Abel Kipchumba
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Abel Kipchumba |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Born | 3 February 1994 |
| Occupation | long-distance runner |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Kenya |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Marathon, Half marathon, 15 km |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests | |
Abel Kipchumba (born 3 February 1994) is a Kenyan long-distance runner specializing in road racing events. He is known for his performances in the half marathon, where he holds a personal best of 58:07, and has also achieved top results in major marathons.
Career
In 2019, Kipchumba won the Yangzhou Jianzhen International Half Marathon with a time of 59:56. He also ran a personal best of 59:22 at the Copenhagen Half Marathon the same year, and set a 15 km road personal best of 41:55 in Valencia.[1][2]
On 24 October 2021, Kipchumba won the Valencia Half Marathon with a personal best time of 58:07, which made him one of the fastest half marathon runners in history.[1][2]
In 2022, he made his marathon debut, finishing 5th at the Berlin Marathon with a time of 2:06:49.[1][2]
In 2023, Kipchumba won the B.A.A. Half Marathon in Boston with a time of 1:01:32.[3] He also competed in his first Boston Marathon, finishing 6th with a time of 2:09:47.[4]
In 2024, he secured victories at two prominent half marathon events: the New York City Half Marathon with a time of 1:00:25, and the Great North Run in 59:52.[2][5]
He defended his title at the New York City Half Marathon in March 2025, setting a new event record of 59:09.[6][7][8][9]
Results
| Year | Race | Place | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Yangzhou Jianzhen International Half Marathon | Yangzhou | 1st | 59:56[1] |
| Copenhagen Half Marathon | Copenhagen | 1st | 59:22[1] | |
| Valencia (15 km split) | Valencia | 1st | 41:55[1] | |
| 2021 | Valencia Half Marathon | Valencia | 1st | 58:07[1][2] |
| 2022 | Berlin Marathon | Berlin | 5th | 2:06:49[1][2] |
| 2023 | B.A.A. Half Marathon | Boston | 1st | 1:01:32[3] |
| Boston Marathon | Boston | 6th | 2:09:47[4] | |
| 2024 | New York City Half Marathon | New York | 1st | 1:00:25[2] |
| Great North Run | Newcastle | 1st | 59:52[5] | |
| 2025 | New York City Half Marathon | New York | 1st | 59:09[6][7][8][9] |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Abel Kipchumba". World Athletics. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Abel Kipchumba Kenya". New York Road Runners. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ a b "Results - B.A.A. Boston Half Marathon 2023". Watch Athletics. November 12, 2023. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ a b "Abel Kipchumba braving up for tough Boston Marathon challenge". Mozzart Sport. April 17, 2023. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ a b "Mary Ngugi-Cooper and Abel Kipchumba make Kenyan double at Great North Run". Irvine Times. September 8, 2024. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ a b "New York City Half Marathon". Watch Athletics. March 16, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ a b "New York City Half Marathon". Running USA. March 16, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ a b "New York City Half Marathon". Athletics Illustrated. March 16, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ a b "New York City Half Marathon". LetsRun.com. March 16, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2025.