Matthew Birir

Born: Jul 5, 1972 (54 years old)
Events: 3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track

Matthew Birir is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on July 5, 1972. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:38.84 in the 1500m, 7:57.26 in the 3000m, 13:49.61 in the 5000m, 1:02:47 in the Semi and 2:11:43 in the Marathon. He has earned 3 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:08.12

#70 all-time

2006 season best1:08:40Sep 2, 2006 · Lille

2006 season best

Medals1Olympic Games: 1 gold

Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track5:20.38

As of Oct 29, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:08.12 (#70 all-time), 2000 Metres Short Track 5:20.38, 2006 season best 1:08:40 (Sep 2, 2006, Lille (FRA)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 54 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time

1500mGranada 19943:38.841,123 pts–

3000mCottbus 19977:57.261,072 pts–

5000mTurku 199013:49.611,035 pts–

SemiRemich 20021:02:471,077 pts–

MarathonBruxelles 20042:11:431,100 pts–

3000mStRoma 19958:08.121,221 pts#70

5KilometreCA 200113:57–

2000mPraha 19985:00.371,130 pts–

2000MetresPadova 19965:20.38–

15KilometrLe Puy-en-Velay 200545:52–

10KilometrAL 200028:47–

10MilesRoaDC 200048:24–

Medals

Competitions	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
Olympic Games	1	–	–	1

Progression

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Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
2006	Semi	1:08:40	–	Sep 2, 2006	Lille (FRA)
2006	Marathon	2:24:08	–	Jun 4, 2006	San Diego, CA (USA)
2005	15Kilometr	45:52	–	May 1, 2005	Le Puy-en-Velay (FRA)
2005	Marathon	2:12:41	–	Oct 30, 2005	Frankfurt (GER)
2004	10Kilometr	30:17	–	Feb 29, 2004	Ciudad de México (MEX)
2004	Marathon	2:11:43	–	Oct 10, 2004	Bruxelles (BEL)
2003	10Kilometr	29:49	–	Aug 27, 2003	Port Elizabeth (RSA)
2003	Marathon	2:15:54	–	Nov 30, 2003	Mazatlán (MEX)

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What is Matthew Birir's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Matthew Birir's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:08.12, set on Jun 8, 1995 in Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA), #70 on the all-time list.

Which events does Matthew Birir compete in?

Matthew Birir competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

How did Matthew Birir perform in 2006?

2006 season best: 1:08:40, set on Sep 2, 2006 in Lille (FRA).

How many medals has Matthew Birir won?

Matthew Birir has won 1 Olympic Games medal.

Matthew Birir

Personal bests

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