Rich Kenah
- Born
- Aug 4, 1970 (56 years old)
- Events
- 800 m · 1500 m
Rich Kenah is a United States middle-distance runner, born on August 4, 1970. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:43.38 in the 800m, 3:37.63 in the 1500m, 3:59.43 in the Mile, 4:00.27 in the Mile and 1:47.40 in the 800m-short-track. He has earned 2 gold and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 800 m1:43.38
2001 season best1:51.10May 5, 2001
Medals1World Championships: 1 bronze
Personal best · 1500 m3:37.63
As of Oct 28, 2026: 800 m 1:43.38 (#92 all-time), 1500 m 3:37.63, 2001 season best 1:51.10 (May 5, 2001) · World Championships: 1 bronze · 56 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | – | – | 1 | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 800m-short-track Indoor | 1:49.50 | – | Mar 2, 2001 | Atlanta, GA (USA) (i) |
| 2001 | 800m-short-track | 1:49.50 | – | Mar 2, 2001 | – |
| 2001 | 800m Indoor | 1:51.10 | – | May 5, 2001 | Atlanta, GA (USA) (i) |
| 2001 | 800m | 1:51.10 | – | May 5, 2001 | – |
| 2001 | 1000m-short-track | 2:21.14 | – | Feb 4, 2001 | – |
| 2001 | 1000m Indoor | 2:21.14 | – | Feb 4, 2001 | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2001 | 1000m-short-track Indoor | 2:21.14 | – | Feb 4, 2001 | Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2001 | mile-short-track Indoor | 4:13.83 | – | Feb 10, 2001 | Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i) |