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Raphael Longisa

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Birth dateAug 21, 2003
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Raphael Longisa is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on August 21, 2003. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 8:16.56 in the 3000m, 13:25.99 in the 5000m, 27:34.70 in the 10000m and 1:00:58 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
10 000 m
27:34.70
#449 all-time
Half Marathon
1:00:58
#854 all-time
2026 season best
27:40.05
May 4, 2026 · Lemon Gas Stadium, Hiratsuka (JPN)
2026 season best
Last competition
23rd Nittaidai Challenge Games
Jun 14, 2026 · 13:57.26
23rd Nittaidai Challenge Games
Age
23 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 10 000 m 27:34.70 (#449 all-time), Half Marathon 1:00:58 (#854 all-time), 2026 season best 27:40.05 (May 4, 2026, Lemon Gas Stadium, Hiratsuka (JPN)) · Last competition: 23rd Nittaidai Challenge Games, Jun 14, 2026, 13:57.26 · 23 years old

PB

Personal bests

8:16.56
13:25.99
27:34.70
#449 all-time
1:00:58
#854 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
5000m
13:33.38-May 24, 2026
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The 105th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships
2026
10000m
27:40.05-May 4, 2026
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Selection Meeting for 58th All Japan Inter-University Ekiden, Lemon Gas Stadium, Hiratsuka
2025
5000m
13:25.99-Apr 12, 2025
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33rd Kanakuri Memorial Middle and Long Distance Invitational Meet, Egao Kenko Stadium, Kumamoto
2025
10000m
27:34.70-Apr 26, 2025
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14th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
2025
Semi
1:00:58-Oct 18, 2025
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The 102nd Hakone Ekiden Qualifying Meet, Showa Kinen Park, Tachikawa
2024
5000m
13:49.51-Nov 30, 2024
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13th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
2024
10000m
28:19.35-Nov 9, 2024
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12th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
2024
Semi
1:03:22-Oct 19, 2024
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The 101st Hakone Ekiden Qualifying Meet, Showa Kinen Park, Tachikawa
2023
5000m
13:49.54-Nov 25, 2023
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6th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
2023
10000m
28:06.70-Nov 11, 2023
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5th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
2023
Semi
1:02:23-Oct 14, 2023
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The 100th Hakone Ekiden Qualifying Meet
2022
5000m
14:27.42-Mar 4, 2022
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Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2022
10000m
28:51.50-Apr 27, 2022
↑
Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
2021
3000m
8:16.56-Jul 1, 2021-Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
2021
5000m
14:41.8h-Feb 27, 2021
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Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)

2025

9 performances

2024

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:49.51-Nov 3013th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
10000m
28:19.35-Nov 1012th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
10000m
28:19.35-Nov 912th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
Semi
1:03:22-Oct 19The 101st Hakone Ekiden Qualifying Meet, Showa Kinen Park, Tachikawa
10000m
28:48.03-Sep 2093rd Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
10000m
28:48.03-Sep 1993rd Japan Inter-University Athletics Championships
5000m
13:53.96-Jul 610th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
5000m
14:05.97-May 10The 103th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
10000m
28:26.32-May 9The 103th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
10000m
28:55.75-Apr 1332nd Kanakuri Memorial Middle and Long Distance Invitational Meet, Egao Kenko Stadium, Kumamoto

2023

9 performances

2022

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
29:44.67-May 7Kip Keino Classic
10000m
28:51.50-Apr 27Kenyan Championships, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
10000m
29:34.98-Mar 53rd Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
5000m
14:27.42-Mar 43rd Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

2021

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:16.56-Jul 1Nairobi Kenya World U20 Trials, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
5000m
14:41.8HT-Feb 271st Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Raphael Longisa's 10 000 m personal best?

Raphael Longisa's 10 000 m personal best is 27:34.70, set on Apr 26, 2025 in NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN), #449 on the all-time list.

Which events does Raphael Longisa compete in?

Raphael Longisa competes in the 10 000 m and Half Marathon.

How did Raphael Longisa perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 27:40.05, set on May 4, 2026 in Lemon Gas Stadium, Hiratsuka (JPN). Last competition: 23rd Nittaidai Challenge Games on Jun 14, 2026, 13:57.26.