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Wilbeforce Talel Kapkeny

Wilbeforce Talel Kapkeny

KENKENMen
Birth dateJan 10, 1980
BirthplaceMarakwet District
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Wilbeforce Talel Kapkeny is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on January 10, 1980 in Marakwet District. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:55.82 in the 3000m, 13:13.15 in the 5000m, 27:33.60 in the 10000m, 1:01:17 in the Semi and 2:13:35 in the Marathon. He has earned 2 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
10 000 m
27:33.60
#430 all-time
5000 m
13:13.15
#517 all-time
2009 season best
2:18:52
Apr 26, 2009 · Dalian (CHN)
2009 season best
Age
46 years old

As of Sep 21, 2026: 10 000 m 27:33.60 (#430 all-time), 5000 m 13:13.15 (#517 all-time), 2009 season best 2:18:52 (Apr 26, 2009, Dalian (CHN)) · 46 years old

PB

Personal bests

3000m
7:55.82
13:13.15
#517 all-time
27:33.60
#430 all-time
1:01:17
2:13:35
15Kilometr
43:53
10Kilometr
28:36
10MilesRoa
47:54
8Kilometre
23:10

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2009
Marathon
2:18:52-Apr 26, 2009
↓
Dalian (CHN)
2008
10Kilometr
29:20-Jun 1, 2008
↓
Jakarta (INA)
2008
Semi
1:03:11-Mar 30, 2008
↓
Praha (CZE)
2008
Marathon
2:14:14-Oct 26, 2008
↓
Frankfurt (GER)
2007
Semi
1:02:15-Sep 16, 2007
↓
Lisboa (POR)
2007
Marathon
2:13:35-Apr 29, 2007
↓
Wien (AUT)
2006
10Kilometr
28:36-Jul 2, 2006
↓
Jakarta (INA)
2006
Semi
1:03:49-Sep 11, 2006
↓
Rotterdam (NED)
2005
10Kilometr
28:43-Jun 26, 2005
↓
Jakarta (INA)
2005
CrossCount
36:07-Mar 20, 2005
↓
33rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, St-Etienne
2005
10MilesRoa
47:54-Apr 3, 2005-Washington, DC (USA)
2005
Semi
1:02:45-Oct 16, 2005
↓
New Delhi (IND)
2004
10000m
30:01.5h-May 22, 2004
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2004
CrossCount
37:01-Mar 21, 2004
↓
32nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Bruxelles
2003
8Kilometre
23:10-May 10, 2003-Balmoral (GBR)
2003
10000m
27:33.60-Aug 24, 2003
↓
IAAF World Championships
2003
10Kilometr
28:50-May 26, 2003
↓
Manchester (GBR)
2002
10000m
27:45.39-Jul 26, 2002
↓
Manchester (GBR)
2002
CrossCount
35:20-Mar 24, 2002
↓
30th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Dublin
2002
Semi
1:01:17-Apr 28, 2002
↓
Salzburg (AUT)
2001
3000m
7:55.82-Jun 8, 2001-Poznan (POL)
2001
5000m
13:25.59-Aug 18, 2001
↓
San Sebastián (ESP)
2001
10000m
28:02.30-Jun 18, 2001
↓
Stadion Rošický, Praha (CZE)
2001
Semi
1:02:30-Sep 2, 2001
↓
Virginia Beach, VA (USA)
2000
5000m
13:13.15-Aug 1, 2000
↓
Stockholm (SWE)
2000
10000m
27:36.48-Jun 5, 2000
↓
Stadion Rošický, Praha (CZE)
2000
10Kilometr
28:39-Aug 19, 2000
↓
Arco (ITA)
2000
CrossCount
35:06-Mar 19, 2000
↓
28th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Vilamoura
2000
15Kilometr
43:53-Apr 30, 2000-La Courneuve (FRA)
2000
Semi
1:02:23-Sep 2, 2000
↓
Lille (FRA)
1999
10000m
29:33.4h-May 22, 1999
↓
Eldoret (KEN)

2009

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:18:52-Apr 26Dalian International Marathon, Dalian

2008

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:14:14-Oct 26Frankfurt Marathon, Frankfurt
10Kilometr
29:33-Jun 28Brcko Vidovdan Road Race, Brcko
10Kilometr
29:20-Jun 1Jakarta International 10K, Jakarta
Marathon
2:19:36-Apr 27Enschede Marathon, Enschede
Semi
1:03:11-Mar 30Prague International Half Marathon, Praha

2007

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:02:15-Sep 16Lisbon Half Marathon, Lisboa
Marathon
2:13:35-Apr 29Vienna Marathon, Wien

2006

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:05:59-Oct 1South Shields BUPA Great North Run, South Shields
Semi
1:03:49-Sep 11Rotterdam Fortis Half Marathon, Rotterdam
10Kilometr
28:36-Jul 2Jakarta International 10 km, Jakarta

2005

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:02:45-Oct 16New Delhi Half Marathon, New Delhi
Semi
1:04:43-Sep 25Lisboa Meia Maratona de Portugal, Lisboa
10Kilometr
28:43-Jun 26Jakarta International 10-K, Jakarta
10Kilometr
28:55-May 22Manchester BUPA Great Run, Manchester
10Kilometr
29:43-May 8Edinburgh BUPA Great Caledonian Run, Edinburgh
10MilesRoa
47:54-Apr 3Washington Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run, Washington, DC
10Kilometr
28:59-Mar 26New Orleans Crescent City Classic, New Orleans, LA
CrossCount
36:07-Mar 2033rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, St-Etienne

2004

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
30:01.5HT-May 22Nairobi Kenyan Armed Forces Ch., Nairobi
CrossCount
37:01-Mar 2132nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Bruxelles

2003

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
27:54.44-Sep 5Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
10000m
27:33.60-Aug 24IAAF World Championships
10000m
27:33.60-Aug 23IAAF World Championships
10000m
28:09.76-Jul 26-
10000m
28:09.76-Jul 25Nairobi Kenyan Trials, Nairobi
10000m
28:35.0HT-Jul 12Kenyan Championships
10000m
29:13.2HT-Jun 6Nairobi Kenyan Armed Forces Ch., Nairobi
10Kilometr
28:50-May 26Manchester
8Kilometre
23:10-May 10Balmoral

2002

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
27:45.39-Jul 26Manchester Commonwealth Games, Manchester
10000m
27:46.70-Jun 22Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
10000m
28:07.3HT-Jun 15Nairobi Provincial Ch., Nairobi
Semi
1:01:17-Apr 28Salzburg Half Marathon, Salzburg
CrossCount
35:20-Mar 2430th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Dublin

2001

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:02:30-Sep 2Virginia Beach Half Marathon, Virginia Beach, VA
5000m
13:28.92-Aug 29Rovereto Palio Città della Quercia, Rovereto
5000m
13:28.66-Aug 24-
5000m
13:25.59-Aug 18San Sebastian Trofeo Reebok Gran Premio de San Sebastian, San Sebastián
5000m
13:37.44-Jul 14Maia Mai Athletics, Maia
3000m
8:02.28-Jun 27Luzern Spitzenleichtathletik, Luzern
10000m
28:02.30-Jun 18Memoriál Josefa Odložila, Stadion Rošický, Praha
5000m
13:39.74-Jun 12Bratislava Slovak Gold, Bratislava
3000m
7:55.82-Jun 8Poznan Zywiec SA Cup, Poznan

2000

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:03:25-Oct 22Ponte Vasco Da Gama Half Marathon, Ponte Vasco da Gama
Semi
1:02:23-Sep 2Lille Half Marathon, Lille
10000m
27:41.99-Aug 25Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
10Kilometr
28:39-Aug 19Arco 10 km, Arco
5000m
13:34.94-Aug 5Hechtel Night of Athletics, Hechtel
5000m
13:13.15-Aug 1Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
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Honours

F

33rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Long Race

2005
F

32nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Long Race

2004
6

IAAF World Championships

10,000 Metres

2003
🥉

30th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Long Race

2002
🥇

Manchester Commonwealth Games

10,000 Metres

2002
🥇

Manchester Commonwealth Games

10,000 Metres

2002
5

28th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Cross Country Long Race

2000
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Wilbeforce Talel Kapkeny's 10 000 m personal best?

Wilbeforce Talel Kapkeny's 10 000 m personal best is 27:33.60, set on Aug 24, 2003 in Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis (FRA), #430 on the all-time list.

Which events does Wilbeforce Talel Kapkeny compete in?

Wilbeforce Talel Kapkeny competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

How did Wilbeforce Talel Kapkeny perform in 2009?

2009 season best: 2:18:52, set on Apr 26, 2009 in Dalian (CHN).