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Simon Chemoiywo

Simon Chemoiywo

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Birth dateApr 20, 1968
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Simon Chemoiywo is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, Simon Chemoiywo established themselves as a respected competitor at both national and international levels. The athlete demonstrated exceptional technical skills and maintained high standards of performance across multiple seasons. Their commitment to excellence and improvement drove them to pursue personal records and competitive success. Simon Chemoiywo's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.

Simon Chemoiywo's competitive achievements were highlighted by participation in world-class competitions including World Championships. These prestigious international events provided platforms to compete against the finest distance runners from around the globe. Such participation demanded exceptional preparation, peak athletic conditioning, and strategic race execution. The athlete's ability to compete effectively at championship level demonstrated their technical expertise and mental fortitude. Their performances at these elite competitions contributed significantly to their professional reputation and helped establish them as a top-tier competitor in their discipline.

Simon Chemoiywo's personal records and best performances remain testament to their athletic abilities and years of rigorous training. These achievements represent the peak of their competitive career and demonstrate their natural talent combined with dedicated preparation. The athlete's performances contributed to the advancement of their sport and helped establish competitive standards within their discipline. After retirement from elite competition, Simon Chemoiywo's legacy continued to inspire emerging athletes pursuing careers in track and field. Their dedication to athletic excellence serves as an enduring example of the commitment required to achieve success at the highest levels of international competition.

Key facts
10 000 m
27:25.82
5000 m
13:07.57
2001 season best
2:16:31
May 20, 2001 · Praha (CZE)
Age
58 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 10 000 m 27:25.82 (#305 all-time), 5000 m 13:07.57 (#321 all-time), 2001 season best 2:16:31 (May 20, 2001, Praha (CZE)) · 58 years old

PB

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2001
Marathon
2:16:31-May 20, 2001
Praha (CZE)
2000
Marathon
2:10:35-May 21, 2000
Praha (CZE)
1999
10Kilometr
28:52-Mar 27, 1999
Mobile, AL (USA)
1998
5000m
13:38.0h-Jun 6, 1998
Nairobi (KEN)
1998
10Kilometr
28:15-Jan 5, 1998
Punta del Este (URU)
1998
10000m
28:19.31-May 16, 1998
Portland, OR (USA)
1998
CrossCount
35:54-Feb 28, 1998
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1998
15Kilometr
43:50-Jul 12, 1998
Utica, NY (USA)
1998
Marathon
2:11:08-Nov 1, 1998
New York Marathon
1997
15Kilometr
45:42-Jul 13, 1997
Utica, NY (USA)
1997
10MilesRoa
51:13-Aug 23, 1997
Flint, MI (USA)
1996
3000m
7:42.40-Jul 10, 1996
Nice (FRA)
1996
2Miles
8:28.91-Jul 14, 1996-Lappeenranta (FIN)
1996
5000m
13:22.79-Aug 21, 1996
Linz (AUT)
1995
3000m
7:43.15-May 14, 1995
São Paulo (BRA)
1995
5000m
13:16.38-Jul 5, 1995
Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI)
1995
10000m
27:25.82-Apr 6, 1995
Knoxville, TN (USA)
1995
CrossCount
34:46-Mar 25, 1995
23rd IAAF/SNICKERS World Cross Country Championships
1995
15Kilometr
44:16-Dec 31, 1995
São Paulo (BRA)
1994
5000m
13:07.57-Aug 2, 1994
Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON)
1994
10Kilometr
27:48-Jan 9, 1994
Manaus (BRA)
1994
CrossCount
34:30-Mar 26, 1994
22nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships
1994
10MilesRoa
46:58-Apr 10, 1994
Washington, DC (USA)
1993
5000m
13:09.68-Jun 27, 1993
Durban African Championships
1993
CrossCount
23:28-Jan 9, 1993
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1993
10000m
28:11.0-Jun 11, 1993
Nairobi (KEN)
1993
15Kilometr
43:20-Dec 31, 1993
São Paulo (BRA)
1993
10MilesRoa
46:27-Apr 24, 1993
New York, NY (USA)
1992
3000m
7:49.51-Aug 16, 1992
Lappeenranta (FIN)
1992
5000m
13:18.95-Sep 6, 1992
Rieti (ITA)
1992
CrossCount
26:31-Dec 27, 1992
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1992
15Kilometr
44:08-Dec 31, 1992
São Paulo (BRA)
1990
10000m
28:45.4h-Jul 21, 1990
Nairobi (KEN)

2001

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:24:57-Dec 9Honolulu Marathon, Honolulu, HI
Marathon
2:16:31-May 20Prague Marathon, Praha

2000

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:10:35-May 21Prague Marathon, Praha

1999

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
29:08-Apr 17New Orleans Crescent City Classic 10 km, New Orleans, LA
10Kilometr
28:52-Mar 27Mobile Azalea Trail Run, Mobile, AL

1998

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:11:08-Nov 1New York Marathon
15Kilometr
43:50-Jul 12Boilermaker, Utica, NY
10000m
28:27.0HT-Jul 4Kenyan Championships
5000m
13:38.0HT-Jun 6Nairobi
10000m
28:27.5HT-Jun 6Nairobi
10000m
28:27.5-Jun 5-
10000m
28:19.31-May 16Portland adidas Oregon Track Classic, Portland, OR
10Kilometr
28:56-Apr 26Sallie Mae, Washington, DC
10Kilometr
29:11-Apr 19Sun Run, Vancouver
10Kilometr
28:28-Mar 28Azalea Trail Run, Mobile, AL
CrossCount
35:54-Feb 281st Mombasa International Cross Country, Mombasa
10Kilometr
28:15-Jan 5Corrida de San Fernando, Punta del Este

1997

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
51:13-Aug 23Flint, MI
15Kilometr
45:42-Jul 13Boilermaker, Utica, NY

1996

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
7:47.61-Sep 1Rieti '96, Rieti
5000m
13:22.79-Aug 21Linz Zipfer-Gugl Gala, Linz
3000m
8:11.30-Aug 7Sestriere Int. Meeting, Sestriere
2Miles
8:28.91-Jul 14Lappeenranta Karelia Games, Lappeenranta
3000m
7:42.40-Jul 10Nice Nikaia, Nice
3000m
7:50.32-Jul 5Oslo Mobil Bislett Games, Oslo

1995

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
44:16-Dec 31Corrida Internacional de Sao Silvestre, São Paulo
5000m
13:39.04-Aug 11IAAF World Championships
5000m
13:39.04-Aug 5IAAF World Championships
3000m
7:57.00-Jul 21Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
5000m
13:29.21-Jul 10Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
5000m
13:16.38-Jul 5Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
3000m
7:48.23-May 21New York Games, New York, NY
3000m
7:43.15-May 14Sao Paulo International Meeting, São Paulo
10000m
27:25.82-Apr 6Knoxville SeaR, Knoxville, TN
CrossCount
34:46-Mar 2523rd IAAF/SNICKERS World Cross Country Championships

1994

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:58.32-Sep 3Paris IAAF Grand Prix Final
5000m
13:33.76-Aug 28Rieti 1994, Rieti
5000m
13:25.77-Aug 19Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
5000m
13:07.57-Aug 2Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco
5000m
13:20.30-Jul 22Oslo Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo
5000m
13:07.58-Jul 15London TSB Games, Crystal Palace, London
10MilesRoa
46:58-Apr 10Washington, DC
CrossCount
34:30-Mar 2622nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships
10Kilometr
27:48-Jan 9Manaus

1993

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
43:20-Dec 31Corrida de Sao Silvestre, São Paulo
5000m
13:51.86-Aug 4Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
5000m
13:35.19-Jul 23London TSB Games, Crystal Palace, London
5000m
13:24.49-Jul 10Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
5000m
13:18.85-Jul 7Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
5000m
13:09.68-Jun 27Durban African Championships
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Honours

7

New York Marathon

Marathon

1998
8

23rd IAAF/SNICKERS World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Senior Race

1995
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22nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Senior Race

1994
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Durban African Championships

5000 Metres

1993
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Durban African Championships

5000 Metres

1993
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Simon Chemoiywo's 10 000 m personal best?

Simon Chemoiywo's 10 000 m personal best is 27:25.82, set on Apr 6, 1995 in Knoxville, TN (USA), #305 on the all-time list.

Which events does Simon Chemoiywo compete in?

Simon Chemoiywo competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

How did Simon Chemoiywo perform in 2001?

2001 season best: 2:16:31, set on May 20, 2001 in Praha (CZE).