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William Kiptoo Kirui

William Kiptoo Kirui

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Birth dateAug 5, 1982
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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.

Key facts
5000 m
13:18.02
#779 all-time
3000 m
7:46.68
2009 season best
30:42
May 24, 2009 · Den Haag (NED)
2009 season best
Age
44 years old

As of Sep 18, 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

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2009
10Kilometr
30:42-May 24, 2009
↓
Den Haag (NED)
2009
10MilesRoa
51:11-May 30, 2009-Lelystad (NED)
2009
Semi
1:03:42-Feb 1, 2009
↑
Eldoret (KEN)
2008
Marathon
2:26:09-Oct 5, 2008-Košice (SVK)
2007
5000m
13:53.52-Oct 8, 2007
↑
Tajimi (JPN)
2006
5000m
13:32.43-Jun 13, 2006
↑
Abashiri (JPN)
2006
10000m
28:53.22-Jun 17, 2006
↓
Kushiro (JPN)
2005
5000m
13:29.27-Jun 3, 2005
↑
Japanese Championships
2005
10000m
28:34.75-Jun 15, 2005
↓
Kushiro (JPN)
2005
Semi
1:03:53-Jul 3, 2005
↑
Sapporo (JPN)
2004
5000m
13:28.43-Jun 6, 2004
↑
Japanese Championships
2003
3000m
7:52.09-May 17, 2003
↓
Portland, OR (USA)
2003
5000m
13:24.45-May 10, 2003
↑
Osaka (JPN)
2002
3000m
7:46.68-May 18, 2002
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2002
5000m
13:18.02-Jul 31, 2002
↑
Manchester (GBR)
2001
5000m
14:10.4h-Apr 21, 2001
↑
Kisumu (KEN)
2001
10Kilometr
29:08-Sep 9, 2001
↓
Cardiff (GBR)

2009

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
51:11-May 30Lelystad Zeebodemloop 10 Mile, Lelystad
10Kilometr
30:42-May 24Den Haag Royal Ten, Den Haag
Semi
1:04:13-May 17Half Marathon, Leiden
Semi
1:03:42-Feb 1Eldoret Discovery Half Marathon, Eldoret

2008

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:26:09-Oct 5Kosice Peace Marathon, Košice

2007

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:53.52-Oct 8Tajimi
5000m
14:24.65-Jun 17Shibetsu Hokuren Distance Challenge, Shibetsu

2006

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:53.22-Jun 17Kushiro Hokuren Distance Challenge, Kushiro
5000m
13:32.43-Jun 13Abashiri Hokuren Distance Challenge, Abashiri
5000m
13:45.64-Jun 7Fukagawa Hokuren Distance Challenge, Fukagawa
5000m
13:52.55-May 27Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
5000m
13:40.67-May 14Gifu Chubu District Corporate Team Championships, Gifu
5000m
13:47.50-May 4Toyama
5000m
13:42.94-Apr 29Hiroshima Oda Mikio Memorial, Hiroshima
5000m
13:36.62-Apr 8Kumamoto

2005

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:03:53-Jul 3Sapporo Half Marathon, Sapporo
5000m
13:34.00-Jun 25Shibetsu Hokuren Distance Challenge, Shibetsu
10000m
28:34.75-Jun 15Kushiro Hokuren Distance Challenge, Kushiro
5000m
13:29.27-Jun 3Japanese Championships
5000m
13:48.14-Jun 2Japanese Championships, Tokyo

2004

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:28.43-Jun 6Japanese Championships
5000m
13:46.85-May 22Nobeoka Golden Games, Nobeoka
5000m
13:37.34-Apr 29Yokohama
5000m
13:56.1HT-Mar 27Kakamega

2003

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:30.63-May 24Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR
3000m
7:52.09-May 17Portland adidas Oregon Track Classic, Portland, OR
5000m
13:24.45-May 10Osaka Japan Grand Prix, Osaka
5000m
14:08.0HT-Mar 15Nyeri

2002

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:36.02-Aug 18Lappeenranta Karelia Games, Lappeenranta
3000m
7:47.15-Aug 13Helsinki Asics GP, Helsinki
5000m
13:18.02-Jul 31Manchester Commonwealth Games, Manchester
3000m
7:54.14-Jul 14Patra Tofalia, Patra
5000m
13:18.95-Jul 6Cork City Sports, Cork
5000m
13:18.06-Jun 28Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games
5000m
13:39.12-Jun 21Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
5000m
13:56.0HT-Jun 20Kenyan Championships
3000m
7:46.68-May 18Nairobi AAC Permit Meeting, Nairobi

2001

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
29:10-Sep 23Grudziadz 10 km, Grudziadz
10Kilometr
29:08-Sep 9Cardiff 10 km, Cardiff
5000m
14:10.4HT-Apr 21Kisumu

Honours

🥉

Manchester Commonwealth Games

5000 Metres

2002
🥉

Manchester Commonwealth Games

5000 Metres

2002
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is William Kiptoo Kirui's 5000 m personal best?

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.

Which events does William Kiptoo Kirui compete in?

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

How did William Kiptoo Kirui perform in 2009?

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