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Wilberforce Chemiat Kones

Wilberforce Chemiat Kones

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Birth dateSep 19, 1993
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Wilberforce Chemiat Kones is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on September 19, 1993. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 3000mSt.

His personal bests include 3:43.98 in the 1500m, 7:57.19 in the 3000m, 8:21.42 in the 3000mSt and 2:27.17 in the 1000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:21.42
#426 all-time
3000 m
7:57.19
2026 season best
8:47.23
May 27, 2026 · Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN)
2026 season best
Last competition
Night of Athletics
Jul 18, 2026 · DNF
Night of Athletics
Age
33 years old

As of Sep 25, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:21.42 (#426 all-time), 3000 m 7:57.19, 2026 season best 8:47.23 (May 27, 2026, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: Night of Athletics, Jul 18, 2026, DNF · 33 years old

PB

Personal bests

3:43.98
3000m
7:57.19
8:21.42
#426 all-time
1000m
2:27.17

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
3000mSt
8:47.23-May 27, 2026
↑
Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships
2025
1500m
3:51.18-Apr 25, 2025
↓
5th AK Track & Field Weekend Meeting/Relay Series
2025
CrossCount
6:33-Feb 22, 2025-Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour – Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
2025
3000mSt
8:34.20-Jun 17, 2025
↑
Paavo Nurmi Games
2024
MileSteepl
4:19.84-Sep 1, 2024-Fribourg Track Lab, Stade universitaire de St-Léonard, Fribourg
2024
3000m
7:57.19-Sep 6, 2024-23. Volksbank Trier Flutlichtmeeting
2024
3000mSt
8:45.1h-May 2, 2024
↑
AK National Police Service Track And Field Championships
2023
3000mSt
8:49.35-Jun 22, 2023
↑
Kenyan Championships
2022
1500m
3:43.98-Mar 5, 2022
↓
Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2022
3000mSt
8:23.73-Jun 14, 2022
↑
Paavo Nurmi Games
2021
3000mSt
8:21.42-Jun 3, 2021
↑
Meeting Iberoamericano, Estadio Iberoamericano, Huelva
2020
3000mSt
8:37.85-Dec 6, 2020
↑
Grande Prêmio Brasil Caixa de Atletismo, COTP Stadium, São Paulo
2019
1000m
2:27.17-Aug 28, 2019-Ninove (BEL)
2019
3000mSt
8:23.11-Jul 17, 2019
↑
Meeting International de la Province de Liège, Liège
2018
3000mSt
8:22.55-Jul 18, 2018
↑
Liège Meeting Internationale de la Province de Liège, Liège
2017
3000mSt
8:29.8h-May 6, 2017
↑
Nyahururu (KEN)
2016
3000mSt
8:52.78-May 26, 2016
↑
Nairobi (KEN)

2025

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
DNF-Aug 22Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt
DNF-Jul 16Meeting International d'Athlétisme de la Province de Liège, Province Naimette Arena, Liège
3000mSt
8:53.17-Jun 27Kenyan Championships
3000mSt
DNF-Jun 20Meeting de Paris, Stade Charléty, Paris - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt
8:34.20-Jun 17Paavo Nurmi Games
3000mSt
DNF-May 31Kip Keino Classic, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi
3000mSt
DNF-May 25Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athlétisme de Rabat
3000mSt
DNF-May 3Yangtze River Delta Athletics Diamond Gala, China Textile City Sports Centre, Shaoxing/Keqiao - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt
8:49.95-Apr 265th AK Track & Field Weekend Meeting/Relay Series
1500m
3:51.18-Apr 255th AK Track & Field Weekend Meeting/Relay Series
3000mSt
8:49.95-Apr 255th AK Track & Field Weekend Meeting/Relay Series
3000mSt
8:38.14-Apr 12FNB Botswana Golden Grand Prix, National Stadium, Gaborone
CrossCount
6:33-Feb 22Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour – Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km

2024

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
DNF-Sep 13Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline
3000m
7:57.19-Sep 623. Volksbank Trier Flutlichtmeeting
MileSteepl
4:19.84-Sep 1Fribourg Track Lab, Stade universitaire de St-Léonard, Fribourg
3000mSt
DNF-Aug 25Silesia Kamila Skolimowska Memorial, Stadion Śląski, Chorzów - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt
DNF-Jul 7Meeting de Paris, Stade Charléty, Paris - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt
DNF-Jun 19Meeting International d'Athlétisme de la Province de Liège, Stade Naimette-Xhovémont, Liège
3000mSt
DNF-Jun 18Paavo Nurmi Games, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
3000mSt
DNF-Jun 2BAUHAUS-Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt
DNF-May 25Gold Gala Fernanda Ribeiro, Estádio José Vieira de Carvalho, Maia
3000m
DNF-May 22Trond Mohn Games, Fana Stadion, Bergen
3000mSt
DNF-May 1870. ORLEN Janusz Kusocinski Memorial, Stadion Śląski, Chorzów
3000mSt
DNF-May 10Seashore Group Doha Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt
8:45.1HT-May 2AK National Police Service Track And Field Championships
3000mSt
8:45.1HT-May 2AK National Police Service Track And Field Championships
3000mSt
DNF-Apr 20Kip Keino Classic, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:55.39-Jan 62nd AK Track & Field Weekend Meeting/AK Relay Series

2022

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
DNF-Jul 2Night of Athletics
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Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Wilberforce Chemiat Kones's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Wilberforce Chemiat Kones's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:21.42, set on Jun 3, 2021 in Estadio Iberoamericano, Huelva (ESP), #426 on the all-time list.

Which events does Wilberforce Chemiat Kones compete in?

Wilberforce Chemiat Kones competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 m.

How did Wilberforce Chemiat Kones perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 8:47.23, set on May 27, 2026 in Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN). Last competition: Night of Athletics on Jul 18, 2026, DNF.