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Wilfred Kibet Kigen

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Wilfred Kibet Kigen

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Birth dateFeb 23, 1975
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Wilfred Kibet Kigen is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on February 23, 1975. He competes primarily in the 5000m, Semi and Marathon.

His personal bests include 13:55.0h in the 5000m, 1:02:03 in the Semi, 2:07:33 in the Marathon, 8:24.5h in the 3000mSt and 44:11 in the 15Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
Marathon
2:07:33
#599 all-time
3000 m steeplechase
8:24.5h
2014 season best
2:15:28
May 31, 2014 · Stockholm (SWE)
2014 season best
Age
51 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: Marathon 2:07:33 (#599 all-time), 3000 m steeplechase 8:24.5h, 2014 season best 2:15:28 (May 31, 2014, Stockholm (SWE)) · 51 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2014
Marathon
2:15:28-May 31, 2014
↓
Stockholm (SWE)
2013
Marathon
2:13:41-May 5, 2013
↓
Hannover (GER)
2012
Marathon
2:12:26-Oct 28, 2012
↓
Frankfurt (GER)
2011
Marathon
2:10:17-Oct 30, 2011
↓
Frankfurt (GER)
2010
Marathon
2:09:22-Apr 25, 2010
↓
Hamburg (GER)
2009
Marathon
2:11:30-May 3, 2009
↓
Düsseldorf (GER)
2008
10Kilometr
29:13-Jun 28, 2008
↓
Appingedam (NED)
2008
20Kilometr
1:00:51-Jun 22, 2008-Heemskerk (NED)
2008
Marathon
2:07:48-Apr 27, 2008
↓
Hamburg (GER)
2007
Marathon
2:07:33-Apr 29, 2007
↓
Hamburg (GER)
2006
Marathon
2:09:06-Oct 29, 2006
↓
Frankfurt (GER)
2005
Marathon
2:08:29-Oct 30, 2005
↓
Frankfurt (GER)
2004
5000m
13:55.0h-Jun 13, 2004
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2004
10Kilometr
28:27-Apr 10, 2004
↓
Paderborn (GER)
2004
Marathon
2:11:52-Apr 18, 2004
↓
Hamburg (GER)
2003
10Kilometr
28:19-Apr 27, 2003
↓
Würzburg (GER)
2003
Semi
1:02:30-Nov 16, 2003
↓
Boulogne-Billancourt (FRA)
2003
25Kilometr
1:15:09-May 4, 2003-Berlin (GER)
2002
10Kilometr
28:23-Oct 13, 2002
↓
Sélestat (FRA)
2002
Semi
1:02:32-Oct 6, 2002
↓
Beaufort (FRA)
2001
5000m
14:28.21-May 26, 2001
↑
Rio Maior (POR)
2001
10Kilometr
28:40-May 20, 2001
↓
Fafe (POR)
2001
15Kilometr
44:11-Jun 17, 2001-Porto (POR)
2001
Semi
1:02:03-May 6, 2001
↓
Setúbal (POR)
2000
3000mSt
8:24.5h-Jul 22, 2000-Kenyan Championships

2014

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:15:28-May 31Stockholm Marathon, Stockholm

2013

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:13:41-May 5Hannover Marathon, Hannover

2012

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:12:26-Oct 28Frankfurt Marathon, Frankfurt
Marathon
2:14:47-Apr 22Zürich Marathon, Zürich

2011

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:10:17-Oct 30Frankfurt Marathon, Frankfurt

2010

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:09:22-Apr 25Hamburg Marathon, Hamburg

2009

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:11:30-May 3Düsseldorf Marathon, Düsseldorf

2008

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
29:13-Jun 28Appingedam Stadsloop, Appingedam
20Kilometr
1:00:51-Jun 22Heemskerk Corus Marquetteloop, Heemskerk
Marathon
2:07:48-Apr 27Hamburg Marathon, Hamburg

2007

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:07:58-Oct 28Frankfurt Marathon, Frankfurt
Marathon
2:07:33-Apr 29Hamburg Marathon, Hamburg

2006

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:09:06-Oct 29Frankfurt Marathon, Frankfurt
Marathon
2:10:00-Apr 23Hamburg Marathon, Hamburg

2005

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:08:29-Oct 30Frankfurt Marathon, Frankfurt
Marathon
2:09:18-Apr 24Hamburg Olympus Marathon, Hamburg

2004

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:12:05-Oct 17Amsterdam ING Marathon
5000m
13:55.0HT-Jun 13Nairobi Police Ch., Nairobi
Marathon
2:11:52-Apr 18Hamburg Marathon, Hamburg
10Kilometr
28:27-Apr 10Paderborn Internationaler Osterlauf, Paderborn

2003

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:02:30-Nov 16Boulogne-Billancourt Half Marathon, Boulogne-Billancourt
Semi
1:02:47-Oct 19Clichy sur Seine Half Marathon, Clichy-sur-Seine
Semi
1:02:58-Sep 28Grevenmacher Route du Vin, Grevenmacher
10Kilometr
28:47-Jun 14Neuss Sommernachtslauf, Neuss
Semi
1:03:38-May 18Chassieu Half Marathon, Chassieu
25Kilometr
1:15:09-May 4Berlin
10Kilometr
28:19-Apr 27Würzburg Residenzlauf, Würzburg
10Kilometr
28:24-Apr 19Paderborn Internationaler Osterlauf, Paderborn
10Kilometr
28:44-Apr 6Korschenbroich Citylauf, Korschenbroich
Semi
1:03:48-Mar 30Metz Half Marathon, Metz

2002

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:02:52-Oct 20Reims Half Marathon, Reims
10Kilometr
28:23-Oct 1310 km, Sélestat
Semi
1:02:32-Oct 6Beaufort Half Marathon, Beaufort
Semi
1:05:23-Jun 23Trier Half Marathon, Trier
Semi
1:04:47-Jun 2Strasbourg Half Marathon, Strasbourg

2001

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
46:02-Dec 31Sao Paulo Corrida de Sao Silvestre, São Paulo
15Kilometr
44:11-Jun 17Porto 15 km, Porto
5000m
14:28.21-May 26Rio Maior Portuguese Club Championships, Rio Maior
10Kilometr
28:40-May 20Fafe 10 km, Fafe
Semi
1:02:03-May 6Setúbal Half Marathon, Setúbal

2000

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:24.5HT-Jul 22Kenyan Championships
3000mSt
8:30.5HT-Jul 20Kenyan Championships, Nairobi

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Wilfred Kibet Kigen's Marathon personal best?

Wilfred Kibet Kigen's Marathon personal best is 2:07:33, set on Apr 29, 2007 in Hamburg (GER), #599 on the all-time list.

Which events does Wilfred Kibet Kigen compete in?

Wilfred Kibet Kigen competes in the Marathon and 3000 m steeplechase.

How did Wilfred Kibet Kigen perform in 2014?

2014 season best: 2:15:28, set on May 31, 2014 in Stockholm (SWE).