Michael Rotich

Michael Rotich

KenyaKenya
Born
Jul 14, 1978 (48 years old)
Events
800 m · 1000 Metres

Michael Rotich is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on July 14, 1978. He competes primarily in the 800m, 800m-short-track and 800m-short-track.

His personal bests include 1:44.09 in the 800m, 1:46.67 in the 800m-short-track, 1:46.67 in the 800m-short-track, 2:17.73 in the 1000m and 2:22.37 in the 1000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 800 m1:44.09
#204 all-time
2010 season best1:49.7hMay 21, 2010 · Nairobi
Personal best · 1000 Metres2:17.73

As of Oct 27, 2026: 800 m 1:44.09 (#204 all-time), 1000 Metres 2:17.73, 2010 season best 1:49.7h (May 21, 2010, Nairobi (KEN)) · 48 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mHerakleion 20041:44.091,202 pts#204
800m-short-trackIndoorLeipzig 20041:46.671,180 pts–
800m-short-track20041:46.671,180 pts–
1000mRethymno 20032:17.731,118 pts–
1000m-short-trackIndoorLiévin 20062:22.371,086 pts–
1000m-short-track20062:22.371,086 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2010800m 1:49.7h–May 21, 2010Nairobi (KEN)
2009800m 1:49.7h–May 23, 2009Nairobi (KEN)
2008800m 1:47.03–Jun 13, 2008Huelva (ESP)
2006800m-short-track Indoor1:48.83–Feb 26, 2006Gent (BEL) (i)
2006800m-short-track 1:48.83–Feb 26, 2006–
2006800m Indoor1:48.83–Feb 26, 2006Gent (BEL) (i)
20061000m-short-track 2:22.37–Mar 3, 2006–
20061000m Indoor2:22.37–Mar 3, 2006Liévin (FRA) (i)
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Michael Rotich's 800 m personal best is 1:44.09, set on Jul 4, 2004 in Herakleion (GRE), #204 on the all-time list.

Michael Rotich competes in the 800 m and 1000 Metres.

2010 season best: 1:49.7h, set on May 21, 2010 in Nairobi (KEN).