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Simon Kitur

Simon Kitur

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Birth dateJun 12, 1959
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Simon Kitur is a Kenya hurdler, born on June 12, 1959. He competes primarily in the 400mH and 4x400m.

His personal bests include 48.9h in the 400mH and 3:04.74 in the 4x400m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
400 m hurdles
48.9h
#825 all-time
1988 season best
48.9h
Aug 13, 1988 · Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)
1988 season best
Age
67 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 400 m hurdles 48.9h (#825 all-time), 1988 season best 48.9h (Aug 13, 1988, Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)) · 67 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1988
400mH
48.9h-Aug 13, 1988
↑
Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)
1987
400mH
49.79-Aug 9, 1987
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
1984
400mH
49.70-Aug 3, 1984
↑
Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)
1984
4x400m
3:04.74-Aug 11, 1984-Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA (USA)

1988

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
49.74-Sep 24The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
400mH
49.88-Sep 23The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
400mH
48.9HT-Aug 13Nairobi
400mH
49.6HT-Jun 18Nairobi

1987

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
50.30-Aug 30IAAF World Championships
400mH
50.30-Aug 29IAAF World Championships
400mH
49.79-Aug 9Nairobi All-Africa Games, Nairobi

1984

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:04.74-Aug 11The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
4x400m
3:06.07-Aug 10The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
400mH
49.80-Aug 4The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
400mH
49.70-Aug 3The XXIII Olympic Games, Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA
400mH
50.23-Jul 25Walnut, CA
400mH
50.9HT-May 30Aachen

Honours

5

Nairobi All-Africa Games

400 Metres Hurdles

1987
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Simon Kitur's 400 m hurdles personal best?

Simon Kitur's 400 m hurdles personal best is 48.9h, set on Aug 13, 1988 in Nairobi (KEN), #825 on the all-time list.

Which events does Simon Kitur compete in?

Simon Kitur competes in the 400 m hurdles.

How did Simon Kitur perform in 1988?

1988 season best: 48.9h, set on Aug 13, 1988 in Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR).