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Thomas Ayeko

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Thomas Ayeko

UGAUGAMen
Birth dateFeb 10, 1992
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Thomas Ayeko is a Uganda long-distance runner, born on February 10, 1992. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 13:23.25 in the 5000m, 27:40.96 in the 10000m, 1:00:26 in the Semi, 2:12:04 in the Marathon and 28:02 in the 10Kilometr. He has earned 2 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Uganda.

Key facts
Half Marathon
1:00:26
#501 all-time
10 000 m
27:40.96
#568 all-time
2022 season best
28:40
Nov 13, 2022
2022 season best
Last competition
XL Cross Internacional de Italica, Sevilla - XC 10.092km
Nov 20, 2022 · 29:48
XL Cross Internacional de Italica, Sevilla - XC 10.092km
Age
34 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Half Marathon 1:00:26 (#501 all-time), 10 000 m 27:40.96 (#568 all-time), 2022 season best 28:40 (Nov 13, 2022) · Last competition: XL Cross Internacional de Italica, Sevilla - XC 10.092km, Nov 20, 2022, 29:48 · 34 years old

PB

Personal bests

13:23.25
27:40.96
#568 all-time
1:00:26
#501 all-time
2:12:04
28:02
49:08
22:39

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2022
CrossCount
28:40-Nov 13, 2022
↓
Cross Internacional de Atapuerca, Atapuerca - XC 9.75km
2022
10000m
29:17.3h-Jun 25, 2022
↓
Ugandan Championships
2021
CrossCount
29:45-Nov 28, 2021
↓
Cross Internacional de La Constitucion Alcobendas, Alcobendas - XC 8.04km
2019
10000m
28:31.82-Jul 26, 2019
↓
Ugandan Championships
2019
CrossCount
32:25-Mar 30, 2019
↓
43rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Århus
2019
Semi
1:00:56-Oct 20, 2019
↑
Lisboa (POR)
2018
5000m
13:54.78-Apr 8, 2018
↓
Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast
2018
Semi
1:04:18-Nov 25, 2018
↑
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2018
Marathon
2:15:52-Sep 16, 2018
↓
Sydney Blackmores Marathon
2017
20Kilometr
1:02:00-Dec 2, 2017--
2017
Semi
1:08:40-Nov 19, 2017
↑
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2017
Marathon
2:12:04-Sep 17, 2017
↓
Cape Town (RSA)
2016
10000m
27:57.3h-Jul 6, 2016
↓
Ugndan Ch., Kampala
2016
Semi
1:00:26-Sep 18, 2016
↑
København (DEN)
2015
Semi
1:01:12-Mar 28, 2015
↑
Azpeitia (ESP)
2015
Marathon
2:12:17-Oct 25, 2015
↓
Rennes (FRA)
2014
5000m
13:40.06-Jul 12, 2014
↓
Ugandan Championships, Kampala
2014
10000m
28:17.8h-Jul 11, 2014
↓
Ugandan Championships, Kampala
2014
10Kilometr
28:47-May 18, 2014
↓
Bengaluru (IND)
2014
Semi
1:02:13-Sep 7, 2014
↑
South Shields (GBR)
2013
8Kilometre
22:39-Dec 31, 2013-Trier (GER)
2013
10000m
27:40.96-Aug 10, 2013
↓
IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
2013
10Kilometr
29:23-May 19, 2013
↓
Bengaluru (IND)
2013
10MilesRoa
49:08-Oct 27, 2013-Portsmouth (GBR)
2013
Semi
1:02:32-Oct 20, 2013
↑
Birmingham (GBR)
2012
5000m
13:23.25-Jun 8, 2012
↓
Torino (ITA)
2012
10000m
27:43.22-Jun 22, 2012
↓
Birmingham (GBR)
2011
5000m
13:31.32-May 29, 2011
↓
FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED)
2011
CrossCount
22:27-Mar 20, 2011
↓
39th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Punta Umbria
2011
10Kilometr
28:02-Apr 17, 2011
↓
Würzburg (GER)
2011
10000m
28:27.54-May 13, 2011
↓
Gaborone (BOT)
2010
CrossCount
23:02-Mar 28, 2010
↓
38th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Myslecinek Park, Bydgoszcz

2022

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
29:48-Nov 20XL Cross Internacional de Italica, Sevilla - XC 10.092km
CrossCount
28:40-Nov 13Cross Internacional de Atapuerca, Atapuerca - XC 9.75km
CrossCount
29:26-Nov 6Cross Internacional de Soria, Soria - XC 10.0km
10000m
29:17.3HT-Jun 25Ugandan Championships
10000m
29:17.3HT-Jun 25Ugandan Championships

2019

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:00:56-Oct 20Luso Meia Maratona, Lisboa
10000m
28:31.82-Jul 26Ugandan Championships
CrossCount
32:25-Mar 3043rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Århus

2018

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:04:18-Nov 25Half Marathon, Kampala
Marathon
2:15:52-Sep 16Sydney Blackmores Marathon
5000m
13:54.78-Apr 10Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast
5000m
13:54.78-Apr 8Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Gold Coast

2017

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20Kilometr
1:02:00-Dec 220 km, Kapenguaria
Semi
1:08:40-Nov 19Kampala Half Marathon, Kampala
Marathon
2:12:04-Sep 17Cape Town Marathon, Cape Town

2016

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:00:26-Sep 18Copenhagen Half Marathon, København
10000m
27:57.3HT-Jul 7Ugndan Ch., Kampala
10000m
27:57.3HT-Jul 6Ugndan Ch., Kampala

2015

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:12:17-Oct 25Rennes Marathon, Rennes
Semi
1:01:14-Sep 13South Shields Great North Run, South Shields
Semi
1:01:12-Mar 28Azkoitia-Azpeitia Half Marathon, Azpeitia

2014

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:03:27-Oct 19Birmingham BUPA Great Half Marathon, Birmingham
Semi
1:02:13-Sep 7South Shields BUPA Great North Run, South Shields
5000m
13:51.61-Aug 14Marrakesh African Championships, Le Grand Stade, Marrakech
10000m
29:25.96-Aug 10Marrakesh African Championships, Le Grand Stade, Marrakech
10000m
28:17.8HT-Jul 12Ugandan Championships, Kampala
5000m
13:40.06-Jul 12Ugandan Championships, Kampala
10000m
28:17.8HT-Jul 11Ugandan Championships, Kampala
10Kilometr
28:47-May 18Bangalore TCS World 10K, Bengaluru

2013

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
8Kilometre
22:39-Dec 31Trier Silvesterlauf, Trier
10MilesRoa
49:08-Oct 27Portsmouth BUPA Great South Run, Portsmouth
Semi
1:02:32-Oct 20Birmingham BUPA Great Half Marathon, Birmingham
10000m
27:40.96-Aug 15IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
10000m
27:40.96-Aug 10IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
10Kilometr
29:23-May 19Bangalore TCS World 10K, Bengaluru

2012

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
27:58.96-Aug 6The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
10000m
27:58.96-Aug 4The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
10000m
27:43.22-Jun 22UK Championships, Birmingham
5000m
13:28.38-Jun 14Göteborg Folksam GP, Göteborg
5000m
13:23.25-Jun 8Torino Memorial Primo Nebiolo, Torino
5000m
14:03.1HT-Apr 7Kitale KAA Meeting, Kitale

2011

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:32.36-Jun 7Montreuil-sous-Bois Meeting International, Montreuil-sous-Bois
5000m
13:31.32-May 29Hengelo Fanny Blankers-Koen Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
5000m
13:40.04-May 15Gaborone African Junior Championships, Gaborone
10000m
28:27.54-May 13Gaborone African Junior Championships, Gaborone
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Honours

7

43rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Senior Race

2019
6

43rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Senior Race

2019
4

Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

5000 Metres

2018
4

Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

5000 Metres

2018
🥇

Ugndan Ch.

10,000 Metres

2016
🥇

Ugandan Championships

10,000 Metres

2014
7

Marrakesh African Championships

5000 Metres

2014
7

Marrakesh African Championships

5000 Metres

2014
🥉

Gaborone African Junior Championships

5000 Metres

2011
🥉

Gaborone African Junior Championships

10,000 Metres

2011
🥈

39th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country U20 Race

2011
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Thomas Ayeko's Half Marathon personal best?

Thomas Ayeko's Half Marathon personal best is 1:00:26, set on Sep 18, 2016 in København (DEN), #501 on the all-time list.

Which events does Thomas Ayeko compete in?

Thomas Ayeko competes in the Half Marathon and 10 000 m.

How did Thomas Ayeko perform in 2022?

2022 season best: 28:40, set on Nov 13, 2022. Last competition: XL Cross Internacional de Italica, Sevilla - XC 10.092km on Nov 20, 2022, 29:48.