Vincent Kibet
KENMenVincent Kibet is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on May 6, 1991. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:46.71 in the 800m, 3:31.96 in the 1500m, 3:51.17 in the Mile, 7:44.87 in the 3000m and 3:34.91 in the 1500m-short-track. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
As of Sep 12, 2026: 1500 Metres Short Track 3:34.91, Mile 3:51.17, 2021 season best 3:36.15 (May 28, 2021, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha (QAT)) · Last competition: Meeting International de Sotteville, Stade Sottevillais 76, Sotteville-lès-Rouen, Jul 11, 2021, 3:37.33 · 35 years old
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1500m | 3:36.15 | - | May 28, 2021 | ↑ | Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - National Events |
| 2020 | 1500m | 3:38.27 | - | Sep 25, 2020 | ↑ | Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Promotional Events |
| 2020 | 1500m-short-track | 3:38.98 | - | Feb 9, 2020 | ↓ | Meeting Metz Moselle Athlelor, L'Anneau-Halle d'athlétisme de Metz, Metz (i) |
| 2019 | 1500m | 3:33.21 | - | May 3, 2019 | ↑ | IAAF Diamond League, Khalifa International Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline |
| 2019 | 1500m-short-track | 3:38.01 | - | Feb 16, 2019 | ↓ | Müller Indoor Grand Prix |
| 2019 | Mile | 3:52.38 | - | Jun 13, 2019 | ↓ | Oslo Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline |
| 2019 | mile-short-track | 3:56.93 | - | Jan 26, 2019 | ↑ | New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (i) - Split times |
| 2019 | 10000m | 27:24.09 | - | Jul 17, 2019 | - | - |
| 2018 | 1500m | 3:36.12 | - | Jul 22, 2018 | ↑ | London Müller Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Diamond Discipline |
| 2018 | 1500m-short-track | 3:36.86 | - | Feb 6, 2018 | ↓ | Düsseldorf PSD Bank Meeting, Leichtathletikhalle im Arena-Sportpark, Düsseldorf (i) - IAAF World Indoor Tour |
| 2018 | Mile | 3:56.17 | - | Aug 18, 2018 | ↓ | Birmingham Müller Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Promotional Events |
| 2017 | 1500m | 3:32.66 | - | May 5, 2017 | ↑ | Doha IAAF Diamond League, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Regional Races |
| 2017 | 1500m-short-track | 3:38.42 | - | Feb 10, 2017 | ↓ | Arena Toruń, Toruń (POL) (i) |
| 2017 | Mile | 3:51.17 | - | May 27, 2017 | ↓ | Eugene Prefontaine Classic |
| 2017 | mile-short-track | 3:56.09 | - | Jan 28, 2017 | ↑ | Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2017 | 3000m | 7:50.54 | - | Jul 16, 2017 | ↑ | Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat - Diamond Discipline |
| 2016 | 1500m | 3:33.56 | - | Sep 9, 2016 | ↑ | Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Promotional Events |
| 2016 | 1500m-short-track | 3:37.55 | - | Feb 20, 2016 | ↓ | Emirates Arena, Glasgow (GBR) (i) |
| 2016 | Mile | 3:52.71 | - | May 28, 2016 | ↓ | Eugene Prefontaine Classic |
| 2016 | mile-short-track | 3:58.10 | - | Feb 14, 2016 | ↑ | Reggie Lewis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i) |
| 2016 | 3000m-short-track | 7:44.87 | - | Feb 6, 2016 | - | Messehalle, Karlsruhe (GER) (i) |
| 2016 | 3000m | 7:44.87 | - | Feb 6, 2016 | ↑ | Messehalle, Karlsruhe (GER) (i) |
| 2015 | 1000m | 2:19.93 | - | Feb 25, 2015 | - | Metz (FRA) (i) |
| 2015 | 1000m-short-track | 2:19.93 | - | Feb 25, 2015 | - | Metz (FRA) (i) |
| 2015 | 1500m-short-track | 3:34.91 | - | Feb 21, 2015 | ↓ | Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham (GBR) (i) |
| 2015 | 1500m | 3:34.91 | - | Feb 21, 2015 | ↑ | Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham (GBR) (i) |
| 2015 | Mile | 3:55.65 | - | May 30, 2015 | ↓ | Eugene Prefontaine Classic |
| 2014 | 800m | 1:46.71 | - | Aug 16, 2014 | - | Solihull (GBR) |
| 2014 | 1500m | 3:31.96 | - | Sep 7, 2014 | ↑ | Stadio Guidobaldi, Rieti (ITA) |
| 2014 | Mile | 3:52.15 | - | Aug 24, 2014 | ↓ | Birmingham British Athletics Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Diamond Discipline |
| 2014 | 3000m | 7:58.9h | - | Apr 27, 2014 | ↑ | Bambous (MRI) |
| 2014 | 4x1500Metr | 14:54.5h | - | Apr 4, 2014 | - | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2013 | 1500m | 3:35.62 | - | Jun 27, 2013 | ↑ | Sollentuna (SWE) |
| 2012 | 1500m | 3:40.51 | - | Jun 15, 2012 | ↑ | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2010 | 1500m | 3:46.7h | - | Jun 25, 2010 | ↑ | Nairobi (KEN) |
2021
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 3:37.33 | - | Jul 11 | Meeting International de Sotteville, Stade Sottevillais 76, Sotteville-lès-Rouen |
1500m | 3:39.99 | - | Jul 5 | Meeting Stanislas Nancy, Stade Raymond Petit, Tomblaine |
1500m | 3:36.15 | - | May 28 | Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - National Events |
2020
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 3:38.27 | - | Sep 25 | Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Promotional Events |
1500m-short-track | 3:44.70 | - | Feb 19 | Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais |
1500m-short-track | 3:39.02 | - | Feb 15 | Müller Indoor Grand Prix Glasgow, Emirates Arena, Glasgow (i) - Indoor Meeting |
1500m-short-track | 3:38.98 | - | Feb 9 | Meeting Metz Moselle Athlelor, L'Anneau-Halle d'athlétisme de Metz, Metz (i) |
1500m-short-track | 3:39.49 | - | Feb 4 | 15. International PSD Bank Meeting |
2019
19 performances2018
17 performances2017
6 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500m | 3:34.96 | - | Aug 24 | Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline |
3000m | DNF | - | Aug 20 | Birmingham Müller Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Invitational Events |
3000m | 7:50.54 | - | Jul 16 | Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat - Diamond Discipline |
1500m | 3:34.88 | - | Jul 9 | London Müller Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Promotional Events |
1500m | 3:33.34 | - | Jul 6 | Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Diamond Discipline |
1500m | 3:45.27 | - | Jun 24 | Nairobi Kenya World Championship Trials, Nairobi |
Honours
Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat
1500 Metres
IAAF World Indoor Championships
1500 Metres Short Track
Frequently asked questions
What is Vincent Kibet's 1500 Metres Short Track personal best?
Vincent Kibet's 1500 Metres Short Track personal best is 3:34.91, set on Feb 21, 2015 in Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham (GBR) (i).
Which events does Vincent Kibet compete in?
Vincent Kibet competes in the 1500 Metres Short Track and Mile.
How did Vincent Kibet perform in 2021?
2021 season best: 3:36.15, set on May 28, 2021 in Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha (QAT). Last competition: Meeting International de Sotteville, Stade Sottevillais 76, Sotteville-lès-Rouen on Jul 11, 2021, 3:37.33.