Sammy Kipketer
- Born
- Sep 29, 1981 (45 years old)
- Events
- 10 000 m · 5000 m
Sammy Kipketer is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on September 29, 1981. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 3:40.0h in the 1500m, 7:33.62 in the 3000m, 12:52.33 in the 5000m, 26:49.38 in the 10000m and 1:01:25 in the Semi. He has earned 8 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
Personal best · 10 000 m26:49.38
2010 season best29:36Jul 10, 2010 · Wierden
Personal best · 5000 m12:52.33
As of Oct 28, 2026: 10 000 m 26:49.38 (#35 all-time), 5000 m 12:52.33 (#54 all-time), 2010 season best 29:36 (Jul 10, 2010, Wierden (NED)) · 45 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10Kilometr | 29:36 | – | Jul 10, 2010 | Wierden (NED) |
| 2008 | 10Kilometr | 27:46 | – | Mar 22, 2008 | New Orleans, LA (USA) |
| 2008 | 10000m | 28:35.98 | – | Jul 5, 2008 | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2008 | 10MilesRoa | 46:20 | – | Apr 6, 2008 | Washington, DC (USA) |
| 2007 | 3000m | 7:48.35 | – | Apr 28, 2007 | Dakar (SEN) |
| 2007 | 5000m | 13:44.4h | – | May 18, 2007 | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2007 | 10000m | 27:14.04 | – | May 26, 2007 | FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED) |
| 2006 | 3000m | 7:48.95 | – | May 30, 2006 | Ostrava (CZE) |