Raphael Kolian

Raphael Kolian

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Mar 2, 2001 (25 years old)
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

Raphael Kolian is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on March 2, 2001. He competes primarily in the 5000m, Semi and Marathon.

His personal bests include 13:56.38 in the 5000m, 1:01:02 in the Semi, 2:08:11 in the Marathon and 28:13 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · Marathon2:08:11
#801 all-time
2026 season best2:08:36May 10, 2026 · Rabat
2026 season best
Personal best · Half Marathon1:01:02
#914 all-time
Last competitionGyeongju International MarathonOct 17, 2026 · 2:12:28
Gyeongju International Marathon

As of Nov 13, 2026: Marathon 2:08:11 (#801 all-time), Half Marathon 1:01:02 (#914 all-time), 2026 season best 2:08:36 (May 10, 2026, Rabat (MAR)) · Last competition: Gyeongju International Marathon, Oct 17, 2026, 2:12:28 · 25 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
5000mNairobi 2018Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:56.381,012 pts––
SemiLille 2024Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:01:021,145 pts#914–
MarathonEindhoven 2024Kenya Marathon all-time list2:08:111,164 pts#801#283
10KilometrLille 202328:13––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Marathon 2:08:36–May 10, 2026Marathon International de Rabat
2025Marathon 2:08:55–Apr 13, 2025NN Marathon Rotterdam
2024Semi 1:01:02–Mar 17, 2024Semi-Marathon International de Lille
2024Marathon 2:08:11–Oct 13, 2024ASML Marathon Eindhoven
202310Kilometr 28:13–Nov 18, 2023Urban Trail de Lille - 5 et 10km
20185000m 13:56.38–Jun 11, 2018Nairobi (KEN)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Raphael Kolian's Marathon personal best is 2:08:11, set on Oct 13, 2024 in Eindhoven (NED), #801 on the all-time list.

Raphael Kolian competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2026 season best: 2:08:36, set on May 10, 2026 in Rabat (MAR). Last competition: Gyeongju International Marathon on Oct 17, 2026, 2:12:28.