Samson Kitur

Samson Kitur

Born
Feb 25, 1966 (60 years old)
Birthplace
Eldoret, Kenya
Events
400 m
Height
1.82 m
Weight
75 kg

Samson Kitur is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, Samson Kitur established themselves as a respected competitor at both national and international levels. The athlete demonstrated exceptional technical skills and maintained high standards of performance across multiple seasons. Their commitment to excellence and improvement drove them to pursue personal records and competitive success. Samson Kitur's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.

Throughout their competitive career, Samson Kitur participated in numerous prestigious athletic competitions at various levels of competition. These events provided opportunities to test their abilities against quality opponents and pursue personal records and season bests. Consistent participation in high-level competitions allowed Samson Kitur to continuously improve their athletic performances and gain valuable international experience. Their competitive record demonstrates sustained excellence across multiple seasons and competitions. The athlete's achievements in competition solidified their reputation as a serious and accomplished track and field competitor.

Samson Kitur's personal records and best performances remain testament to their athletic abilities and years of rigorous training. These achievements represent the peak of their competitive career and demonstrate their natural talent combined with dedicated preparation. The athlete's performances contributed to the advancement of their sport and helped establish competitive standards within their discipline. After retirement from elite competition, Samson Kitur's legacy continued to inspire emerging athletes pursuing careers in track and field. Their dedication to athletic excellence serves as an enduring example of the commitment required to achieve success at the highest levels of international competition.

Personal best · 400 m44.18
2000 season best46.88Jul 12, 2000 · Getafe
Medals3Olympic Games: 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 silver, 1 bronze
National record44.18400 m

As of Oct 28, 2026: 400 m 44.18 (#54 all-time), 2000 season best 46.88 (Jul 12, 2000, Getafe (ESP)) · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 silver, 1 bronze · National record (400 m) · 60 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
200mNairobi 199020.7h1,112 pts–
400mBarcelona 199244.181,238 pts#54
800mSheffield 19901:47.531,098 pts–
4x400mBarcelona 19922:59.63–
400m-short-trackIndoorSevilla 199146.211,160 pts–
400m-short-track199647.831,053 pts–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games––11
World Championships–112
Total–123

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2000400m 46.88–Jul 12, 2000Getafe (ESP)
1997400m 46.0h–Jun 28, 1997Kenyan Championships
1996400m 44.65–Jul 3, 1996Lausanne (SUI)
1996400m-short-track 47.83–Feb 14, 1996–
1996400m-short-track Indoor47.83–Feb 14, 1996Moskva (RUS) (i)
19964x400m 3:01.73–Aug 2, 1996The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
1995400m 44.36–Sep 15, 1995Harare (ZIM)
19954x400m 3:00.81–Aug 12, 1995IAAF World Championships
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Samson Kitur's 400 m personal best is 44.18, set on Aug 3, 1992 in Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP), #54 on the all-time list.

Samson Kitur competes in the 400 m.

2000 season best: 46.88, set on Jul 12, 2000 in Getafe (ESP).

Samson Kitur has won 1 Olympic Games medal and 2 World Championships medals.