Sonia Koech

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Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 3000 m steeplechase

Sonia Koech is a Kenya middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:42.38 in the 1500m, 5:10.22 in the Mile, 10:26.26 in the 3000m, 10:02.15 in the 3000m and 17:29.71 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track10:02.15
2026 season best10:11.69Feb 22, 2026 · Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase11:15.15
Last competitionDuke InvitationalApr 10, 2026 · 11:15.15
Duke Invitational

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 10:02.15, 3000 m steeplechase 11:15.15, 2026 season best 10:11.69 (Feb 22, 2026, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Duke Invitational, Apr 10, 2026, 11:15.15

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mKY 2024Kenya 1500 m all-time list4:42.38889 pts––
MileIndoorKY 20245:10.22874 pts––
3000mKY 2024Kenya 3000 m all-time list10:26.26836 pts––
3000mIndoorVA 202310:02.15926 pts––
5000mIndoorFL 202417:29.71910 pts–#723
5000mTN 2024Kenya 5000 m all-time list17:40.47873 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026mile-short-track Indoor5:15.83–Feb 23, 2026Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i)
2026Mile Indoor5:15.83–Feb 23, 2026Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i)
2026mile-short-track 5:21.02–Jan 17, 2026HBCU Showcase Presented by Nike
20263000m Indoor10:11.69–Feb 22, 2026Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i)
20263000m-short-track Indoor10:11.69–Feb 22, 2026Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships, Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (i)
20263000mSt 11:15.15–Apr 10, 2026Duke Invitational
20265000m-short-track 18:03.07–Jan 30, 2026Penn State National Open
20265000m Indoor18:03.07–Jan 30, 2026Penn State National Open
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Sonia Koech's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 10:02.15, set on Feb 25, 2023 in Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (USA) (i).

Sonia Koech competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 3000 m steeplechase.

2026 season best: 10:11.69, set on Feb 22, 2026 in Virginia Beach Sports Center, Virginia Beach, VA (USA) (i). Last competition: Duke Invitational on Apr 10, 2026, 11:15.15.