Paul Kipkurui Chirchir

Paul Kipkurui Chirchir

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Oct 9, 1989 (37 years old)
Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 5000 m

Paul Kipkurui Chirchir is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on October 9, 1989. He competes primarily in the 800m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 1:57.88 in the 800m, 8:01.83 in the 3000m, 13:44.97 in the 5000m, 29:47.4h in the 10000m and 1:04:29 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:01.83
2026 season best29:40Oct 18, 2026 · Cremona
Personal best · 5000 m13:44.97
Last competitionCR10 RunOct 18, 2026 · 29:40

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:01.83, 5000 m 13:44.97, 2026 season best 29:40 (Oct 18, 2026, Cremona (ITA)) · Last competition: CR10 Run, Oct 18, 2026, 29:40 · 37 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mIndoorEaubonne 20111:57.88863 pts––
3000mIndoorGent 20118:01.831,068 pts––
5000mYokohama 2018Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:44.971,051 pts––
10000mMumias 2011Kenya 10 000 m all-time list29:47.4h973 pts––
SemiNairobi 2012Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:04:291,013 pts––
MarathonVerona 2025Kenya Marathon all-time list2:14:511,044 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610Kilometr 29:40–Oct 18, 2026CR10 Run
2026Marathon 2:15:52–Feb 1, 2026Maratona Maga Circe
2025Marathon 2:14:51–Nov 16, 2025Verona Run Marathon, Verona
2022Marathon 2:17:17–Oct 30, 2022–
2019Semi 1:06:54–Jun 16, 2019International Peace Half Marathon, Kigali
2019Marathon 2:32:23–Sep 29, 2019Kuala Lumpur (MAS)
20185000m 13:44.97–Oct 21, 2018Yokohama (JPN)
2015Semi 1:04:51–Feb 15, 2015Ahmedabad (IND)
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Paul Kipkurui Chirchir's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:01.83, set on Feb 13, 2011.

Paul Kipkurui Chirchir competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 29:40, set on Oct 18, 2026 in Cremona (ITA). Last competition: CR10 Run on Oct 18, 2026, 29:40.