Greatest Kenyan Athletics Athletes
The greatest Kenyan athletics athletes in history — ranked by career achievements, honours and legacy.
KenyanAll Kenyan Athletics Athletes
Browse all 11 kenyan athletics athletes in our database.
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Brigid Kosgei
Marathon
Set women's marathon WR in Chicago 2019.
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David Rudisha
Middle Distance
800m world record holder, back-to-back Olympic champion.
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Eliud Kipchoge
Marathon Runner
Widely regarded as the greatest marathoner ever.
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Faith Kipyegon
Middle Distance
Three-time Olympic 1500m champion, world record holder.
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Kelvin Kiptum
Marathon Runner
Marathon world record holder before his death.
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Mary Moraa
Middle Distance (800m)
Kenyan middle-distance runner and 2023 world 800m champion, known for her explosive close-quarters…
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Moses Kiptanui
Steeplechase/Middle Distance
First man to run 3000m steeplechase under eight minutes.
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Ruth Chepngetich
Marathon
Current women's marathon world record holder.
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Tegla Loroupe
Marathon/Long Distance
First African woman to hold the marathon world record.
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Timothy Cheruiyot
Middle Distance (1,500m)
Kenyan middle-distance runner and 2019 world 1500m champion, renowned for his aggressive…
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Wilson Kipketer
Middle Distance (800m)
800m world record holder for nearly 13 years.