William Kiptoo Kirui

William Kiptoo Kirui

KenyaKenya
Born
Aug 5, 1982 (44 years old)
Events
5000 m · 3000 m

William Kiptoo Kirui is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on August 5, 1982. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:46.68 in the 3000m, 13:18.02 in the 5000m, 28:34.75 in the 10000m, 1:03:42 in the Semi and 2:26:09 in the Marathon. He has earned 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 5000 m13:18.02
#779 all-time
2009 season best30:42May 24, 2009 · Den Haag
2009 season best
Personal best · 3000 m7:46.68

As of Nov 6, 2026: 5000 m 13:18.02 (#779 all-time), 3000 m 7:46.68, 2009 season best 30:42 (May 24, 2009, Den Haag (NED)) · 44 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mNairobi 2002Kenya 3000 m all-time list7:46.681,136 pts–
5000mManchester 2002Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:18.021,145 pts#779
10000mKushiro 2005Kenya 10 000 m all-time list28:34.751,079 pts–
SemiEldoret 2009Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:03:421,042 pts–
MarathonKošice 2008Kenya Marathon all-time list2:26:09857 pts–
10KilometrCardiff 200129:08–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200910Kilometr 30:42–May 24, 2009Den Haag (NED)
200910MilesRoa 51:11–May 30, 2009Lelystad (NED)
2009Semi 1:03:42–Feb 1, 2009Eldoret (KEN)
2008Marathon 2:26:09–Oct 5, 2008Košice (SVK)
20075000m 13:53.52–Oct 8, 2007Tajimi (JPN)
20065000m 13:32.43–Jun 13, 2006Abashiri (JPN)
200610000m 28:53.22–Jun 17, 2006Kushiro (JPN)
20055000m 13:29.27–Jun 3, 2005Japanese Championships
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William Kiptoo Kirui's 5000 m personal best is 13:18.02, set on Jul 31, 2002 in Manchester (GBR), #779 on the all-time list.

William Kiptoo Kirui competes in the 5000 m and 3000 m.

2009 season best: 30:42, set on May 24, 2009 in Den Haag (NED).