Samuel Naibei Kiplimo

Samuel Naibei Kiplimo

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Jun 17, 1993 (33 years old)
Events
Marathon · 1500 m

Samuel Naibei Kiplimo is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on June 17, 1993. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 1:50.51 in the 800m, 3:41.20 in the 1500m, 14:14.4h in the 5000m, 1:02:06 in the Semi and 2:08:59 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · Marathon2:08:59
2026 season best2:11:45Apr 26, 2026 · Düsseldorf
Personal best · 1500 m3:41.20
Last competitionGyeongju International MarathonOct 17, 2026 · 2:15:31

As of Nov 13, 2026: Marathon 2:08:59, 1500 m 3:41.20, 2026 season best 2:11:45 (Apr 26, 2026, Düsseldorf (GER)) · Last competition: Gyeongju International Marathon, Oct 17, 2026, 2:15:31 · 33 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mNairobi 2021Kenya 800 m all-time list1:50.511,012 pts––
1500mNairobi 2022Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:41.201,091 pts––
5000mNairobi 2022Kenya 5000 m all-time list14:14.4h953 pts––
SemiWarszawa 2026Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:02:061,103 pts–#527
MarathonMersin 2025Kenya Marathon all-time list2:08:591,149 pts–#624
5KilometreLille 202113:40––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Semi 1:02:06–Mar 22, 202620th Warsaw Half Marathon
2026Marathon 2:11:45–Apr 26, 2026Uniper Düsseldorf Marathon
2025Marathon 2:08:59–Dec 14, 20257th IInternational Mersin Marathon
2024Marathon 2:20:53–Jun 9, 2024Kigali International Peace Marathon
2023Marathon 2:18:38–Feb 4, 2023Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Lagos
20221500m 3:41.20–Apr 15, 2022Nairobi (KEN)
20225000m 14:14.4h–Feb 4, 2022Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2022Semi 1:01:31–Oct 30, 2022–
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Samuel Naibei Kiplimo's Marathon personal best is 2:08:59, set on Dec 14, 2025 in Mersin (TUR).

Samuel Naibei Kiplimo competes in the Marathon and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 2:11:45, set on Apr 26, 2026 in Düsseldorf (GER). Last competition: Gyeongju International Marathon on Oct 17, 2026, 2:15:31.