William Kalya

William Kalya

KenyaKenya
Born
Aug 4, 1974 (52 years old)
Events
3000 m · 5000 m

William Kalya is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on August 4, 1974. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:48.5h in the 800m, 3:37.95 in the 1500m, 7:31.14 in the 3000m, 13:03.08 in the 5000m and 27:23.65 in the 10000m. He has earned 2 silver and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 3000 m7:31.14
2001 season best7:48.47Jun 4, 2001 · FBK Stadium, Hengelo
2001 season best
Personal best · 5000 m13:03.08
#216 all-time

As of Oct 27, 2026: 3000 m 7:31.14, 5000 m 13:03.08 (#216 all-time), 2001 season best 7:48.47 (Jun 4, 2001, FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED)) · 52 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mEldoret 19911:48.5h1,070 pts–
1500mNew Delhi 19913:37.951,135 pts–
3000mMonaco 19977:31.141,232 pts–
5000mStockholm 199513:03.081,199 pts#216
10000mBruxelles 200027:23.651,189 pts#270
SemiPonte Vasco da Gama 20001:02:431,080 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20013000m 7:48.47–Jun 4, 2001FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED)
20015000m 13:17.00–Jun 8, 2001Sevilla (ESP)
200110000m 27:52.26–Aug 24, 2001Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
2001Semi 1:07:39–Sep 16, 2001Parma (ITA)
20005000m 13:32.25–Sep 2, 2000Patra (GRE)
200010000m 27:23.65–Aug 25, 2000Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
200010Kilometr 29:01–Dec 31, 2000Olivais (POR)
2000Semi 1:02:43–Oct 22, 2000Ponte Vasco da Gama (POR)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

William Kalya's 3000 m personal best is 7:31.14, set on Aug 16, 1997 in Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON).

William Kalya competes in the 3000 m and 5000 m.

2001 season best: 7:48.47, set on Jun 4, 2001 in FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED).