About Benard Kibet
Born 1999. Benard Kibet is a Kenyan long-distance runner.
Benard Kibet Koech (born 25 November 1999) is a Kenyan long-distance runner. He holds the world best performance for the 10-mile run with a time of 44:04 set at the Kosa 10-Miler in December 2022. Koech is currently serving a four-year doping suspension set to expire in June 2029 for Athlete Biological Passport discrepancies.
Koech was born in Kericho and currently lives and trains in Japan. He placed 5th in the 10,000 metres at the 2023 World Athletics Championships.
Personal bests Source:
Outdoor 5000 metres – 13:00.38 (Nobeoka 2023) 10,000 metres – 26:43.98 (Paris 2024) Road 5K – 13:21 (Fukuoka 2022) 10 miles – 44:04 (Kosa 2022) WBP, ABP Half marathon – 58:45 (Ras Al Khaimah 2023)
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Who is Benard Kibet?
Kenyan long-distance runner
When was Benard Kibet born?
Benard Kibet was born on 25 November 1999.
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Benard Kibet is a long-distance runner.
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Benard Kibet is Kenyan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Benard Kibet. https://biography.guide/benard-kibet/
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