William Kipsang

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Birth dateJun 26, 1977
BirthplaceKenya, Kenya
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William Kipsang is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, William Kipsang established themselves as a respected competitor at both national and international levels. The athlete demonstrated exceptional technical skills and maintained high standards of performance across multiple seasons. Their commitment to excellence and improvement drove them to pursue personal records and competitive success. William Kipsang's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.

Throughout their competitive career, William Kipsang participated in numerous prestigious athletic competitions at various levels of competition. These events provided opportunities to test their abilities against quality opponents and pursue personal records and season bests. Consistent participation in high-level competitions allowed William Kipsang to continuously improve their athletic performances and gain valuable international experience. Their competitive record demonstrates sustained excellence across multiple seasons and competitions. The athlete's achievements in competition solidified their reputation as a serious and accomplished track and field competitor.

William Kipsang's personal records and best performances remain testament to their athletic abilities and years of rigorous training. These achievements represent the peak of their competitive career and demonstrate their natural talent combined with dedicated preparation. The athlete's performances contributed to the advancement of their sport and helped establish competitive standards within their discipline. After retirement from elite competition, William Kipsang's legacy continued to inspire emerging athletes pursuing careers in track and field. Their dedication to athletic excellence serves as an enduring example of the commitment required to achieve success at the highest levels of international competition.

Key facts
Marathon
2:05:49
Half Marathon
1:00:25
2014 season best
2:19:02
May 4, 2014 · Hamburg (GER)
Age
49 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Marathon 2:05:49 (#209 all-time), Half Marathon 1:00:25 (#494 all-time), 2014 season best 2:19:02 (May 4, 2014, Hamburg (GER)) · 49 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2014
Marathon
2:19:02-May 4, 2014
Hamburg (GER)
2013
Marathon
2:13:34-Nov 10, 2013
Beirut (LBN)
2012
20Kilometr
59:43-May 1, 2012
Maroilles (FRA)
2012
Marathon
2:14:53-Nov 11, 2012
Beirut (LBN)
2011
25Kilometr
1:17:14-May 8, 2011-Berlin (GER)
2011
Marathon
2:15:06-Jun 5, 2011
San Diego, CA (USA)
2010
Semi
1:03:37-Sep 4, 2010
Lille (FRA)
2010
Marathon
2:24:11-Mar 21, 2010
Seoul (KOR)
2009
10MilesRoa
49:36-Sep 20, 2009
Amsterdam (NED)
2009
20Kilometr
1:02:56-Mar 8, 2009
Alphen aan den Rijn (NED)
2008
Semi
1:01:31-Mar 15, 2008
The Hague (NED)
2008
Marathon
2:05:49-Apr 13, 2008
Rotterdam (NED)
2007
Semi
1:00:25-Mar 17, 2007
The Hague (NED)
2007
Marathon
2:11:04-Apr 15, 2007
Rotterdam (NED)
2006
Semi
1:03:21-Sep 24, 2006
Udine (ITA)
2006
Marathon
2:11:54-Nov 5, 2006
New York City Marathon
2005
10Kilometr
28:15-Sep 9, 2005
Tours (FRA)
2005
10MilesRoa
46:04-Sep 18, 2005
Amsterdam (NED)
2005
Semi
1:04:41-Jan 9, 2005
Egmond aan Zee (NED)
2005
Marathon
2:08:53-Mar 13, 2005
Seoul (KOR)
2004
10MilesRoa
46:00-Sep 19, 2004
Amsterdam (NED)
2004
Semi
1:04:51-Jan 11, 2004
Egmond aan Zee (NED)
2004
Marathon
2:07:43-Mar 14, 2004
Seoul (KOR)
2003
Marathon
2:06:39-Oct 19, 2003
Amsterdam Marathon
2002
15Kilometr
44:33-Dec 8, 2002
Heerenberg (NED)
2002
Semi
1:02:53-Sep 15, 2002
Deurne (NED)
2001
10Kilometr
28:54-Sep 2, 2001
Tolkamer (NED)
2001
15Kilometr
45:45-Jan 13, 2001
Eldoret (KEN)
2001
Semi
1:02:54-Sep 9, 2001
Deurne (NED)
2001
Marathon
2:25:22-Oct 21, 2001
Amsterdam (NED)

2014

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:19:02-May 4Hamburg Marathon, Hamburg

2013

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:13:34-Nov 10Beirut Marathon, Beirut
Marathon
2:16:24-Apr 7Milano City Marathon, Milano

2012

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:14:53-Nov 11Beirut BLOM Marathon, Beirut
Marathon
2:16:43-Jun 3San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, San Diego, CA
20Kilometr
59:43-May 1Maroilles 20 km, Maroilles

2011

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:15:06-Jun 5San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, San Diego, CA
25Kilometr
1:17:14-May 8Berlin BIG 25, Berlin

2010

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:03:37-Sep 4Lille Half Marathon, Lille
Marathon
2:24:11-Mar 21Seoul International Marathon, Seoul

2009

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
49:36-Sep 20Dam tot Damloop, Amsterdam
20Kilometr
1:02:56-Mar 8Alphen aan den Rijn 20 km, Alphen aan den Rijn

2008

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:16:41-Oct 12Chicago Marathon
Semi
1:02:58-Sep 28Velp Half Marathon, Velp
Semi
1:03:25-Jul 28New York NIKE Half Marathon, New York, NY
Marathon
2:05:49-Apr 13Rotterdam Fortis Marathon, Rotterdam
Semi
1:01:31-Mar 15The Hague City-Pier-City Half Marathon, The Hague

2007

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:15:32-Nov 4New York City Marathon
Marathon
2:11:04-Apr 15Rotterdam Fortis Marathon, Rotterdam
Semi
1:00:25-Mar 17Den Haag City-Pier-City Loop, The Hague

2006

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:11:54-Nov 5New York City Marathon
Semi
1:03:21-Sep 24Udine Half Marathon, Udine
Marathon
2:13:30-Mar 12Seoul International Marathon, Seoul
Semi
1:03:43-Jan 8Egmond aan Zee Half Marathon, Egmond aan Zee

2005

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:09:49-Oct 9Chicago Marathon
10MilesRoa
46:04-Sep 18Dam tot Damloop, Amsterdam
10Kilometr
28:15-Sep 9Tours
Marathon
2:08:53-Mar 13Seoul Marathon, Seoul
Semi
1:04:41-Jan 9Egmond aan Zee Half Marathon, Egmond aan Zee

2004

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:08:41-Oct 17Amsterdam ING Marathon
10MilesRoa
46:00-Sep 19Dam tot Damloop, Amsterdam
Marathon
2:07:43-Mar 14Seoul Marathon, Seoul
Semi
1:04:51-Jan 11Egmond Aan Zee Halve Marathon, Egmond aan Zee

2003

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:06:39-Oct 19Amsterdam Marathon
Marathon
2:12:34-Apr 6Paris Marathon

2002

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:04:45-Dec 21Dronten Half Marathon, Dronten
15Kilometr
44:33-Dec 8Heerenberg 15 km, Heerenberg
Semi
1:03:42-Sep 29Remich Route du Vin Half Marathon, Remich
Semi
1:02:53-Sep 15Deurne Half Marathon, Deurne
Semi
1:02:59-Sep 1Budapest Half Marathon, Budapest
15Kilometr
47:12-May 5Haagse Beemdenloop, Breda
Semi
1:07:15-Apr 28Salzburg Half Marathon, Salzburg

2001

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:25:22-Oct 21Amsterdam Marathon, Amsterdam
Semi
1:02:54-Sep 9Deurne Half Marathon, Deurne
10Kilometr
28:54-Sep 2Tolkamer 10 km, Tolkamer
Semi
1:04:04-Apr 29Salzburg Half Marathon, Salzburg
Semi
1:04:23-Feb 4Eldoret Half Marathon, Eldoret
15Kilometr
45:45-Jan 13Eldoret 15 km, Eldoret

Honours

7

Chicago Marathon

Marathon

2008
7

New York City Marathon

Marathon

2006
7

Chicago Marathon

Marathon

2005
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Amsterdam Marathon

Marathon

2003
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is William Kipsang's Marathon personal best?

William Kipsang's Marathon personal best is 2:05:49, set on Apr 13, 2008 in Rotterdam (NED), #209 on the all-time list.

Which events does William Kipsang compete in?

William Kipsang competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did William Kipsang perform in 2014?

2014 season best: 2:19:02, set on May 4, 2014 in Hamburg (GER).