Simon Kemboi

Simon Kemboi

Born
Mar 1, 1967 (59 years old)
Birthplace
Nandi County, Kenya
Events
400 m · 800 m
Height
1.78 m

Simon Kemboi is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, Simon Kemboi 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 Kemboi's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.

Simon Kemboi'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 Kemboi's career in competitive athletics demonstrates the importance of dedication, technical expertise, and consistent effort in achieving athletic success. Throughout their competitive years, they contributed meaningfully to track and field sports through their performances and athletic achievements. The athlete's career exemplifies how sustained commitment to athletic excellence yields lasting recognition and respect within the sporting community. After transitioning from elite competition, Simon Kemboi's influence remained significant as younger athletes looked to their achievements as models for athletic development. Their legacy within track and field athletics continues as a testament to the value of disciplined training and unwavering commitment to competitive excellence.

Personal best · 400 m44.7h
2000 season best45.67Jul 21, 2000 · Nairobi
Medals1World Championships: 1 silver
Personal best · 800 m1:45.87

As of Nov 6, 2026: 400 m 44.7h (#359 all-time), 800 m 1:45.87 (#827 all-time), 2000 season best 45.67 (Jul 21, 2000, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: Kenyan Championships, Jul 22, 2000, 45.87 · World Championships: 1 silver · 59 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
400mNairobi 1993Kenya 400 m all-time list44.7h1,201 pts#359
800mRieti 1993Kenya 800 m all-time list1:45.871,147 pts#827
1500mHechtel 1996Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:37.941,135 pts–
4x400mBarcelona 1992Kenya 4 × 400 m all-time list2:59.63–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
World Championships–1–1

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2000400m 45.67–Jul 21, 2000Nairobi (KEN)
1999400m 46.0h–Jun 25, 1999Nairobi (KEN)
1998400m 45.98–Jul 19, 1998Stuttgart (GER)
1998800m 1:47.03–Jul 26, 1998Malles Venosta (ITA)
1997400m 45.5h–Jun 28, 1997Kenyan Championships
1996400m 45.10–Jun 28, 1996Nairobi (KEN)
19964x400m 3:01.73–Aug 2, 1996The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
19961500m 3:37.94–Jul 6, 1996Hechtel (BEL)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Simon Kemboi's 400 m personal best is 44.7h, set on Jul 3, 1993 in Nairobi (KEN), #359 on the all-time list.

Simon Kemboi competes in the 400 m and 800 m.

2000 season best: 45.67, set on Jul 21, 2000 in Nairobi (KEN). Last competition: Kenyan Championships on Jul 22, 2000, 45.87.

Simon Kemboi has won 1 World Championships medal.