Simon Rono

Simon Rono

KenyaKenya
Born
Apr 9, 1972 (54 years old)
Events
10 Kilometres Road · 3000 m steeplechase

Simon Rono is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on April 9, 1972. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:37.96 in the 1500m, 7:50.58 in the 3000m, 13:30.99 in the 5000m, 29:18.0h in the 10000m and 1:02:03 in the Semi. He has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road27:27
2004 season best2:17:06Jan 11, 2004 · Tempe, AZ
2004 season best
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:20.98
#414 all-time

As of Nov 6, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 27:27, 3000 m steeplechase 8:20.98 (#414 all-time), 2004 season best 2:17:06 (Jan 11, 2004, Tempe, AZ (USA)) · 54 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mHechtel 1996Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:37.961,134 pts–
3000mStockholm 1994Kenya 3000 m all-time list7:50.581,112 pts–
5000mCork 1994Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:30.991,099 pts–
10000mNairobi 2001Kenya 10 000 m all-time list29:18.0h1,015 pts–
SemiGualtieri 1996Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:02:031,105 pts–
MarathonAZ 2004Kenya Marathon all-time list2:17:061,006 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2004Marathon 2:17:06–Jan 11, 2004Tempe, AZ (USA)
200310Kilometr 29:33–Sep 1, 2003Atlanta, GA (USA)
200310MilesRoa 48:58–Aug 23, 2003Flint, MI (USA)
200320Kilometr 1:03:48–May 24, 2003Wheeling, WV (USA)
2003Semi 1:05:47–May 3, 2003Indianapolis, IN (USA)
200210Kilometr 28:02–Sep 29, 2002Pittsburgh, PA (USA)
200210MilesRoa 47:13–Aug 24, 2002Flint, MI (USA)
200110000m 29:18.0h–May 26, 2001Nairobi (KEN)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Simon Rono's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 27:27, set on Apr 11, 1998 in New Orleans, LA (USA).

Simon Rono competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and 3000 m steeplechase.

2004 season best: 2:17:06, set on Jan 11, 2004 in Tempe, AZ (USA).