Raphael Olekei

Born
Jan 1, 1988 (38 years old)
Events
800 m · 1500 m

Raphael Olekei is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on January 1, 1988. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 1:52.27 in the 800m, 3:53.15 in the 1500m, 30:52.8h in the 10000m and 29:55 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 800 m1:52.27
2025 season best30:30Jan 12, 2025
Personal best · 1500 m3:53.15
Last competitionXXXVII Cross Internacional Ciudad de Valladolid, Circuito de la Canada Real de Puente Duero, Valladolid - XC 10.0kmJan 12, 2025 · 30:30

As of Nov 15, 2026: 800 m 1:52.27, 1500 m 3:53.15, 2025 season best 30:30 (Jan 12, 2025) · Last competition: XXXVII Cross Internacional Ciudad de Valladolid, Circuito de la Canada Real de Puente Duero, Valladolid - XC 10.0km, Jan 12, 2025, 30:30 · 38 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mPune 2008Kenya 800 m all-time list1:52.27963 pts–
1500mPune 2008Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:53.15937 pts–
10000mKisii 2016Kenya 10 000 m all-time list30:52.8h882 pts–
10KilometrMadrid 202429:55–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2025CrossCount 30:30–Jan 12, 2025XXXVII Cross Internacional Ciudad de Valladolid, Circuito de la Canada Real de Puente Duero, Valladolid - XC 10.0km
202410Kilometr 29:55–Dec 31, 2024Nationale-Nederlanden San Silvestre Vallecana
202210Kilometr 31:00–Dec 31, 2022–
201610000m 30:52.8h–Apr 1, 2016Kisii (KEN)
2011800m 1:53.6h–Jul 14, 2011Nairobi (KEN)
2008800m 1:52.27–Oct 16, 2008Pune (IND)
20081500m 3:53.15–Oct 14, 2008Pune (IND)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Raphael Olekei's 800 m personal best is 1:52.27, set on Oct 16, 2008 in Pune (IND).

Raphael Olekei competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

2025 season best: 30:30, set on Jan 12, 2025. Last competition: XXXVII Cross Internacional Ciudad de Valladolid, Circuito de la Canada Real de Puente Duero, Valladolid - XC 10.0km on Jan 12, 2025, 30:30.