Philip Mosima

Philip Mosima

KenyaKenya
Born
Jan 2, 1977 (49 years old)
Events
5000 m · 3000 m

Philip Mosima is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on January 2, 1977. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:35.65 in the 1500m, 7:35.52 in the 3000m, 12:53.72 in the 5000m, 28:44.92 in the 10000m and 1:02:21 in the Semi. He has earned 4 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 5000 m12:53.72
#67 all-time
2013 season best14:29Sep 22, 2013 · Providence, RI
2013 season best
Personal best · 3000 m7:35.52

As of Oct 28, 2026: 5000 m 12:53.72 (#67 all-time), 3000 m 7:35.52, 2013 season best 14:29 (Sep 22, 2013, Providence, RI (USA)) · 49 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mArnhem 19973:35.651,166 pts#644
3000mLondon 19967:35.521,205 pts–
5000mRoma 199612:53.721,233 pts#67
10000mNaka 200428:44.921,064 pts–
SemiSapporo 20041:02:211,094 pts–
5KilometreLondon 199513:37–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20135Kilometre 14:29–Sep 22, 2013Providence, RI (USA)
20138Kilometre 22:15–Mar 17, 2013New Orleans, LA (USA)
201310Kilometr 28:26–Mar 30, 2013New Orleans, LA (USA)
201312Kilometr 36:34–May 5, 2013Spokane, WA (USA)
2012Semi 1:03:40–Jul 8, 2012Nairobi (KEN)
200810MilesRoa 50:04–Sep 14, 2008Enschede (NED)
2008Semi 1:09:39–Sep 21, 2008Porto (POR)
20065000m 13:44.14–Oct 1, 2006Oita (JPN)
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Philip Mosima's 5000 m personal best is 12:53.72, set on Jun 5, 1996 in Roma (ITA), #67 on the all-time list.

Philip Mosima competes in the 5000 m and 3000 m.

2013 season best: 14:29, set on Sep 22, 2013 in Providence, RI (USA).