Simon Letaya

Simon Letaya

Born
Nov 27, 1988 (37 years old)
Events
3000 m · 10 000 m

Simon Letaya is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on November 27, 1988. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:51.16 in the 3000m, 13:42.21 in the 5000m, 28:21.41 in the 10000m, 45:25 in the 15Kilometr and 30:11 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 3000 m7:51.16
2025 season best32:52Feb 22, 2025
Personal best · 10 000 m28:21.41
Last competitionSirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour – Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0kmFeb 22, 2025 · 32:52

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m 7:51.16, 10 000 m 28:21.41, 2025 season best 32:52 (Feb 22, 2025) · Last competition: Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour – Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km, Feb 22, 2025, 32:52 · 37 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mSotteville-lès-Rouen 2019Kenya 3000 m all-time list7:51.161,109 pts–
5000mNairobi 2019Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:42.211,060 pts–
10000mLos Corrales de Buelna 2018Kenya 10 000 m all-time list28:21.411,100 pts–
15KilometrValencia 201845:25–
10KilometrOkpekpe 201830:11–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2025CrossCount 32:52–Feb 22, 2025Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour – Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
20193000m 7:51.16–Jul 16, 2019Meeting Pro Athlé Tour de Sotteville les Rouen
20195000m 13:42.21–Jun 22, 2019Nairobi (KEN)
201910000m 29:21.8h–May 3, 2019Ruringu Stadium, Nyeri (KEN)
20183000m 8:08.66–Aug 4, 2018Kessel-Lo (BEL)
201810000m 28:21.41–Jul 14, 2018Los Corrales de Buelna (ESP)
201810Kilometr 30:11–May 12, 2018Okpekpe Road Race, Okpekpe
201815Kilometr 45:25–Jun 2, 2018Valencia 15 km
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Simon Letaya's 3000 m personal best is 7:51.16, set on Jul 16, 2019 in Sotteville-lès-Rouen (FRA).

Simon Letaya competes in the 3000 m and 10 000 m.

2025 season best: 32:52, set on Feb 22, 2025. Last competition: Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour – Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km on Feb 22, 2025, 32:52.