Benard Kibet

Benard Kibet Koech 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.
He was born in Kericho and currently lives and trains in Japan.
He placed 5th in the 2023 [World Athletics Championships – Men's 10,000 metres|10,000 metres] at the 2023 [World Athletics Championships].

Personal bests

Source:
Outdoor

5000 metres – 13:00.38
10,000 metres – 26:43.98

Road

5K – 13:21
10 miles – 44:04 List of [world records in athletics|WBP], ABP
Half marathon – 58:45