Nehemiah Kipyegon

KenyaKenya
Born
Feb 14, 1998 (28 years old)
Events
Half Marathon · 10 Kilometres Road

Nehemiah Kipyegon is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on February 14, 1998. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 13:57.30 in the 5000m, 30:12.6h in the 10000m, 1:00:34 in the Semi and 28:24 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · Half Marathon1:00:34
#576 all-time
2025 season best1:03:43Mar 30, 2025 · Nuaille
2025 season best
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road28:24
Last competitionSemi-Marathon du Massif Forestier, NuailleMar 30, 2025 · 1:03:43
Semi-Marathon du Massif Forestier, Nuaille

As of Nov 13, 2026: Half Marathon 1:00:34 (#576 all-time), 10 Kilometres Road 28:24, 2025 season best 1:03:43 (Mar 30, 2025, Nuaille (FRA)) · Last competition: Semi-Marathon du Massif Forestier, Nuaille, Mar 30, 2025, 1:03:43 · 28 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mNairobi 2024Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:57.301,009 pts–
10000mNairobi 2021Kenya 10 000 m all-time list30:12.6h937 pts–
SemiCopenhagen 2024Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:00:341,164 pts#576
10KilometrMontereau 202428:24–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2025Semi 1:03:43–Mar 30, 2025Semi-Marathon du Massif Forestier, Nuaille
20245000m 13:57.30–May 21, 2024Kenyan Championships
202410Kilometr 28:24–Oct 27, 2024Les Foulées Monterelaises, Montereau
2024Semi 1:00:34–Sep 15, 2024Copenhagen Half Marathon
202310Kilometr 29:15–Apr 15, 202310km Huelva Puerta del Descubrimiento
2023Semi 1:00:37–Jan 22, 2023Mitja Marató Internacional Vila de Santa Pola, Santa Pola
20225000m 14:19.25–May 28, 2022Hueska (ESP)
202210Kilometr 28:42–Sep 24, 2022–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Nehemiah Kipyegon's Half Marathon personal best is 1:00:34, set on Sep 15, 2024 in Copenhagen (DEN), #576 on the all-time list.

Nehemiah Kipyegon competes in the Half Marathon and 10 Kilometres Road.

2025 season best: 1:03:43, set on Mar 30, 2025 in Nuaille (FRA). Last competition: Semi-Marathon du Massif Forestier, Nuaille on Mar 30, 2025, 1:03:43.