Solomon Kirwa Yego

Solomon Kirwa Yego

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
May 10, 1987 (39 years old)
Events
Half Marathon · Marathon

Solomon Kirwa Yego is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on May 10, 1987. He competes primarily in the 800m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 1:54.46 in the 800m, 14:14.54 in the 5000m, 28:23.0h in the 10000m, 58:44 in the Semi and 2:05:42 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · Half Marathon58:44
#149 all-time
2026 season best1:00:57Mar 15, 2026
2026 season best
Personal best · Marathon2:05:42
#194 all-time
Last competitionIstanbul Half MarathonApr 19, 2026 · 1:01:13
Istanbul Half Marathon

As of Nov 10, 2026: Half Marathon 58:44 (#149 all-time), Marathon 2:05:42 (#194 all-time), 2026 season best 1:00:57 (Mar 15, 2026) · Last competition: Istanbul Half Marathon, Apr 19, 2026, 1:01:13 · 39 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mFermo 2010Kenya 800 m all-time list1:54.46903 pts––
5000mModena 2012Kenya 5000 m all-time list14:14.54952 pts––
10000mNairobi 2015Kenya 10 000 m all-time list28:23.0h1,097 pts––
SemiOstia 2016Kenya Half Marathon all-time list58:441,238 pts#149#227
MarathonShanghai 2023Kenya Marathon all-time list2:05:421,210 pts#194–
15KilometrLe Puy-en-Velay 201544:56––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Semi 1:00:57–Mar 15, 2026Shanghai Half Marathon
202510Kilometr 28:12–Oct 26, 2025Shanghai 10K Elite Race
2025Semi 1:00:42–Aug 24, 202521k Buenos Aires
2025Marathon 2:06:17–Mar 16, 2025Seoul Marathon
2024Semi 1:02:15–Sep 15, 2024Copenhagen Half Marathon
2024Marathon 2:13:11–Jan 7, 2024C&D XiaMen Marathon, Xiamen
2023Semi 1:00:25–Sep 17, 2023Copenhagen Half Marathon, København
2023Marathon 2:09:12–May 14, 2023Copenhagen Marathon, København
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Solomon Kirwa Yego's Half Marathon personal best is 58:44, set on Mar 13, 2016 in Ostia (ITA), #149 on the all-time list.

Solomon Kirwa Yego competes in the Half Marathon and Marathon.

2026 season best: 1:00:57, set on Mar 15, 2026. Last competition: Istanbul Half Marathon on Apr 19, 2026, 1:01:13.