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Philemon Gitia Baaru

Philemon Gitia Baaru

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Birth dateMay 20, 1981
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Philemon Gitia Baaru is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on May 20, 1981. He competes primarily in the Semi, Marathon and 10Kilometr.

His personal bests include 1:01:21 in the Semi, 2:07:49 in the Marathon and 28:18 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
Marathon
2:07:49
#685 all-time
Half Marathon
1:01:21
2017 season best
2:15:51
Apr 23, 2017 · Warszawa (POL)
2017 season best
Age
45 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Marathon 2:07:49 (#685 all-time), Half Marathon 1:01:21, 2017 season best 2:15:51 (Apr 23, 2017, Warszawa (POL)) · 45 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:01:21
2:07:49
#685 all-time
28:18

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2017
Semi
1:05:31-Feb 26, 2017
↓
Moshi (TAN)
2017
Marathon
2:15:51-Apr 23, 2017
↓
Warszawa (POL)
2016
Marathon
2:19:26-Apr 3, 2016
↓
Linz (AUT)
2015
Marathon
2:09:08-Apr 12, 2015
↓
Milano (ITA)
2014
Marathon
2:09:58-Jan 19, 2014
↓
Mumbai (IND)
2013
Marathon
2:11:25-Oct 6, 2013
↓
Košice (SVK)
2012
Marathon
2:07:49-Oct 7, 2012
↓
Košice (SVK)
2011
Marathon
2:09:51-Nov 6, 2011
↓
Porto (POR)
2010
Marathon
2:11:11-Oct 31, 2010
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2009
Marathon
2:11:05-Apr 5, 2009
↓
Paris (FRA)
2008
Marathon
2:11:01-Oct 26, 2008
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2007
Semi
1:01:52-Sep 9, 2007
↓
Rotterdam (NED)
2006
10Kilometr
28:18-Nov 19, 2006-Marseille (FRA)
2006
Semi
1:01:21-Oct 29, 2006
↓
Nairobi (KEN)

2017

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:16:26-Nov 26Nairobi Standard Chartered Marathon, Nairobi
Marathon
2:22:18-Jun 24Lewa Safaricom Marathon, Lewa
Marathon
2:15:51-Apr 23Warszawa Marathon, Warszawa
Semi
1:05:31-Feb 26Moshi Kilimanjaro Half Marathon, Moshi

2016

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:19:26-Apr 3Linz Marathon, Linz

2015

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:23:35-Dec 6Singapore Standard Chartered Marathon, Singapore
Marathon
2:10:56-Oct 25Casablanca Marathon, Casablanca
Marathon
2:09:08-Apr 12Milano City Marathon, Milano

2014

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:10:19-Oct 26Casablanca Marathon, Casablanca
Marathon
2:18:09-Jun 28Lewa Safaricom Marathon, Lewa
Marathon
2:12:33-May 4Genève Marathon, Genève
Marathon
2:09:58-Jan 19Mumbai Standard Chartered Marathon, Mumbai

2013

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:11:25-Oct 6Košice Peace Marathon, Košice
Marathon
2:14:39-Mar 17Los Angeles Marathon, Los Angeles, CA

2012

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:07:49-Oct 7Košice Peace Marathon, Košice

2011

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:09:51-Nov 6Porto Marathon, Porto

2010

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:11:11-Oct 31Nairobi Standard Chartered Marathon, Nairobi

2009

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:14:59-Nov 8Cannes Alpes Maritimes Marathon Nice-Cannes, Cannes
Marathon
2:11:05-Apr 5Paris Marathon, Paris

2008

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:11:01-Oct 26Nairobi Standard Chartered Marathon, Nairobi

2007

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:02:36-Dec 8Nyeri Half Marathon, Nyeri
Semi
1:07:24-Oct 28Nairobi Half Marathon, Nairobi
Semi
1:01:52-Sep 9Rotterdam Fortis Half Marathon, Rotterdam
Semi
1:02:01-Mar 17Den Haag City-Pier-City Loop, The Hague
Semi
1:03:22-Mar 11Hastings Half Marathon, Hastings

2006

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
28:18-Nov 19Marseille 10 km de la Provance, Marseille
Semi
1:01:21-Oct 29Nairobi Standard Chartered Half Marathon, Nairobi

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Philemon Gitia Baaru's Marathon personal best?

Philemon Gitia Baaru's Marathon personal best is 2:07:49, set on Oct 7, 2012 in Košice (SVK), #685 on the all-time list.

Which events does Philemon Gitia Baaru compete in?

Philemon Gitia Baaru competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Philemon Gitia Baaru perform in 2017?

2017 season best: 2:15:51, set on Apr 23, 2017 in Warszawa (POL).