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Best Kenya 5000 meters Athletes of All Time
All-time ranking of the top Kenya athletes in the 5000 meters, based on official personal bests, with results, wind readings and dates.
| # | Athlete | Result | Wind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Komen | 12:39.74 | Aug 22, 1997 | |
| 2 | Jacob Krop | 12:45.71 | Sep 2, 2022 | |
| 3 | Nicholas Kipkorir | 12:46.33 | Jun 9, 2022 | |
| 4 | Eliud Kipchoge | 12:46.53 | Jul 2, 2004 | |
| 5 | Isiah Kiplangat Koech | 12:48.64 | Jul 6, 2012 | |
| 6 | Isaac Kiprono Songok | 12:48.66 | Aug 18, 2006 | |
| 7 | Thomas Pkemei Longosiwa | 12:49.04 | Jul 6, 2012 | |
| 8 | John Kipkoech | 12:49.50 | Jul 6, 2012 | |
| 9 | Paul Tergat | 12:49.87 | Aug 13, 1997 | |
| 10 | Moses Ndiema Masai | 12:50.55 | Jun 1, 2008 | |
| 11 | Joseph Ebuya | 12:51.00 | Sep 14, 2007 | |
| 12 | Edwin Cheruiyot Soi | 12:51.34 | Jul 19, 2013 | |
| 13 | Vincent Kiprop Chepkok | 12:51.45 | May 14, 2010 | |
| 14 | Sammy Kipketer | 12:52.33 | Jun 27, 2003 | |
| 15 | Abraham Chebii | 12:52.99 | Jun 27, 2003 | |
| 16 | Mark Kosgei Kiptoo | 12:53.46 | Aug 6, 2010 | |
| 17 | Augustine Kiprono Choge | 12:53.66 | Jul 8, 2005 | |
| 18 | Philip Mosima | 12:53.72 | Jun 5, 1996 | |
| 19 | John Kemboi Kibowen | 12:54.07 | Aug 31, 2003 | |
| 20 | Moses Mosop | 12:54.46 | Jul 8, 2006 | |
| 21 | James Kwalia C'Kurui | 12:54.58 | Jun 27, 2003 | |
| 22 | Moses Kiptanui | 12:54.85 | Jun 5, 1996 | |
| 23 | Daniel Simiu Ebenyo | 12:54.90 | Sep 2, 2022 | |
| 24 | Benjamin Limo | 12:54.99 | Jul 4, 2003 | |
| 25 | Lucas Kimeli Rotich | 12:55.06 | Jun 4, 2010 | |
| 26 | Mark Kipkinyor Bett | 12:55.63 | Jul 28, 2000 | |
| 27 | Boniface Kiprotich Songok | 12:55.85 | Aug 26, 2005 | |
| 28 | Tom Nyariki | 12:55.94 | Jul 7, 1997 | |
| 29 | Josphat Kiprono Menjo | 12:55.95 | Aug 18, 2010 | |
| 30 | Paul Koech | 12:56.29 | Aug 13, 1997 | |
| 31 | Luke Kipkosgei | 12:56.50 | Jul 28, 2000 | |
| 32 | Richard Limo | 12:56.72 | Aug 17, 2001 | |
| 33 | Josphat Kipkoech Bett | 12:57.43 | Sep 4, 2009 | |
| 34 | Edwin Kurgat | 12:57.52 | Jan 26, 2024 | |
| 35 | David Chelule | 12:57.79 | Jul 7, 1999 | |
| 36 | Cornelius Kemboi | 12:57.80 | Aug 9, 2025 | |
| 37 | Mathew Kipkoech Kisorio | 12:57.83 | Jun 4, 2010 | |
| 38 | Leonard Patrick Komon | 12:58.24 | Jul 10, 2009 | |
| 39 | Yusuf Kibet Biwott | 12:58.49 | Sep 14, 2007 | |
| 40 | Amon Kemboi | 12:58.51 | Aug 9, 2025 | |
| 41 | Kaan Kigen Özbilen | 12:58.58 | Jun 2, 2006 | |
| 42 | Mathew Kipchumba Kipsang | 12:58.61 | Aug 9, 2025 | |
| 43 | Paul Kipngetich Tanui | 12:58.69 | Jun 4, 2015 | |
| 44 | Benson Kiplangat | 12:58.78 | Apr 27, 2024 | |
| 45 | Paul Bitok | 12:58.94 | Jun 28, 2002 | |
| 46 | Jonas Cheruiyot | 12:59.08 | Jul 25, 2006 | |
| 47 | Caleb Mwangangi Ndiku | 12:59.17 | Aug 21, 2014 | |
| 48 | Richard Yator | 12:59.44 | Aug 31, 2018 | |
| 49 | Chesari Kirui Jacob | 12:59.72 | Jul 10, 2010 | |
| 50 | Mushir Salim Jawher | 12:59.79 | Jul 1, 2005 | |
| 51 | Brian Muange Musau | 12:59.82 | Jul 12, 2025 | |
| 52 | Geoffrey Kamworor | 12:59.98 | May 28, 2016 | |
| 53 | Titus Kipjumba Mbishei | 13:00.04 | Aug 6, 2010 | |
| 54 | Sammy Alex Mutahi | 13:00.12 | Jun 10, 2010 | |
| 55 | Richard Etir | 13:00.17 | May 4, 2023 | |
| 56 | Benard Kibet Koech | 13:00.38 | May 4, 2023 | |
| 57 | Samwel Chebolei Masai | 13:00.69 | Apr 20, 2024 | |
| 58 | Micah Kemboi Kogo | 13:00.77 | Jul 25, 2006 | |
| 59 | Emmanuel Korir Kiplagat | 13:00.90 | May 4, 2023 | |
| 60 | Shadrack Kosgei | 13:01.06 | Jul 23, 2005 | |
| 61 | Nicholas Kemboi | 13:01.14 | Aug 15, 2003 | |
| 62 | Levy Kibet | 13:01.32 | Jun 9, 2022 | |
| 63 | Michael Kiplangat Temoi | 13:01.48 | May 4, 2023 | |
| 64 | John Kemboi Cheruiyot | 13:01.64 | Jun 6, 2010 | |
| 65 | Mark Owon Lomuket | 13:01.68 | May 12, 2021 | |
| 66 | Yobes Ondieki | 13:01.82 | Aug 7, 1991 | |
| 67 | Julius Gitahi | 13:01.89 | Aug 5, 1998 | |
| 68 | Benjamin Maiyo | 13:02.28 | Jul 5, 2000 | |
| 69 | Charles Waweru Kamathi | 13:02.51 | Aug 16, 2002 | |
| 70 | Ronald Kwemoi | 13:02.56 | Apr 20, 2024 | |
| 71 | Patrick Mutuku Ivuti | 13:02.68 | Aug 11, 2000 | |
| 72 | Paul Kipsiele Koech | 13:02.69 | Feb 10, 2012 | |
| 73 | Evans Rutto | 13:02.71 | Jun 25, 2000 | |
| 74 | Ismael Kirui | 13:02.75= | Aug 16, 1995 | |
| 75 | Shem Kororia | 13:02.80 | Jul 10, 1995 | |
| 76 | Silas Kipruto | 13:02.86 | Jun 1, 2008 | |
| 77 | Levi Omari Matebo | 13:03.04 | Jul 20, 2008 | |
| 78 | William Kalya | 13:03.08 | Jul 10, 1995 | |
| 79 | Denis Kipkoech | 13:03.17 | May 24, 2025 | |
| 80 | Edward Zakayo Pingua | 13:03.19 | Jun 6, 2019 | |
| 81 | Andrew Kiptoo Alamisi | 13:03.30 | May 24, 2025 | |
| 82 | Kenneth Kiprop Kipkemoi | 13:03.37 | Jul 7, 2012 | |
| 83 | Cyrus Rutto | 13:03.44 | Jun 2, 2017 | |
| 84 | Martin Irungu Mathathi | 13:03.84 | Sep 26, 2004 | |
| 85 | Daniel Kipchirchir Komen | 13:04.02 | Jun 6, 2010 | |
| 86 | Josphat Machuka Kiprono | 13:04.04 | Jul 8, 1996 | |
| 87 | James Kimutai Koskei | 13:04.3HT | Jun 7, 2000 | |
| 88 | Samuel Chelanga | 13:04.35 | Jan 16, 2014 | |
| 89 | Daniel Kimaiyo | 13:04.39 | Jul 6, 2024 | |
| 90 | Stephen Koech | 13:04.43 | Jul 23, 2005 | |
| 91 | Edward Cheserek | 13:04.44 | Jul 20, 2019 | |
| 92 | Vincent Kipsegechi Yator | 13:04.50 | Aug 19, 2010 | |
| 93 | Bethwell Birgen | 13:04.66 | May 22, 2016 | |
| 94 | Hillary Chenonge | 13:04.70 | Jul 23, 2005 | |
| 95 | Mang'ata Kimai Ndiwa | 13:05.02 | Jun 1, 2009 | |
| 96 | James Mwangi Murigi | 13:05.05 | Jun 3, 2005 | |
| 97 | Richard Chelimo | 13:05.14 | Aug 4, 1993 | |
| 98 | Stanley Waithaka Mburu | 13:05.21 | Jul 20, 2019 | |
| 99 | Josphat Muchiri Ndambiri | 13:05.33 | Jun 3, 2005 | |
| 100 | Paul Malakwen Kosgei | 13:05.44 | Jul 28, 2000 |