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Philemon Limo

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Philemon Limo

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Birth dateAug 2, 1985
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Philemon Limo is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on August 2, 1985. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 13:18.97 in the 5000m, 27:36.94 in the 10000m, 59:30 in the Semi, 2:09:25 in the Marathon and 27:34 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
Half Marathon
59:30
#152 all-time
10 Kilometres Road
27:34
2013 season best
1:00:38
Sep 15, 2013 · Ústí nad Labem (CZE)
2013 season best
Age
41 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Half Marathon 59:30 (#152 all-time), 10 Kilometres Road 27:34, 2013 season best 1:00:38 (Sep 15, 2013, Ústí nad Labem (CZE)) · 41 years old

PB

Personal bests

13:18.97
#835 all-time
27:36.94
#493 all-time
59:30
#152 all-time
2:09:25
27:34

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2013
5000m
13:36.5h-Jun 20, 2013
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2013
10000m
28:20.0-May 24, 2013
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2013
Semi
1:00:38-Sep 15, 2013
↑
Ústí nad Labem (CZE)
2012
10Kilometr
30:04-Dec 31, 2012
↓
Luanda (ANG)
2012
Semi
59:32-Feb 26, 2012
↑
Praha (CZE)
2012
Marathon
2:09:25-May 13, 2012-Praha (CZE)
2011
10Kilometr
27:34-Sep 10, 2011
↓
Praha (CZE)
2011
10000m
28:10.5h-Jul 16, 2011
↓
Kenyan Championships
2011
CrossCount
34:21-Mar 20, 2011-39th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Punta Umbria
2011
Semi
59:30-Apr 2, 2011
↑
Praha (CZE)
2010
5000m
13:18.97-Jun 12, 2010
↓
Torino (ITA)
2010
10Kilometr
27:35-Oct 10, 2010
↓
Rennes (FRA)
2010
10000m
27:36.94-Jun 26, 2010
↓
Kenyan Championships
2010
Semi
1:01:35-Oct 31, 2010
↑
Cassis (FRA)

2013

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:00:38-Sep 15Ústi nad Labem Half Marathon, Ústí nad Labem
5000m
13:36.5HT-Jun 20Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
10000m
28:20.0HT-May 25Nairobi Kenyan Police Ch., Nairobi
10000m
28:20.0-May 24-
Semi
1:01:57-Apr 6Praha Half Marathon, Praha
Semi
1:03:43-Feb 3Coamo San Blas Half Marathon, Coamo

2012

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
30:04-Dec 31Luanda Corrida de Săo Silvestre, Luanda
Semi
DNF-Oct 6IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, Kavarna
Semi
1:01:13-Sep 1Lille Half Marathon, Lille
Marathon
2:09:25-May 13Praha Marathon, Praha
Semi
1:00:03-Mar 31Praha Half Marathon, Praha
Semi
59:32-Feb 26Roma-Ostia Half Marathon, Ostia

2011

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:00:32-Nov 27New Delhi Half Marathon, New Delhi
10Kilometr
27:42-Oct 9Rennes Tout Court, Rennes
Semi
1:00:57-Sep 18Ústí nad Labem Half Marathon, Ústí nad Labem
10Kilometr
27:34-Sep 10Praha MATTONI GP, Praha
10000m
28:10.5HT-Jul 16Kenyan Championships
10Kilometr
28:01-Jun 5Bangalore Sunfeast World 10K, Bengaluru
10Kilometr
27:35-May 1Marseille du Conseil Général, Marseille
10Kilometr
28:22-Apr 25Dongio Giro Media Blenio, Dongio
Semi
59:30-Apr 2Praha Half Marathon, Praha
CrossCount
34:21-Mar 2039th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Punta Umbria

2010

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
27:58-Dec 26Corrida Pédestre Internationale de Houilles, Houilles
10Kilometr
27:58-Nov 21Marseille 10 km La Provence, Marseille
Semi
1:01:35-Oct 31Cassis Marseille-Cassis Half Marathon, Cassis
10Kilometr
27:35-Oct 10Rennes Tout Court, Rennes
10000m
28:40.13-Aug 28Nairobi Commonwealth Games Trials, Nairobi
10000m
27:36.94-Jun 26Kenyan Championships
5000m
13:18.97-Jun 12Torino Memorial Primo Nebiolo, Torino
5000m
13:37.54-Jun 8Montreuil-sous-Bois Meeting Alma Athlé Tour, Montreuil-sous-Bois
10000m
DNF-Jun 5Marseille European Cup 10,000m
10000m
28:29.19-Jun 2Nairobi Kenyan Police Ch., Nairobi
10Kilometr
28:08-May 1Marseille du Conseil Général, Marseille

Honours

7

39th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Senior Race

2011
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Philemon Limo's Half Marathon personal best?

Philemon Limo's Half Marathon personal best is 59:30, set on Apr 2, 2011 in Praha (CZE), #152 on the all-time list.

Which events does Philemon Limo compete in?

Philemon Limo competes in the Half Marathon and 10 Kilometres Road.

How did Philemon Limo perform in 2013?

2013 season best: 1:00:38, set on Sep 15, 2013 in Ústí nad Labem (CZE).