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Luka Keitany

Luka Keitany

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Birth dateJul 22, 1977
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Luka Keitany is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on July 22, 1977. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:52.64 in the 3000m, 13:33.14 in the 5000m, 27:21.29 in the 10000m, 1:02:04 in the Semi and 8:17.50 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
10 000 m
27:21.29
#231 all-time
Half Marathon
1:02:04
2004 season best
8:17.50
Dec 12, 2004 · Düsseldorf (GER) (i)
2004 season best
Age
49 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 10 000 m 27:21.29 (#231 all-time), Half Marathon 1:02:04, 2004 season best 8:17.50 (Dec 12, 2004, Düsseldorf (GER) (i)) · 49 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2004
3000m-short-track
8:17.50-Dec 12, 2004-Düsseldorf (GER) (i)
2004
3000m
8:17.50-Dec 12, 2004
↓
Düsseldorf (GER) (i)
2004
10Kilometr
28:52-Nov 28, 2004
↓
Madrid (ESP)
2003
10MilesRoa
48:28-Sep 14, 2003
↓
Arnhem (NED)
2003
Semi
1:03:09-Apr 27, 2003
↑
Nice (FRA)
2002
10Kilometr
29:27-Jan 13, 2002
↓
Hastings (GBR)
2002
Semi
1:02:04-Apr 7, 2002
↑
Berlin (GER)
2001
10Kilometr
28:30-Jan 7, 2001
↓
Ratingen (GER)
2001
Semi
1:03:11-Oct 14, 2001
↑
Grevenmacher (LUX)
2000
5000m
13:33.14-Jun 25, 2000
↑
Nürnberg (GER)
2000
10000m
27:55.89-Jun 17, 2000
↓
Villeneuve d'Ascq (FRA)
2000
10Kilometr
28:22-Apr 2, 2000
↓
Tolkamer (NED)
2000
10MilesRoa
47:51-Sep 3, 2000
↓
Heerlen (NED)
1999
3000m
7:52.64-Aug 8, 1999
↓
Köln (GER)
1999
5000m
13:38.38-May 24, 1999
↑
Rehlingen (GER)
1999
CrossCount
25:49-Jan 23, 1999--
1999
10000m
27:21.29-May 30, 1999
↓
FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED)
1998
5000m
13:56.56-Sep 4, 1998
↑
Utrecht (NED)
1998
10000m
27:45.32-Aug 28, 1998
↓
Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme

2004

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m-short-track
8:17.50-Dec 12Düsseldorf (i)
10Kilometr
28:52-Nov 28Madrid Trofeo Jose Cano Canillejas, Madrid

2003

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
48:28-Sep 14Arnhem
Semi
1:03:40-Sep 6Lille Half Marathon, Lille
Semi
1:03:09-Apr 27Nice Half Marathon, Nice

2002

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:03:25-Sep 1Budapest Half Marathon, Budapest
Semi
1:02:04-Apr 7Berlin Half Marathon, Berlin
10Kilometr
29:27-Jan 13Hastings 10 km, Hastings

2001

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:03:11-Oct 14Grevenmacher Half Marathon, Grevenmacher
Semi
1:04:02-Oct 7Breda Half Marathon, Breda
10Kilometr
28:30-Jan 7Ratingen Silvesterlauf 10 km, Ratingen

2000

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
47:51-Sep 3Heerlen 10 miles, Heerlen
5000m
13:33.14-Jun 25Nürnberg Live 2000, Nürnberg
10000m
27:55.89-Jun 17Villeneuve D'ascq Meeting des Géants du Nord, Villeneuve d'Ascq
5000m
13:36.38-Jun 12Rehlingen Internationales Pfingstsportfest, Rehlingen
10Kilometr
28:22-Apr 2Tolkamer 10 km, Tolkamer

1999

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
7:59.42-Aug 15The Hague
3000m
7:52.64-Aug 8Köln Weltklasse, Köln
5000m
14:04.28-Jun 13Villeneuve D'ascq Meeting des Géants du Nord, Villeneuve d'Ascq
10000m
27:21.29-May 30Hengelo Adriaan Paulen Memorial, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
5000m
13:38.38-May 24Rehlingen Internationales Pfingstsportfest, Rehlingen
CrossCount
25:49-Jan 2321st International Cross Country, Belfast

1998

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:56.56-Sep 4Utrecht
10000m
27:45.32-Aug 28Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Luka Keitany's 10 000 m personal best?

Luka Keitany's 10 000 m personal best is 27:21.29, set on May 30, 1999 in FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED), #231 on the all-time list.

Which events does Luka Keitany compete in?

Luka Keitany competes in the 10 000 m and Half Marathon.

How did Luka Keitany perform in 2004?

2004 season best: 8:17.50, set on Dec 12, 2004 in Düsseldorf (GER) (i).