Samuel Tirop

KenyaKenya
Born
Jan 13, 1959 (67 years old)
Events
800 m · 1000 Metres

Samuel Tirop is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on January 13, 1959. He competes primarily in the 800m and 1000m.

His personal bests include 1:44.3h in the 800m and 2:16.32 in the 1000m. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 800 m1:44.3h
#899 all-time
1990 season best1:45.98Feb 1, 1990 · Auckland
Personal best · 1000 Metres2:16.32

As of Nov 7, 2026: 800 m 1:44.3h (#899 all-time), 1000 Metres 2:16.32, 1990 season best 1:45.98 (Feb 1, 1990, Auckland (NZL)) · 67 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mNairobi 1989Kenya 800 m all-time list1:44.3h1,195 pts#899
1000mAuckland 19902:16.321,150 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1990800m 1:45.98–Feb 1, 1990Auckland (NZL)
19901000m 2:16.32–Jan 20, 1990Auckland (NZL)
1989800m 1:44.3h–Dec 23, 1989Nairobi (KEN)
1986800m 1:47.05–Jul 8, 1986Moskva (URS)
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Samuel Tirop's 800 m personal best is 1:44.3h, set on Dec 23, 1989 in Nairobi (KEN), #899 on the all-time list.

Samuel Tirop competes in the 800 m and 1000 Metres.

1990 season best: 1:45.98, set on Feb 1, 1990 in Auckland (NZL).