Sammy Kirongo

Sammy Kirongo

KenyaKenya
Born
Feb 4, 1994 (32 years old)
Events
800 m · 1000 Metres

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.

Personal best · 800 m1:45.3h
#590 all-time
2020 season best3:52.2hFeb 23, 2020 · Eldoret
Personal best · 1000 Metres2:16.52

As of Nov 6, 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

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mNairobi 2014Kenya 800 m all-time list1:45.3h1,165 pts#590
1500mKortrijk 2018Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:38.481,127 pts–
5000mBlois 2018Kenya 5000 m all-time list14:14.50952 pts–
1000mTomblaine 20142:16.521,145 pts–
4x800MetreNassau 20147:08.40–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20201500m 3:52.2h–Feb 23, 2020Eldoret (KEN)
2019800m 1:49.85–Aug 17, 2019Santa Coloma de Gramenet (ESP)
2018800m 1:46.21–Jul 8, 2018French Championships, Albi
20181500m 3:38.48–Jul 14, 2018Kortrijk (BEL)
20185000m 14:14.50–Jun 23, 2018Blois (FRA)
2017800m 1:45.6h–Jun 2, 2017Eldoret (KEN)
2016800m 1:45.6h–Mar 19, 2016Nakuru (KEN)
2015800m 1:45.5h–Jul 10, 2015Nairobi (KEN)
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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.

Sammy Kirongo competes in the 800 m and 1000 Metres.

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