:49-May 21Coban International Half Marathon, Coban
Marathon
2:10:08-Mar 19-
Marathon
2:10:08-Mar 18Los Angeles Marathon, Los Angeles, CA

2005

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:09:22-Oct 9Chicago Marathon
Marathon
2:10:51-Mar 6Los Angeles Marathon, Los Angeles, CA

2004

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:02:25-Sep 5Virginia Beach Half Marathon, Virginia Beach, VA

2003

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:13:55-Nov 2New York City Marathon
Semi
1:03:04-Oct 12Boston Half Marathon, Boston, MA
Semi
1:01:29-Sep 21Philadelphia Half Marathon, Philadelphia, PA
Semi
1:06:20-Aug 31Virginia Beach Half Marathon, Virginia Beach, VA
10MilesRoa
46:32-Aug 23Flint Crim Festival of Races, Flint, MI
1500m
3:41.34-Jun 28Villefranche sur Saône Middle Distance Meeting, Villefranche-sur-Saone
Marathon
2:17:50-Apr 21Boston Marathon

2002

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:08:39-Nov 3New York Marathon
3000m
7:52.3HT-Jun 9Izegem Fortis, Izegem
25Kilometr
1:16:54-May 11Grand Rapids 25 km, Grand Rapids, MI
Semi
1:06:48-May 4Indianapolis Half Marathon, Indianapolis, IN
Semi
1:02:27-Apr 28Ivry-sur-Seine Humarathon, Ivry-sur-Seine

2001

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:01:50-Sep 16Philadelphia Half Marathon, Philadelphia, PA
Semi
1:02:21-Sep 2Virginia Beach Half Marathon, Virginia Beach, VA
10MilesRoa
46:41-Aug 25Flint 10 miles, Flint, MI
10Kilometr
29:27-Jun 10Middletown 10 km, Middletown, NY
Semi
1:06:53-Jun 3Kansas City Half Marathon, Kansas City, MO
20Kilometr
1:01:31-May 26Wheeling Ogden Newspapers, Wheeling, WV
15Kilometr
44:02-May 1Le Puy-en-Velay 15 km, Le Puy-en-Velay
Semi
1:01:16-Apr 22Ivry-sur-Seine Humarathon, Ivry-sur-Seine

2000

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
28:17-Sep 24Swansea 10 km, Swansea

Honours

6

Chicago Marathon

Marathon

2005
8

New York City Marathon

Marathon

2003
🥉

New York Marathon

Marathon

2002
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Laban Kipkemboi's Marathon personal best?

Laban Kipkemboi's Marathon personal best is 2:08:38, set on Mar 18, 2007 in Seoul (KOR), #972 on the all-time list.

Which events does Laban Kipkemboi compete in?

Laban Kipkemboi competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Laban Kipkemboi perform in 2016?

2016 season best: 2:20:09, set on Dec 18, 2016 in Danzhou (CHN).