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Vedic Kipkoech

Vedic Kipkoech

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Birth dateMar 5, 1996
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Vedic Kipkoech is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on March 5, 1996. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:52.0h in the 3000m, 13:34.16 in the 5000m, 28:08.58 in the 10000m, 1:01:06 in the Semi and 43:44 in the 15Kilometr. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
10 Kilometres Road
27:26
Half Marathon
1:01:06
#983 all-time
2026 season best
29:36.24
Jun 10, 2026 · Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN)
2026 season best
Last competition
Kenya Defence Forces Track and Field Championships
Jun 10, 2026 · 29:36.24
Kenya Defence Forces Track and Field Championships
Age
30 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 27:26, Half Marathon 1:01:06 (#983 all-time), 2026 season best 29:36.24 (Jun 10, 2026, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: Kenya Defence Forces Track and Field Championships, Jun 10, 2026, 29:36.24 · 30 years old

PB

Personal bests

3000m
7:52.0HT
13:34.16
28:08.58
1:01:06
#983 all-time
15Kilometr
43:44
10Kilometr
27:26

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
10000m
29:36.24-Jun 10, 2026
↓
Kenya Defence Forces Track and Field Championships
2023
10000m
30:21.34-May 24, 2023
↓
Kenya Defence Forces Championships
2021
5000m
13:47.76-May 15, 2021
↓
Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2021
10000m
28:31.97-Jun 18, 2021
↓
Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
2021
15Kilometr
43:44-Sep 18, 2021
↑
15K Nocturna Valencia Banco Mediolanum
2021
Semi
1:01:06-Nov 21, 2021-EDP Meia Maratona de Lisboa
2020
10Kilometr
29:20-Jan 12, 2020
↓
10K Valencia Ibercaja
2019
5000m
13:54.17-Jul 3, 2019
↓
Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
2019
10Kilometr
27:26-Jan 13, 2019
↓
10K Valencia Ibercaja
2019
10000m
28:08.58-Aug 22, 2019
↓
Kenyan Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
2019
15Kilometr
44:16-Nov 17, 2019
↑
NN Zevenheuvelenloop
2018
5000m
13:39.25-Jun 22, 2018
↓
Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
2018
10Kilometr
27:57-Sep 8, 2018
↓
Prague Grand Prix
2017
5000m
13:36.5h-May 11, 2017
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2015
3000m
7:56.93-Jun 20, 2015
↓
Bilbao (ESP)
2015
5000m
13:34.16-May 26, 2015
↓
Mestský Stadion, Ostrava (CZE)
2013
3000m
7:52.0h-Jun 11, 2013
↓
Nairobi (KEN)

2026

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
29:36.24-Jun 10Kenya Defence Forces Track and Field Championships

2025

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
DNF-May 31Kip Keino Classic, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi

2023

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
30:21.34-May 24Kenya Defence Forces Championships

2021

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:01:06-Nov 21EDP Meia Maratona de Lisboa
15Kilometr
43:44-Sep 1815K Nocturna Valencia Banco Mediolanum
10000m
28:31.97-Jun 18Kenya Olympic Games Trials, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
10000m
29:05.55-May 27Athletics Kenya Pre-Trials, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
10000m
29:01.8HT-May 1641st Kenya Defence Forces Ch., Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
5000m
13:47.76-May 1541st Kenya Defence Forces Ch., Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
29:20-Jan 1210K Valencia Ibercaja

2019

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
47:08-Dec 31Corrida Internacional de São Silvestre
15Kilometr
44:16-Nov 17NN Zevenheuvelenloop
10Kilometr
27:33-Sep 7Birell Prague Grand Prix, Praha
10000m
28:08.58-Aug 22Kenyan Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
10000m
28:17.4HT-Jul 3KDF Ch., Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
5000m
13:54.17-Jul 3KDF Ch., Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
10000m
30:14.0HT-Jun 6AK Meeting, Narok
10Kilometr
30:37-May 25International 10km Road Race
10Kilometr
27:37-Mar 1710 km Villa de Laredo, Laredo
10Kilometr
27:26-Jan 1310K Valencia Ibercaja

2018

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
28:44-Oct 14Berlin 10 km, Berlin
10Kilometr
27:57-Sep 8Prague Grand Prix
10Kilometr
28:19-Jun 30Appingedam Stadsloop, Appingedam
5000m
13:41.94-Jun 23Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
5000m
13:39.25-Jun 22Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
5000m
13:39.25-Jun 21Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
5000m
13:41.94-Jun 21Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
10Kilometr
28:18-Apr 29Würzburg Residenzlauf, Würzburg

2017

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:44.7HT-Jun 10Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
5000m
13:42.5HT-Jun 9Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
5000m
14:00.2HT-Jun 2Eldoret Central Rift Ch., Eldoret
5000m
13:36.5HT-May 11Nairobi Kenya Defence Forces Ch., Nairobi

2015

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:15.94-Jul 8Barcelona Regional Championships, Barcelona
3000m
7:56.93-Jun 20Reunión Internacional de Atletismo Villa De Bilbao, Bilbao
5000m
13:34.16-May 26Golden Spike Ostrava 2015, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava
5000m
13:42.3HT-Apr 18Nakuru
5000m
14:16.7HT-Apr 17Nakuru
5000m
14:17.2HT-Feb 18Nairobi Kenya Africa Junior Trials, Nairobi
5000m
14:16.7HT-Feb 17Nairobi Kenya Africa Junior Trials, Nairobi

2013

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
7:55.60-Jul 14IAAF World Youth Championships
3000m
7:55.60-Jul 11IAAF World Youth Championships
3000m
8:26.25-Jul 11IAAF World Youth Championships
3000m
7:52.0HT-Jun 11Nairobi Kenyan Youth Trials, Nairobi

Honours

🥈

IAAF World Youth Championships

3000 Metres

2013
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Vedic Kipkoech's 10 Kilometres Road personal best?

Vedic Kipkoech's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 27:26, set on Jan 13, 2019 in Valencia (ESP).

Which events does Vedic Kipkoech compete in?

Vedic Kipkoech competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and Half Marathon.

How did Vedic Kipkoech perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 29:36.24, set on Jun 10, 2026 in Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN). Last competition: Kenya Defence Forces Track and Field Championships on Jun 10, 2026, 29:36.24.