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Samson Kimobwa

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Samson Kimobwa

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Birth dateSep 15, 1955
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Samson Kimobwa is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on September 15, 1955. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:47.8h in the 3000m, 13:21.56 in the 5000m, 27:30.47 in the 10000m and 1:06:18 in the Semi. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
10 000 m
27:30.47
#373 all-time
5000 m
13:21.56
1978 season best
13:42.2h
Jun 12, 1978 · Budapest (HUN)
1978 season best
Age
70 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 10 000 m 27:30.47 (#373 all-time), 5000 m 13:21.56, 1978 season best 13:42.2h (Jun 12, 1978, Budapest (HUN)) · 70 years old

PB

Personal bests

7:47.8HT
13:21.56
27:30.47
#373 all-time
1:06:18

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1978
5000m
13:42.2h-Jun 12, 1978
↓
Budapest (HUN)
1978
Semi
1:06:18-Feb 5, 1978-Coamo (PUR)
1977
3000m
7:47.8h-Aug 21, 1977-Nice (FRA)
1977
5000m
13:21.56-Aug 24, 1977
↓
Zürich (SUI)
1977
10000m
27:30.47-Jun 30, 1977-Helsinki (FIN)

1978

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:42.2HT-Jun 12Budapest
Semi
1:06:18-Feb 5Coamo Sun Blas Half Marathon, Coamo

1977

24 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:15.97-Sep 9-
10000m
28:16.0HT-Sep 9London
10000m
28:15.4HT-Aug 26Berlin ISTAF, Berlin
10000m
28:15.0-Aug 26-
5000m
13:21.56-Aug 24Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
3000m
7:47.8HT-Aug 21Nice Nikaďa, Nice
5000m
13:38.6HT-Aug 18Kouvola
5000m
13:57.1HT-Aug 17Kokkola
10000m
28:26.1HT-Aug 16Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
3000m
8:00.21-Aug 7Zofingen
10000m
27:57.9HT-Aug 3Lausanne
5000m
13:28.5HT-Jul 28Karlskrona
5000m
13:23.03-Jul 26Stockholm SWE-POL-GBR, Stockholm
5000m
13:39.4HT-Jul 23London
5000m
13:43.9HT-Jul 6Nyköping
5000m
13:32.48-Jul 5Turku
10000m
27:37.28-Jul 4Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
5000m
13:53.1HT-Jul 2Raahe
5000m
13:21.85-Jul 2Milano
10000m
27:30.47-Jun 30Helsinki World Games, Helsinki
5000m
13:38.57-Jun 4Champaign NCAA Championships
10000m
28:10.27-Jun 3Champaign NCAA Championships, Champaign, IL
5000m
13:51.78-Jun 2Champaign NCAA Championships, Champaign, IL
10000m
28:13.2-May 13-

Honours

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Champaign NCAA Championships

10,000 Metres

1977
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Samson Kimobwa's 10 000 m personal best?

Samson Kimobwa's 10 000 m personal best is 27:30.47, set on Jun 30, 1977 in Helsinki (FIN), #373 on the all-time list.

Which events does Samson Kimobwa compete in?

Samson Kimobwa competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

How did Samson Kimobwa perform in 1978?

1978 season best: 13:42.2h, set on Jun 12, 1978 in Budapest (HUN).