Willy Rotich

Willy Rotich

Born
Mar 23, 1976 (50 years old)
Events
800 m · 1500 m

Willy Rotich is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on March 23, 1976. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:45.33 in the 800m, 3:38.63 in the 1500m, 7:58.71 in the 3000m, 14:07.17 in the 5000m and 29:07.26 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 800 m1:45.33
2019 season best2:28:08Mar 3, 2019 · Tainan
Personal best · 1500 m3:38.63
Last competitionAncient City MarathonMar 3, 2019 · 2:28:08

As of Nov 14, 2026: 800 m 1:45.33 (#574 all-time), 1500 m 3:38.63, 2019 season best 2:28:08 (Mar 3, 2019, Tainan (TPE)) · Last competition: Ancient City Marathon, Mar 3, 2019, 2:28:08 · 50 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mVammala 2002Kenya 800 m all-time list1:45.331,164 pts#574
1500mLappeenranta 2004Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:38.631,125 pts–
3000mEspoo 2011Kenya 3000 m all-time list7:58.711,064 pts–
5000mLahti 2012Kenya 5000 m all-time list14:07.17976 pts–
10000mHelsinki 2011Kenya 10 000 m all-time list29:07.261,031 pts–
SemiPistoia 2005Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:05:12986 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2019Marathon 2:28:08–Mar 3, 2019Ancient City Marathon
2016Semi 1:07:21–Oct 2, 2016Suzhou (CHN)
2016Marathon 2:25:48–Mar 20, 2016Taipei City (TPE)
2015Semi 1:09:08–Feb 8, 2015Taipei City (TPE)
2014800m 1:58.62–Aug 20, 2014Hämeenlinna (FIN)
20141500m 3:58.28–Jun 12, 2014Äänekoski (FIN)
20143000m 8:41.75–Jun 10, 2014Kristiinankaupunki (FIN)
20145000m 14:23.07–Aug 1, 2014Finnish Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Willy Rotich's 800 m personal best is 1:45.33, set on Aug 17, 2002 in Vammala (FIN), #574 on the all-time list.

Willy Rotich competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

2019 season best: 2:28:08, set on Mar 3, 2019 in Tainan (TPE). Last competition: Ancient City Marathon on Mar 3, 2019, 2:28:08.