Sosthenes Bitok
- Born
- Mar 23, 1957 (69 years old)
- Events
- 5000 Metres Short Track · 1000 Metres Short Track
Sosthenes Bitok is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on March 23, 1957. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 5000m.
His personal bests include 3:39.06 in the 1500m, 3:56.1h in the Mile, 13:43.47 in the 5000m, 13:29.02 in the 5000m and 27:50.0h in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track13:29.02
1987 season best44:33Mar 14, 1987 · Jacksonville, FL
Personal best · 1000 Metres Short Track2:19.58
As of Nov 6, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 13:29.02, 1000 Metres Short Track 2:19.58, 1987 season best 44:33 (Mar 14, 1987, Jacksonville, FL (USA)) · 69 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mIndoorNJ 198313:29.021,155 pts–
1500m-short-trackIndoorSherbrooke 19843:45.381,083 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 15Kilometr | 44:33 | – | Mar 14, 1987 | Jacksonville, FL (USA) |
| 1987 | 10MilesRoa | 47:00 | – | Apr 5, 1987 | Washington, DC (USA) |
| 1986 | 5000m-short-track Indoor | 13:34.23 | – | Feb 8, 1986 | East Rutherford, NJ (USA) (i) |
| 1986 | 5000m Indoor | 13:34.23 | – | Feb 8, 1986 | East Rutherford, NJ (USA) (i) |
| 1986 | 5000m-short-track | 13:34.23 | – | Feb 8, 1986 | – |
| 1985 | 5000m-short-track | 13:39.62 | – | Jan 25, 1985 | – |
| 1985 | 5000m Indoor | 13:39.62 | – | Jan 25, 1985 | New York, NY (USA) (i) |
| 1985 | 5000m-short-track Indoor | 13:39.62 | – | Jan 25, 1985 | New York, NY (USA) (i) |