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Mercy Kibarus

Mercy Kibarus

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Birth dateFeb 25, 1984
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Mercy Kibarus is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on February 25, 1984. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 2:18.85 in the 800m, 4:28.23 in the 1500m, 9:39.80 in the 3000m, 16:30.99 in the 5000m and 1:08:18 in the Semi. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
Half Marathon
1:08:18
#420 all-time
Marathon
2:26:52
#801 all-time
2019 season best
2:27:20
Mar 17, 2019 · Seoul (KOR)
2019 season best
Last competition
Seoul Marathon
Mar 17, 2019 · 2:27:20
Seoul Marathon
Age
42 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: Half Marathon 1:08:18 (#420 all-time), Marathon 2:26:52 (#801 all-time), 2019 season best 2:27:20 (Mar 17, 2019, Seoul (KOR)) · Last competition: Seoul Marathon, Mar 17, 2019, 2:27:20 · 42 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2019
Marathon
2:27:20-Mar 17, 2019
↑
Seoul Marathon
2018
Semi
1:10:28-Aug 26, 2018
↑
Buenos Aires Half Marathon
2018
Marathon
2:27:06-Mar 18, 2018
↑
Seoul Marathon
2017
Semi
1:11:45-Apr 23, 2017
↑
Yangzhou (CHN)
2017
Marathon
2:26:52-Mar 19, 2017
↑
Seoul (KOR)
2016
Marathon
2:36:33-Dec 18, 2016
↑
Taipei City (TPE)
2015
Marathon
2:27:06-Apr 26, 2015
↑
Warszawa (POL)
2014
Semi
1:08:42-Mar 29, 2014
↑
IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
2014
Marathon
2:31:42-May 4, 2014
↑
Hamburg (GER)
2013
Semi
1:08:18-Mar 3, 2013
↑
Porto (POR)
2013
Marathon
2:31:14-Oct 27, 2013
↑
Venezia (ITA)
2012
10Kilometr
32:59-Dec 31, 2012
↑
Luanda (ANG)
2012
20Kilometr
1:07:58-Oct 28, 2012-Marseille (FRA)
2009
Marathon
2:44:53-May 24, 2009
↑
Luxembourg (LUX)
2008
10Kilometr
32:28-Sep 21, 2008
↑
Eldoret (KEN)
2008
Semi
1:12:39-Sep 28, 2008
↑
Torino (ITA)
2006
800m
2:18.85-Jun 24, 2006-Kuortane (FIN)
2006
1500m
4:39.30-Jun 10, 2006
↓
Asikkala (FIN)
2006
3000m
9:44.64-Jun 4, 2006
↓
Helsinki (FIN)
2006
5000m
16:46.38-Jul 5, 2006
↓
Äänekoski (FIN)
2005
1500m
4:28.23-Jun 22, 2005
↓
Arnhem (NED)
2005
3000m
9:39.80-Jun 4, 2005
↓
Leuven (BEL)
2005
5000m
16:30.99-Jun 4, 2005
↓
Leuven (BEL)
2005
10Kilometr
34:32-Jun 11, 2005
↑
Oelder (GER)

2019

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:27:20-Mar 17Seoul Marathon

2018

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:35:16-Dec 2Macao Marathon
Marathon
2:31:24-Sep 16Sydney Blackmores Marathon
Semi
1:10:28-Aug 26Buenos Aires Half Marathon
Marathon
2:34:25-Jun 10Lanzhou Marathon, Lanzhou
Semi
1:13:16-Apr 22Shanghai Half Marathon
Marathon
2:27:06-Mar 18Seoul Marathon

2017

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:53:58-Dec 17Taipei Marathon, Taipei City
Semi
1:15:40-Nov 19Moshi Kilimanjaro Half Marathon, Moshi
Marathon
2:30:13-Sep 17Sydney Marathon, Sydney
Marathon
2:28:28-Jul 2Gold Coast Airport Marathon, Gold Coast
Semi
1:13:44-May 20Karlovy Vary Half Marathon, Karlovy Vary
Semi
1:11:45-Apr 23Yangzhou Half Marathon, Yangzhou
Marathon
2:26:52-Mar 19Seoul Marathon, Seoul

2016

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:36:33-Dec 18Taipei Marathon, Taipei City
Marathon
2:40:16-May 22Dalian International Marathon, Dalian

2015

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:27:06-Apr 26Warszawa Marathon, Warszawa

2014

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:12:06-Nov 1Half Marathon, Baringo
Semi
1:09:57-Sep 7Luanda International Half Marathon, Luanda
Marathon
2:31:42-May 4Hamburg Marathon, Hamburg
Semi
1:08:42-Mar 29IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
Semi
1:09:42-Mar 2Paris Half Marathon, Paris

2013

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:31:14-Oct 27Venezia Marathon, Venezia
Semi
1:11:11-Sep 15Porto Half Marathon, Porto
Marathon
2:33:23-May 12Praha Marathon, Praha
Semi
1:08:18-Mar 3Roma-Ostia Half Marathon, Ostia

2012

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
32:59-Dec 31Luanda Corrida de Săo Silvestre, Luanda
20Kilometr
1:07:58-Oct 28Marseille Cassis Classique International, Marseille

2009

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:44:53-May 24Luxembourg Marathon, Luxembourg

2008

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:13:37-Oct 12Pordenone Half Marathon, Pordenone
10Kilometr
32:33-Oct 5Milano Run Like a Deejay, Milano
Semi
1:12:39-Sep 28Torino Half Marathon, Torino
10Kilometr
32:28-Sep 21Eldoret Flourspar 10 km, Eldoret

2006

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:46.38-Jul 5Äänekoski Stars Games, Äänekoski
800m
2:18.85-Jun 24Kuortane Games, Kuortane
1500m
4:39.30-Jun 10Asikkala
3000m
9:44.64-Jun 4Helsinki

2005

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
37:22-Nov 12Langsur Deulux Lauf, Langsur
1500m
4:28.23-Jun 22Arnhem Papendal Games, Arnhem
10Kilometr
34:32-Jun 11Oelder Citylauf, Oelder
5000m
16:30.99-Jun 4Leuven Meeting Voor Mon, Leuven
3000m
9:39.80-Jun 4Leuven Meeting Voor Mon, Leuven

Honours

5

IAAF World Half Marathon Championships

Half Marathon

2014
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Mercy Kibarus's Half Marathon personal best?

Mercy Kibarus's Half Marathon personal best is 1:08:18, set on Mar 3, 2013 in Ostia (ITA), #420 on the all-time list.

Which events does Mercy Kibarus compete in?

Mercy Kibarus competes in the Half Marathon and Marathon.

How did Mercy Kibarus perform in 2019?

2019 season best: 2:27:20, set on Mar 17, 2019 in Seoul (KOR). Last competition: Seoul Marathon on Mar 17, 2019, 2:27:20.