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Solomon Lekuta

Solomon Lekuta

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Birth dateOct 3, 1999
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Solomon Lekuta is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on October 3, 1999. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 1000m.

His personal bests include 1:45.4h in the 800m, 3:55.0h in the 1500m and 2:17.42 in the 1000m. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
800 m
1:45.4h
#907 all-time
1000 Metres
2:17.42
2021 season best
1:48.71
May 28, 2021 · Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2021 season best
Age
26 years old

As of Sep 23, 2026: 800 m 1:45.4h (#907 all-time), 1000 Metres 2:17.42, 2021 season best 1:48.71 (May 28, 2021, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)) · 26 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2021
800m
1:48.71-May 28, 2021
↑
Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2020
800m
1:50.4h-Mar 5, 2020
↑
Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
2019
800m
1:47.15-May 21, 2019
↑
2019 Nanjing World Challenge, Olympic Stadium, Nanjing
2018
800m
1:46.00-Aug 18, 2018
↑
Göteborg Folksam GP, Göteborg
2018
1000m
2:17.42-Jul 20, 2018-Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco - Diamond Discipline
2017
800m
1:45.4h-Jun 14, 2017
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2016
800m
1:48.3h-Jun 22, 2016
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2016
1500m
3:55.0h-Apr 5, 2016-Nairobi (KEN)
2015
800m
1:50.8h-Jun 17, 2015
↑
Nairobi (KEN)

2021

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:48.71-May 28Athletics Kenya Pre-Trials, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
800m
1:49.30-May 27Athletics Kenya Pre-Trials, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
800m
1:52.01-Feb 281st Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
800m
1:51.11-Feb 271st Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:50.4HT-Mar 5AK Meeting, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi

2019

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:52.47-Aug 22Kenyan Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
800m
1:52.47-Aug 20Kenyan Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
800m
1:47.15-May 212019 Nanjing World Challenge, Olympic Stadium, Nanjing
800m
1:48.2HT-May 3AK Weekend Meet, Ruringu Stadium, Nyeri

2018

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.89-Aug 23Rovereto Palio Città della Quercia, Rovereto
800m
1:46.00-Aug 18Göteborg Folksam GP, Göteborg
1000m
2:17.42-Jul 20Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco - Diamond Discipline
800m
1:46.35-Jul 15IAAF World U20 Championships, Ratinan Stadion, Tampere
800m
1:47.56-Jul 14IAAF World U20 Championships, Ratinan Stadion, Tampere
800m
1:48.19-Jul 13IAAF World U20 Championships, Ratinan Stadion, Tampere
800m
1:46.21-Jun 11Nairobi Kenya World U20 Trials, Nairobi
800m
1:47.51-May 12Shanghai IAAF Diamond League, Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai - Diamond Discipline
800m
1:46.16-Feb 17Nairobi Kenya Commonwealth Games Trials, Nairobi
800m
1:48.56-Feb 17Nairobi Kenya Commonwealth Games Trials, Nairobi

2017

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:48.04-Jul 2Tlemcen African U20 Championships, Tlemcen
800m
1:50.30-Jul 1Tlemcen African U20 Championships, Tlemcen
800m
1:45.4HT-Jun 14Nairobi African U20 Trials, Nairobi
800m
1:51.0HT-May 6Nyahururu
800m
1:53.6HT-May 5Nyahururu

2016

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:48.3HT-Jun 22Nairobi Kenya World Junior Trials, Nairobi
800m
1:51.15-May 27Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
800m
1:49.81-May 26Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
800m
1:48.4HT-May 7Nairobi Kenyan Prisons Ch., Nairobi
1500m
3:55.0HT-Apr 5Nairobi

2015

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:52.1HT-Jul 10Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
800m
1:51.0HT-Jun 17Nairobi Kenyan Youth Trials, Nairobi
800m
1:55.33-Jun 17Nairobi Kenyan Youth Trials, Nairobi
800m
1:50.8HT-Jun 17Nairobi Kenyan Youth Trials, Nairobi

Honours

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IAAF World U20 Championships

800 Metres

2018
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Tlemcen African U20 Championships

800 Metres

2017
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Solomon Lekuta's 800 m personal best?

Solomon Lekuta's 800 m personal best is 1:45.4h, set on Jun 14, 2017 in Nairobi (KEN), #907 on the all-time list.

Which events does Solomon Lekuta compete in?

Solomon Lekuta competes in the 800 m and 1000 Metres.

How did Solomon Lekuta perform in 2021?

2021 season best: 1:48.71, set on May 28, 2021 in Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN).