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Silas Kosgei Kitum

Silas Kosgei Kitum

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Birth dateMay 25, 1990
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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.

Key facts
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)
2017 season best
Age
36 years old

As of Sep 15, 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

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
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)
2010
3000m
7:59.90-Aug 14, 2010
↓
Kessel-Lo (BEL)
2010
3000mSt
8:12.42-Aug 6, 2010
↑
Stockholm DN Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline
2010
10Kilometr
29:37-Oct 10, 2010-Rennes (FRA)
2009
1500m
3:44.19-May 29, 2009-Nijmegen (NED)
2009
3000mSt
8:20.88-Jul 25, 2009
↑
Barcelona (ESP)
2008
3000mSt
8:32.53-Jul 22, 2008
↑
Stockholm (SWE)
2007
800m
1:50.7h-Jun 9, 2007-Eldoret (KEN)
2007
2000Metres
5:32.88-Jul 13, 2007-Ostrava IAAF World Youth Championships, Ostrava
2007
3000mSt
9:22.1h-May 4, 2007
↑
Eldoret (KEN)

2017

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:35.3HT-Jun 9Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:40.9HT-May 20Eldoret

2016

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:42.83-Jun 25Reunión Internacional de Atletismo Villa De Bilbao, Bilbao
3000mSt
8:32.63-Jun 3Huelva Meeting Iberoamericano de Atletismo, Huelva
3000mSt
9:04.6HT-Apr 14Eldoret

2015

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:35.72-Jul 11Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:36.3HT-Jul 9Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:43.19-Jun 20Nairobi Kenyan Prisons Ch., Nairobi
3000mSt
8:47.7HT-May 23Eldoret
3000m
8:30.6HT-May 8Kisii

2014

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:39.9HT-Jun 7Kenyan Championships, Nairobi

2013

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:36.41-Jul 10Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, Puskás Ferenc Stadion, Budapest
3000mSt
8:34.58-Jun 11Bellinzona Galà dei Castelli, Bellinzona
3000mSt
8:30.50-Jun 9Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat, Rabat
3000mSt
8:27.36-May 21Beijing IAAF World Challenge Meeting, Beijing

2012

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:16.48-Sep 7Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt
8:50.97-Jun 23Nairobi Kenyan Olympic Trials, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:26.40-Jun 9Lille Meeting Lille Metropole, Lille
3000mSt
8:23.07-Jun 3Bydgoszcz European Athletics Festival, Bydgoszcz
3000mSt
8:43.3HT-Apr 7Kitale KAA Meeting, Kitale

2011

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:16.67-Sep 13Zagreb IAAF World Challenge, Sports Park Mladost, Zagreb
3000mSt
8:25.44-Jul 8Paris Meeting AREVA, Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt
8:33.56-Jun 9Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt
8:21.14-May 31Golden Spike Ostrava 2011, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava
3000mSt
8:20.87-May 15Shanghai Samsung Diamond League
3000mSt
8:12.17-May 12Daegu Colorful Pre-Championships Meeting, DS, Daegu

2010

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
29:37-Oct 10Rennes Tout Court, Rennes
3000mSt
8:25.82-Aug 19Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline
3000m
7:59.90-Aug 14Kessel-Lo Meeting voor Mon, Kessel-Lo
3000mSt
8:12.42-Aug 6Stockholm DN Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt
8:40.67-Jun 26Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:40.0HT-Jun 24Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:28.80-Jun 6Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat, Rabat
3000mSt
8:31.37-May 30Hengelo Fanny Blankers-Koen Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
3000mSt
8:15.81-May 19Daegu Colorful Pre-Championships Meeting, Daegu
3000mSt
8:16.19-May 14Doha IAAF Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt
8:42.6HT-Apr 17Mumias KCC Meeting, Mumias

2009

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:20.88-Jul 25Barcelona Míting Internacional d'Atletisme, Barcelona
3000mSt
8:21.75-Jul 18Heusden-Zolder KBC Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder
3000mSt
8:28.05-Jun 8Memoriál Josefa Odložila, Stadion Juliska, Praha
3000mSt
8:22.53-Jun 1Hengelo Fanny Blankers-Koen Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
1500m
3:44.19-May 29Nijmegen Global Athletics, Nijmegen
3000mSt
9:04.3HT-May 8Eldoret KCC Meeting, Eldoret

2008

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:32.53-Jul 22Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
3000mSt
9:24.05-May 4Eldoret Meeting KCC, Eldoret

2007

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2000Metres
5:32.88-Jul 13Ostrava IAAF World Youth Championships, Ostrava
3000mSt
5:40.46-Jul 12Ostrava IAAF World Youth Championships, Ostrava
3000mSt
5:32.88-Jul 12Ostrava IAAF World Youth Championships, Ostrava
2000Metres
5:40.46-Jul 11Ostrava IAAF World Youth Championships, Ostrava
800m
1:50.7HT-Jun 9Eldoret Regional Championships, Eldoret
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Honours

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Ostrava IAAF World Youth Championships

2000 Metres Steeplechase

2007
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Silas Kosgei Kitum's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Silas Kosgei Kitum's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:12.17, set on May 12, 2011 in DS, Daegu (KOR), #146 on the all-time list.

Which events does Silas Kosgei Kitum compete in?

Silas Kosgei Kitum competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

How did Silas Kosgei Kitum perform in 2017?

2017 season best: 8:35.3h, set on Jun 9, 2017 in Nairobi (KEN).