Samson Obwocha

Samson Obwocha

KenyaKenya
Born
Oct 7, 1954 (72 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track

Samson Obwocha is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on October 7, 1954. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 5000m and 3000mSt.

His personal bests include 3:39.55 in the 1500m, 13:41.01 in the 5000m, 8:14.17 in the 3000mSt, 13:49 in the 5Kilometre and 5:19.68 in the 2000Metres. He has earned 2 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:14.17
#202 all-time
1990 season best13:49Mar 25, 1990 · Carlsbad, CA
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track5:19.68

As of Nov 7, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:14.17 (#202 all-time), 2000 Metres Short Track 5:19.68, 1990 season best 13:49 (Mar 25, 1990, Carlsbad, CA (USA)) · 72 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mPisa 1981Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:39.551,113 pts–
5000mGävle 1985Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:41.011,064 pts–
3000mStKoblenz 1986Kenya 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:14.171,193 pts#202
5KilometreCA 199013:49–
2000MetresBirmingham 19865:19.68–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
19905Kilometre 13:49–Mar 25, 1990Carlsbad, CA (USA)
19873000mSt 8:40.19–Apr 4, 1987Austin, TX (USA)
19862000Metres 5:19.68–Jul 19, 1986Birmingham (GBR)
19863000mSt 8:14.17–Aug 6, 1986Koblenz (GER)
19855000m 13:41.01–Aug 5, 1985Gävle (SWE)
19841500m 3:39.7h–Jun 30, 1984Kisumu (KEN)
19845000m 13:41.98–Jul 14, 1984Rabat (MAR)
19811500m 3:39.55–Aug 26, 1981Pisa (ITA)
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Samson Obwocha's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:14.17, set on Aug 6, 1986 in Koblenz (GER), #202 on the all-time list.

Samson Obwocha competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

1990 season best: 13:49, set on Mar 25, 1990 in Carlsbad, CA (USA).