Philip Kirui

Philip Kirui

KenyaKenya
Born
Sep 11, 1973 (53 years old)
Events
5000 m · Half Marathon

Philip Kirui is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on September 11, 1973. He competes primarily in the 5000m, Semi and Marathon.

His personal bests include 13:18.00 in the 5000m, 1:01:07 in the Semi, 2:10:45 in the Marathon, 13:30 in the 5Kilometre and 43:54 in the 15Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 5000 m13:18.00
#774 all-time
2007 season best2:17:26Apr 29, 2007 · Hamburg
2007 season best
Personal best · Half Marathon1:01:07

As of Oct 28, 2026: 5000 m 13:18.00 (#774 all-time), Half Marathon 1:01:07, 2007 season best 2:17:26 (Apr 29, 2007, Hamburg (GER)) · 53 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mMaia 199913:18.001,145 pts#774
SemiGranollers 20001:01:071,142 pts–
MarathonParis 20062:10:451,117 pts–
5KilometreCA 200013:30–
15KilometrOK 199943:54–
10KilometrSC 200028:03–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2007Marathon 2:17:26–Apr 29, 2007Hamburg (GER)
200610Kilometr 30:26–Mar 18, 2006Dresden (GER)
2006Semi 1:05:08–Sep 24, 2006Remich (LUX)
2006Marathon 2:10:45–Apr 9, 2006Paris Marathon
200510Kilometr 28:55–Sep 4, 2005Hamburg (GER)
2005Semi 1:01:33–Apr 24, 2005Nice (FRA)
200520Kilometr 1:01:48–May 1, 2005Maroilles (FRA)
2005Marathon 2:12:38–Oct 23, 2005Reims (FRA)
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Philip Kirui's 5000 m personal best is 13:18.00, set on Jul 3, 1999 in Maia (POR), #774 on the all-time list.

Philip Kirui competes in the 5000 m and Half Marathon.

2007 season best: 2:17:26, set on Apr 29, 2007 in Hamburg (GER).