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Nicholas Kiptanui Kemboi
- Born
- Dec 18, 1989 (36 years old)
- Events
- 1500 m · Mile
Nicholas Kiptanui Kemboi is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on December 18, 1989. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:46.65 in the 800m, 3:31.52 in the 1500m, 3:50.83 in the Mile, 3:37.93 in the 1500m-short-track and 3:37.93 in the 1500m-short-track. He has earned 3 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
As of Nov 6, 2026: 1500 m 3:31.52 (#133 all-time), Mile 3:50.83, 2012 season best 3:39.7h (May 18, 2012, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: New York adidas Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - Diamond Discipline, Jun 9, 2012, 3:43.81 · 36 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1500m | 3:39.7h | – | May 18, 2012 | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2012 | Mile | 4:00.80 | – | Jun 1, 2012 | Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline |
| 2011 | 1500m | 3:37.25 | – | Jun 9, 2011 | Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline |
| 2011 | Mile | 3:56.19 | – | Jun 4, 2011 | Eugene Prefontaine Classic |
| 2010 | 1500m | 3:31.52 | – | Jul 8, 2010 | Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Diamond Discipline |
| 2010 | Mile | 3:52.84 | – | Jul 3, 2010 | Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline |
| 2009 | 1500m | 3:35.47 | – | Jun 27, 2009 | Málaga (ESP) |
| 2009 | Mile | 3:53.43 | – | Jun 7, 2009 | Eugene, OR (USA) |