Richard Kipkemboi Mateelong

Birth dateOct 14, 1983

BirthplaceNarok, Kenya

Height1.79 m

Weight65 kg

Richard Kipkemboi Mateelong (born 14 October 1983) is a Kenyan professional long-distance runner who specializes in the 3000 metre steeplechase. He won an Olympic bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and he has two World Championship medals in the discipline.

Key facts

3000 m steeplechase

7:56.81

#10 all-time

2013 season best

8:40.47

Jun 13, 2013 · Bislett Stadion, Oslo (NOR)

2013 season best

Last competition

Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline

Jun 13, 2013 · 8:40.47

Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline

Medals

Olympic Games: 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 silver, 1 bronze

Age

42 years old

As of Sep 26, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 7:56.81 (#10 all-time), 2013 season best 8:40.47 (Jun 13, 2013, Bislett Stadion, Oslo (NOR)) · Last competition: Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline, Jun 13, 2013, 8:40.47 · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 silver, 1 bronze · 42 years old

Personal bests

1500m

3:41.2HT

3000m

7:48.71

13:30.4HT

28:18.4HT

7:56.81

10Kilometr

29:06

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Medals

	🥇	🥈	🥉	Total
Olympic Games	-	-	1	1
World Championships	-	1	1	2
Total	-	1	2	3

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2013	3000mSt	8:40.47	-	Jun 13, 2013	↓	Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline
2012	1500m	3:41.2h	-	May 18, 2012	↑	Nairobi (KEN)
2012	3000mSt	7:56.81	-	May 11, 2012	↓	Doha IAAF Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline
2011	1500m	3:47.1h	-	Apr 16, 2011	↑	Kisii (KEN)
2011	3000mSt	8:07.41	-	Jul 22, 2011	↓	Monaco Herculis
2011	5000m	13:47.90	-	Jun 4, 2011	↑	Nairobi (KEN)
2010	3000mSt	8:06.44	-	Jul 16, 2010	↓	Paris Meeting Areva, Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis - Diamond Discipline
2010	10Kilometr	29:06	-	Apr 5, 2010	↑	Dongio (SUI)
2010	CrossCount	33:29	-	Mar 28, 2010	-	38th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Myslecinek Park, Bydgoszcz
2009	3000mSt	8:00.89	-	Aug 18, 2009	↓	IAAF World Championships
2009	10Kilometr	29:08	-	Sep 26, 2009	↑	Scicli (ITA)
2008	3000mSt	8:07.64	-	May 9, 2008	↓	Doha (QAT)
2008	5000m	13:34.7h	-	Jun 7, 2008	↑	Nairobi (KEN)
2007	3000m	7:54.2h	-	Sep 29, 2007	↓	Nairobi (KEN)
2007	3000mSt	8:06.66	-	Jul 2, 2007	↓	Olympic Stadium, Athina (GRE)
2007	5000m	13:39.5h	-	Jun 14, 2007	↑	Nairobi (KEN)
2007	10000m	28:18.4h	-	May 25, 2007	-	Nairobi (KEN)
2006	3000m	7:54.23	-	May 21, 2006	↓	Brazzaville (CGO)
2006	3000mSt	8:07.50	-	Jul 14, 2006	↓	Roma Golden Gala
2006	5000m	13:30.4h	-	Jul 1, 2006	↑	Nairobi (KEN)
2005	1500m	3:41.79	-	May 1, 2005	↑	Rechberghausen (GER)
2005	3000m	7:48.71	-	May 16, 2005	↓	Rehlingen (GER)
2005	3000mSt	8:10.97	-	Aug 26, 2005	↓	Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
2004	1500m	3:48.68	-	Sep 10, 2004	↑	Königs Wusterhausen (GER)
2004	3000m	7:53.13	-	Jun 4, 2004	↓	Dessau (GER)
2004	3000mSt	8:05.96	-	Sep 3, 2004	↓	Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
2004	5000m	13:55.10	-	Sep 24, 2004	↑	Busan (KOR)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:40.47	-	Jun 13	Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt	8:51.2HT	-	May 25	Nairobi Kenyan Police Ch., Nairobi

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:16.26	-	Jul 20	Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt	DNF	-	Jul 6	Paris Meeting AREVA, Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt	8:14.00	-	Jun 23	Nairobi Kenyan Olympic Trials, Nairobi
3000mSt	8:14.09	-	Jun 23	-
1500m	3:41.2HT	-	May 18	Nairobi Kenya Police Ch., Nairobi
3000mSt	7:56.81	-	May 11	Doha IAAF Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:28.81	-	Sep 8	Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Promotional Events
3000mSt	8:19.31	-	Sep 1	IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
3000mSt	8:23.76	-	Aug 29	IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
3000mSt	8:19.31	-	Aug 27	IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
3000mSt	8:23.76	-	Aug 27	IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
3000mSt	8:30.46	-	Jul 29	Stockholm DN Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt	8:07.41	-	Jul 22	Monaco Herculis
3000mSt	8:21.39	-	Jul 16	Kenyan Championships
3000mSt	8:24.4HT	-	Jul 14	Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
3000mSt	8:11.46	-	Jun 12	Brazzaville CAA Grand Prix, Brazzaville
5000m	13:47.90	-	Jun 4	Nairobi Keny Police Ch., Nairobi
3000mSt	8:11.07	-	May 15	Shanghai Samsung Diamond League
3000mSt	8:12.15	-	May 12	Daegu Colorful Pre-Championships Meeting, DS, Daegu
1500m	3:47.1HT	-	Apr 16	Kisii
5000m	14:02.4HT	-	Apr 2	Narok AK Meeting, Narok

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:16.39	-	Oct 11	New Delhi Commonwealth Games, New Delhi
3000mSt	8:09.67	-	Sep 5	IAAF/VTB Bank Continental Cup, Poljud Stadion, Split
3000mSt	8:09.67	-	Sep 4	IAAF/VTB Bank Continental Cup, Poljud Stadion, Split
3000mSt	8:11.04	-	Aug 24	Villeneuve d'Ascq Meeting Lille Métropole, Villeneuve d'Ascq
3000mSt	8:09.25	-	Aug 19	Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt	8:23.54	-	Jul 30	Nairobi African Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
3000mSt	8:06.44	-	Jul 16	Paris Meeting Areva, Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt	8:16.84	-	Jul 8	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt	8:15.69	-	Jun 26	Kenyan Championships
3000mSt	8:27.7	-	Jun 25	-
3000mSt	8:27.7HT	-	Jun 24	Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
3000mSt	8:14.89	-	Jun 6	Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat, Rabat
3000mSt	8:36.0HT	-	Jun 3	Nairobi Kenyan Police Ch., Nairobi
3000mSt	8:23.31	-	May 30	Hengelo Fanny Blankers-Koen Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
3000mSt	8:09.84	-	May 14	Doha IAAF Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline
10Kilometr	29:06	-	Apr 5	Dongio Giro Media Blenio, Dongio
CrossCount	33:29	-	Mar 28	38th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Myslecinek Park, Bydgoszcz

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	29:08	-	Sep 26	Scicli Memorial Peppe Greco, Scicli
3000mSt	8:18.83	-	Sep 13	Thessaloniki IAAF/VTB Bank World Athletics Final, Thessaloniki
3000mSt	8:18.83	-	Sep 12	Thessaloniki IAAF/VTB Bank World Athletics Final, Thessaloniki
3000mSt	8:06.92	-	Sep 4	Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
3000mSt	8:10.25	-	Aug 28	Weltklasse Zürich
3000mSt	8:00.89	-	Aug 18	IAAF World Championships
3000mSt	8:17.99	-	Aug 16	IAAF World Championships
3000mSt	8:17.99	-	Aug 15	IAAF World Championships
3000mSt	8:00.89	-	Aug 15	IAAF World Championships
3000mSt	8:20.60	-	Jul 25	Nairobi Kenyan Trials, Nairobi

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Richard Kipkemboi Mateelong's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Richard Kipkemboi Mateelong's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 7:56.81, set on May 11, 2012 in Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha (QAT), #10 on the all-time list.

Which events does Richard Kipkemboi Mateelong compete in?

Richard Kipkemboi Mateelong competes in the 3000 m steeplechase.

How did Richard Kipkemboi Mateelong perform in 2013?

2013 season best: 8:40.47, set on Jun 13, 2013 in Bislett Stadion, Oslo (NOR). Last competition: Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline on Jun 13, 2013, 8:40.47.

How many medals has Richard Kipkemboi Mateelong won?

Richard Kipkemboi Mateelong has won 1 Olympic Games medal and 2 World Championships medals.

Richard Kipkemboi Mateelong

Personal bests

Medals

Performance Charts

Season bests

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

Honours

Frequently asked questions