Silas Kosgei Kitum
- Born
- May 25, 1990 (36 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track
Silas Kosgei Kitum is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on May 25, 1990. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.
His personal bests include 1:50.7h in the 800m, 3:44.19 in the 1500m, 7:59.90 in the 3000m, 8:12.17 in the 3000mSt and 5:32.88 in the 2000Metres. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:12.17
2017 season best8:35.3hJun 9, 2017 · Nairobi
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track5:32.88
As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:12.17 (#146 all-time), 2000 Metres Short Track 5:32.88, 2017 season best 8:35.3h (Jun 9, 2017, Nairobi (KEN)) · 36 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
2000MetresOstrava 20075:32.88–
10KilometrRennes 201029:37–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3000mSt | 8:35.3h | – | Jun 9, 2017 | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2016 | 3000mSt | 8:32.63 | – | Jun 3, 2016 | Huelva (ESP) |
| 2015 | 3000m | 8:30.6h | – | May 8, 2015 | Kisii (KEN) |
| 2015 | 3000mSt | 8:35.72 | – | Jul 11, 2015 | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2014 | 3000mSt | 8:39.9h | – | Jun 7, 2014 | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2013 | 3000mSt | 8:27.36 | – | May 21, 2013 | Beijing (CHN) |
| 2012 | 3000mSt | 8:16.48 | – | Sep 7, 2012 | Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline |
| 2011 | 3000mSt | 8:12.17 | – | May 12, 2011 | DS, Daegu (KOR) |