Nations · KEN
Kenya
Africa
- Athletes listed
- 13,977
- World records
- 8 current
- First medal
- 1964
- Different medallists
- 171
Medals
Total344
Gold121
Silver121
Bronze102
| Competition | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 42 | 46 | 36 | 124 |
| World Championships | 72 | 62 | 51 | 185 |
| World Indoor Championships | 7 | 13 | 15 | 35 |
| Total | 121 | 121 | 102 | 344 |
Strongest disciplines
Share of medals by event group
Middle Distance
56 %
Long Distance
42 %
Sprint
2 %
Hurdles
1 %
Throws
1 %
Medals tied to an event: 331. Without an assigned event (not counted): 13.
Season leaders
RankAthleteBreakdownCareerTotal
01Faith Kipyegon1500 m · 5000 m8 gold4 silver0 bronze2015–20251202Vivian Jepkemei Cheruiyot10,000 m · 3000 m Short Track5 gold4 silver1 bronze2007–20161003Ezekiel Kemboi3000 m Steeplechase6 gold3 silver0 bronze2003–2015904Hellen Obiri10,000 m · 1500 m3 gold4 silver2 bronze2012–2024905Eliud Kipchoge3000 m Short Track · 5000 m3 gold2 silver2 bronze2003–2021706Beatrice Chebet10,000 m · 5000 m4 gold1 silver1 bronze2022–2025607Conseslus Kipruto3000 m Steeplechase3 gold2 silver1 bronze2013–2022608Brimin Kiprop Kipruto3000 m Steeplechase2 gold2 silver2 bronze2004–2015609Moses Kiptanui3000 m Steeplechase3 gold2 silver0 bronze1991–1997510Catherine NderebaMarathon2 gold3 silver0 bronze2003–20085Depth by event
Number of the country's athletes in the all-time world top 100 (outdoor)