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Sammy Kirongo

Sammy Kirongo

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Birth dateFeb 4, 1994
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Sammy Kirongo is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on February 4, 1994. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 1:45.3h in the 800m, 3:38.48 in the 1500m, 14:14.50 in the 5000m, 2:16.52 in the 1000m and 7:08.40 in the 4x800Metre. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
800 m
1:45.3h
#590 all-time
1000 Metres
2:16.52
2020 season best
3:52.2h
Feb 23, 2020 · Eldoret (KEN)
2020 season best
Age
32 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 800 m 1:45.3h (#590 all-time), 1000 Metres 2:16.52, 2020 season best 3:52.2h (Feb 23, 2020, Eldoret (KEN)) · 32 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2020
1500m
3:52.2h-Feb 23, 2020
↓
Eldoret (KEN)
2019
800m
1:49.85-Aug 17, 2019
↓
Santa Coloma de Gramenet (ESP)
2018
800m
1:46.21-Jul 8, 2018
↓
French Championships, Albi
2018
1500m
3:38.48-Jul 14, 2018
↓
Kortrijk (BEL)
2018
5000m
14:14.50-Jun 23, 2018-Blois (FRA)
2017
800m
1:45.6h-Jun 2, 2017
↓
Eldoret (KEN)
2016
800m
1:45.6h-Mar 19, 2016
↓
Nakuru (KEN)
2015
800m
1:45.5h-Jul 10, 2015
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2014
800m
1:45.3h-Apr 26, 2014
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2014
1000m
2:16.52-Jun 27, 2014
↑
Stade Raymond Petit, Tomblaine (FRA)
2014
4x800Metre
7:08.40-May 24, 2014-IAAF World Relays
2013
800m
1:45.38-Jul 10, 2013
↓
Puskás Ferenc Stadion, Budapest (HUN)
2013
1000m
2:20.67-Aug 26, 2013
↑
Linz (AUT)
2013
1500m
3:49.9h-Apr 27, 2013
↓
Mumias (KEN)
2011
800m
1:49.1h-Jun 8, 2011
↓
Nairobi (KEN)

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:52.2HT-Feb 23Weekend Meet, Eldoret

2019

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:49.85-Aug 17Ironwill Barcelona Challenge, Santa Coloma de Gramenet
800m
1:50.54-Aug 1Memorial Emilio Villagrasa, Sagunto

2018

19 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.17-Jul 25Castres Meeting National, Castres
1500m
3:38.48-Jul 14Kortrijk Guldensporenmeeting, Kortrijk
1500m
3:44.69-Jul 8French Championships, Albi
800m
1:46.21-Jul 8French Championships, Albi
1500m
3:44.69-Jul 7French Championships, Albi
1500m
3:46.56-Jul 7French Championships, Albi
800m
1:48.81-Jul 7French Championships, Albi
800m
1:46.21-Jul 7French Championships, Albi
1500m
3:46.56-Jul 6French Championships, Albi
800m
1:47.15-Jun 29La Roche-sur-Yon Meeting National, La Roche-sur-Yon
800m
1:47.90-Jun 27Halluin Meeting National, Halluin
5000m
14:14.50-Jun 23Blois Meeting National, Blois
800m
1:49.74-Jun 23Blois Meeting National, Blois
800m
1:51.12-Jun 22Pontoise Meeting National, Cergy-Pontoise
1500m
3:50.68-Jun 17Tours
1500m
3:40.41-Jun 16Carquefou Meeting National, Carquefou
800m
1:47.85-Jun 9Poitiers Meeting National, Poitiers
800m
1:47.52-Jun 3Argentan Meeting National, Argentan
800m
1:47.12-Jun 1Angouleme Meeting National, Angoulême

2017

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:45.6HT-Jun 2Eldoret Central Rift Ch., Eldoret
800m
1:48.2HT-May 20Eldoret

2016

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.8HT-Jun 30Eldoret Kenyan Olympic Trials, Eldoret
800m
1:48.89-May 22Hengelo FBK Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
800m
1:47.6HT-Apr 15Eldoret
800m
1:48.4HT-Apr 14Eldoret
800m
1:45.6HT-Mar 19Nakuru
800m
1:49.1HT-Mar 19Nakuru
800m
1:48.0HT-Mar 18Nakuru
800m
1:50.3HT-Feb 26Mumias

2015

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.4HT-Jul 31Nairobi Kenyan World Championship Trials, Nairobi
800m
1:46.2HT-Jul 11Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
800m
1:45.5HT-Jul 10Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
800m
1:49.49-May 27Nijmegen Global Athletics, Nijmegen
800m
1:46.77-May 24Hengelo FBK Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
800m
1:48.40-Apr 18Nakuru
800m
1:50.4HT-Apr 17Nakuru
800m
1:47.8HT-Mar 14Nairobi

2014

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.30-Aug 10Belém Grande Premio Brasil Caixa Governo do Pará, Mangueirão, Belém
800m
1:46.77-Jul 8Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, Bregyó Athletic Center, Székesfehérvár
800m
1:45.81-Jul 6Padova Meeting Citta Di Padova, Padova
800m
1:46.65-Jul 1Velenje EA Classic Permit Meeting, Velenje
1000m
2:16.52-Jun 27Meeting Stanislas Nancy, Stade Raymond Petit, Tomblaine
800m
1:46.38-Jun 7Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
4x800Metre
7:08.40-May 24IAAF World Relays
4x800Metre
7:09.21-Apr 26Nairobi
800m
1:45.3HT-Apr 26Nairobi
800m
1:49.8HT-Mar 15Nakuru
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Honours

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IAAF World Relays

4x800 Metres Relay

2014
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Sammy Kirongo's 800 m personal best?

Sammy Kirongo's 800 m personal best is 1:45.3h, set on Apr 26, 2014 in Nairobi (KEN), #590 on the all-time list.

Which events does Sammy Kirongo compete in?

Sammy Kirongo competes in the 800 m and 1000 Metres.

How did Sammy Kirongo perform in 2020?

2020 season best: 3:52.2h, set on Feb 23, 2020 in Eldoret (KEN).