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Nelson Kipkogei

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Nelson Kipkogei

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Birth dateMar 9, 1993
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Nelson Kipkogei is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on March 9, 1993. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 7:48.27 in the 3000m, 13:49.72 in the 5000m, 1:02:22 in the Semi, 2:19:58 in the Marathon and 8:22.24 in the 3000mSt. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:22.24
#460 all-time
3000 m
7:48.27
2019 season best
5:17.18
Feb 10, 2019 · Liévin (FRA) (i)
2019 season best
Last competition
COMTRADE Serbia Marathon (inc. Balkan and Serbian Ch.)
Nov 17, 2019 · 2:19:58
COMTRADE Serbia Marathon (inc. Balkan and Serbian Ch.)
Age
33 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:22.24 (#460 all-time), 3000 m 7:48.27, 2019 season best 5:17.18 (Feb 10, 2019, Liévin (FRA) (i)) · Last competition: COMTRADE Serbia Marathon (inc. Balkan and Serbian Ch.), Nov 17, 2019, 2:19:58 · 33 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2019
2000Metres
5:17.18-Feb 10, 2019-Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais, Liévin (i)
2019
2000m
5:17.18-Feb 10, 2019-Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais, Liévin (i)
2019
Semi
1:04:24-Mar 15, 2019
↓
Bahrain Night Half Marathon
2019
Marathon
2:19:58-Nov 17, 2019-COMTRADE Serbia Marathon (inc. Balkan and Serbian Ch.)
2018
3000m
8:23.23-Sep 14, 2018
↓
Domažlice (CZE)
2018
Semi
1:04:40-Mar 11, 2018
↓
The Hague City-Pier-City Half Marathon
2017
1000m
2:33.88-Sep 15, 2017-Domažlice (CZE)
2017
3000m
8:03.64-Jun 13, 2017
↓
Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku (FIN)
2017
3000mSt
8:40.07-Jun 9, 2017
↑
Belfort (FRA)
2017
5000m-short-track
13:49.72-Feb 18, 2017-Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham (GBR) (i)
2017
5000m
13:49.72-Feb 18, 2017
↑
Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham (GBR) (i)
2017
Semi
1:02:22-Oct 29, 2017
↓
Podgorica (MNE)
2016
3000m
7:48.27-May 27, 2016
↓
Dessau (GER)
2016
3000mSt
8:26.23-Jul 16, 2016
↑
Heusden-Zolder (BEL)
2016
5000m
13:56.61-Jun 29, 2016
↑
Turku (FIN)
2015
3000mSt
8:37.35-Jun 8, 2015
↑
Stadion Juliska, Praha (CZE)
2014
3000mSt
8:24.45-Jun 2, 2014
↑
Bydgoszcz (POL)
2014
Semi
1:03:11-Oct 12, 2014
↓
Zagreb (CRO)
2013
3000mSt
8:32.72-Jun 18, 2013
↑
Algiers (ALG)
2012
3000mSt
8:22.24-Jul 5, 2012
↑
Liège (BEL)
2010
3000mSt
8:46.5h-Jun 17, 2010
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2008
3000mSt
9:01.6h-Jun 18, 2008
↑
Nairobi (KEN)

2019

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:19:58-Nov 17COMTRADE Serbia Marathon (inc. Balkan and Serbian Ch.)
Semi
1:06:15-Nov 10Half Marathon, Koscian
Marathon
2:23:46-Oct 13Zagrebacki Marathon, Zagreb
Semi
1:04:24-Mar 15Bahrain Night Half Marathon
2000Metres
5:17.18-Feb 10Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais, Liévin (i)
Semi
1:06:44-Jan 27Gran Canaria Half Marathon, Las Palmas

2018

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:04:59-Oct 14Sofia Half Marathon, Sofia
3000m
8:23.23-Sep 14Domažlice
Semi
1:05:33-Sep 1Lille Half Marathon
Semi
1:05:19-Mar 24Poreč Half Marathon, Poreč
Semi
1:05:40-Mar 18Limassol Half Marathon, Limassol
Semi
1:04:40-Mar 11The Hague City-Pier-City Half Marathon

2017

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:08:19-Dec 3Sharjah Half Marathon, Sharjah
Semi
1:06:15-Nov 5Half Marathon, Koscian
Semi
1:02:22-Oct 29Podgorica Half Marathon, Podgorica
Semi
1:06:00-Oct 15Sofia Half Marathon, Sofia
Semi
1:03:54-Oct 8Zagreb Half Marathon, Zagreb
Semi
1:06:37-Sep 30Zalău Half Marathon, Zalău
1000m
2:33.88-Sep 15Domažlice
3000m
8:22.88-Sep 15Domažlice
3000mSt
8:47.97-Jun 18Stockholm BAUHAUS Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline
3000m
8:03.64-Jun 13Turku Paavo Nurmi Games, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
3000mSt
8:40.07-Jun 9Belfort Meeting National, Belfort
3000mSt
8:49.94-Jun 5Rehlingen Pfingstsportfest, Rehlingen
3000mSt
8:53.69-Jun 2Bydgoszcz European Athletics Festival, Bydgoszcz
5000m-short-track
13:49.72-Feb 18Birmingham Müller Indoor Grand Prix, Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham (i)

2016

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:35.87-Aug 16The XXXI Olympic Games
3000mSt
8:35.87-Aug 15The XXXI Olympic Games
3000mSt
8:48.71-Jul 18Sotteville-lès-Rouen Meeting International, Sotteville-lès-Rouen
3000mSt
8:26.23-Jul 16Heusden-Zolder KBC Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder
5000m
13:56.61-Jun 29Turku Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku
3000m
7:48.27-May 27Dessau Anhalt 2016, Dessau
3000mSt
8:28.21-May 18Beijing IAAF World Challenge, National Stadium, Beijing
3000mSt
8:56.4HT-Apr 16Eldoret
3000mSt
8:48.8HT-Apr 14Eldoret

2015

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
DNS-Aug 23IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
3000mSt
8:57.84-Jul 18Heusden-Zolder KBC Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder
3000mSt
9:06.55-Jul 7Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, Bregyó Athletic Center, Székesfehérvár
3000mSt
8:44.37-Jun 18Hérouville-St-Clair Meeting Elite, Hérouville
3000mSt
8:41.27-Jun 14Bydgoszcz European Athletics Festival, Bydgoszcz
3000mSt
8:37.35-Jun 8Memoriál Josefa Odložila, Stadion Juliska, Praha
3000mSt
8:44.33-Apr 30Doha Emir Cup, Doha

2014

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:04:21-Nov 16Boulogne-Billancourt Semi Marathon, Boulogne-Billancourt
Semi
1:03:11-Oct 12Zagreb Half Marathon, Zagreb
Semi
1:05:45-Oct 5Bucuresti Half Marathon, Bucureşti
3000mSt
8:24.45-Jun 2Bydgoszcz European Athletics Festival, Bydgoszcz

2013

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:32.72-Jun 18Algiers Meeting International d'Athlétisme, Algiers
3000mSt
9:06.32-May 22Doha Arab Championships, Doha

2012

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:26.34-Jul 7Bottrop BottropGala, Bottrop
3000mSt
8:22.24-Jul 5Liège Meeting international de la province de Liége, Liège
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Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Nelson Kipkogei's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Nelson Kipkogei's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:22.24, set on Jul 5, 2012 in Liège (BEL), #460 on the all-time list.

Which events does Nelson Kipkogei compete in?

Nelson Kipkogei competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 m.

How did Nelson Kipkogei perform in 2019?

2019 season best: 5:17.18, set on Feb 10, 2019 in Liévin (FRA) (i). Last competition: COMTRADE Serbia Marathon (inc. Balkan and Serbian Ch.) on Nov 17, 2019, 2:19:58.