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Vincent Kipsegechi Yator
KenyaActive- Born
- Jul 11, 1989 (37 years old)
- Birthplace
- Kenya, Kenya
- Events
- 5000 m · Half Marathon
Vincent Kipsegechi Yator is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on July 11, 1989 in Kenya, Kenya. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.
His personal bests include 7:46.34 in the 3000m, 13:04.50 in the 5000m, 27:25.94 in the 10000m, 59:55 in the Semi and 2:10:02 in the Marathon. He has earned 2 gold and 2 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
Personal best · 5000 m13:04.50
2026 season best1:03:25Oct 11, 2026
Personal best · Half Marathon59:55
Last competitionKazan National Half marathonOct 11, 2026 · 1:03:25
As of Nov 3, 2026: 5000 m 13:04.50 (#254 all-time), Half Marathon 59:55 (#285 all-time), 2026 season best 1:03:25 (Oct 11, 2026) · Last competition: Kazan National Half marathon, Oct 11, 2026, 1:03:25 · 37 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Semi | 1:03:25 | – | Oct 11, 2026 | Kazan National Half marathon |
| 2026 | Marathon | 2:12:25 | – | Feb 27, 2026 | Tel Aviv Bank Leumi Marathon |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:12:42 | – | Feb 28, 2025 | Tel Aviv Bank Leumi Marathon, Tel Aviv |
| 2024 | Semi | 1:06:27 | – | Jun 23, 2024 | Guizhou Zhenning Huangguoshu Half Marathon |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:14:41 | – | Jun 16, 2024 | JiLin City Marathon |
| 2019 | Marathon | 2:10:02 | – | Apr 7, 2019 | Vienna City Marathon |
| 2018 | Marathon | 2:12:03 | – | Oct 28, 2018 | Frankfurt Marathon, Frankfurt |
| 2017 | 5000m | 13:37.8h | – | Jun 10, 2017 | Nairobi (KEN) |