Stephen Koech

Stephen Koech

KenyaKenya
Born
Dec 16, 1976 (49 years old)
Events
5000 m · 10 000 m

Stephen Koech is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on December 16, 1976. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:43.0h in the 1500m, 7:48.35 in the 3000m, 13:04.43 in the 5000m, 27:55.92 in the 10000m and 1:02:19 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 5000 m13:04.43
#250 all-time
2010 season best50:01Sep 5, 2010 · Tilburg
2010 season best
Personal best · 10 000 m27:55.92

As of Oct 28, 2026: 5000 m 13:04.43 (#250 all-time), 10 000 m 27:55.92, 2010 season best 50:01 (Sep 5, 2010, Tilburg (NED)) · 49 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mKakamega 20063:43.0h1,067 pts–
3000mNaimette-Xhovémont 20057:48.351,126 pts–
5000mHeusden-Zolder 200513:04.431,194 pts#250
10000mBruxelles 200527:55.921,139 pts–
SemiOH 20081:02:191,095 pts–
MarathonCannes 20102:13:561,060 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
201010MilesRoa 50:01–Sep 5, 2010Tilburg (NED)
2010Marathon 2:13:56–Nov 14, 2010Cannes (FRA)
200910Kilometr 29:06–May 10, 2009Ulm (GER)
200910MilesRoa 47:40–Sep 20, 2009Amsterdam (NED)
200920Kilometr 59:19–May 1, 2009Maroilles (FRA)
2009Semi 1:02:34–Apr 11, 2009Paderborn (GER)
200810MilesRoa 48:04–Aug 23, 2008Flint, MI (USA)
2008Semi 1:02:19–Aug 31, 2008Philadelphia, PA (USA)
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FAQ

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Stephen Koech's 5000 m personal best is 13:04.43, set on Jul 23, 2005 in Heusden-Zolder (BEL), #250 on the all-time list.

Stephen Koech competes in the 5000 m and 10 000 m.

2010 season best: 50:01, set on Sep 5, 2010 in Tilburg (NED).