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Samson Obwocha

Samson Obwocha

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Birth dateOct 7, 1954
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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.

Key facts
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)
1990 season best
Age
71 years old

As of Sep 15, 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)) · 71 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1990
5Kilometre
13:49-Mar 25, 1990-Carlsbad, CA (USA)
1987
3000mSt
8:40.19-Apr 4, 1987
↓
Austin, TX (USA)
1986
2000Metres
5:19.68-Jul 19, 1986-Birmingham (GBR)
1986
3000mSt
8:14.17-Aug 6, 1986
↓
Koblenz (GER)
1985
5000m
13:41.01-Aug 5, 1985
↑
Gävle (SWE)
1984
1500m
3:39.7h-Jun 30, 1984
↓
Kisumu (KEN)
1984
5000m
13:41.98-Jul 14, 1984
↑
Rabat (MAR)
1981
1500m
3:39.55-Aug 26, 1981
↓
Pisa (ITA)

1990

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
13:49-Mar 25Carlsbad 5000, Carlsbad, CA

1987

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:40.19-Apr 4Austin Texas R, Austin, TX

1986

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:24.16-Sep 2Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
2000Metres
5:22.52-Aug 19Birmingham
3000mSt
8:19.29-Aug 13Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich
3000mSt
8:14.17-Aug 6Koblenz
2000Metres
5:19.68-Jul 19Birmingham
3000mSt
8:28.99-Jul 1Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm

1985

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:41.01-Aug 5Gävle

1984

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:41.98-Jul 14Rabat African Championships, Rabat
1500m
3:39.7HT-Jun 30Kisumu

1981

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:39.55-Aug 26Pisa

Honours

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Rabat African Championships

5000 Metres

1984
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Rabat African Championships

5000 Metres

1984
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Samson Obwocha's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

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.

Which events does Samson Obwocha compete in?

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

How did Samson Obwocha perform in 1990?

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