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 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 WBP, ABP
Half marathon – 58:45