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Samson Kimobwa
- Born
- Sep 15, 1955 (71 years old)
- Events
- 10 000 m · 5000 m
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.
Personal best · 10 000 m27:30.47
1978 season best13:42.2hJun 12, 1978 · Budapest
Personal best · 5000 m13:21.56
As of Oct 27, 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)) · 71 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |