Viola Chelangat Kimetto

Viola Chelangat Kimetto

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Jan 1, 1981 (45 years old)
Events
10 Kilometres Road · Half Marathon

Viola Chelangat Kimetto is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on January 1, 1981. She competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

Her personal bests include 16:55.3h in the 5000m, 36:49.64 in the 10000m, 1:15:18 in the Semi, 2:40:28 in the Marathon and 33:30 in the 10Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road33:30
2026 season best36:49.64May 27, 2026 · Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi
2026 season best
Personal best · Half Marathon1:15:18
Last competitionAthletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 27, 2026 · 36:49.64
Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 33:30, Half Marathon 1:15:18, 2026 season best 36:49.64 (May 27, 2026, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships, May 27, 2026, 36:49.64 · 45 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mNairobi 2011Kenya 5000 m all-time list16:55.3h951 pts–
10000mNairobi 2026Kenya 10 000 m all-time list36:49.64898 pts–
SemiPaderborn 2011Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:15:181,024 pts–
MarathonAthina 2012Kenya Marathon all-time list2:40:281,022 pts–
10KilometrBrunssum 201233:30–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610000m 36:49.64–May 27, 2026Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships
202310000m 37:40.82–Jun 8, 2023Kenya Police Championships
2021Marathon 2:56:11–Jun 6, 2021–
2019Marathon 2:58:04–Jan 6, 2019Mérida Marathon, Mérida
2018Marathon 2:58:23–Nov 11, 2018Maratón Internacional Megacable Guadalajara
2017Semi 1:20:53–Sep 3, 2017–
2017Marathon 2:49:39–Aug 27, 2017Ciudad de México (MEX)
201310Kilometr 34:07–Nov 17, 2013Borobudur (INA)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Viola Chelangat Kimetto's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 33:30, set on Apr 1, 2012 in Brunssum (NED).

Viola Chelangat Kimetto competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and Half Marathon.

2026 season best: 36:49.64, set on May 27, 2026 in Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN). Last competition: Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships on May 27, 2026, 36:49.64.