Bonface Kimutai Kiplimo
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Bonface Kimutai Kiplimo |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Born | 12 August 1995 |
| Occupation | Long-distance runner |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Kenya |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Marathon, Half marathon |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests |
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Bonface Kimutai Kiplimo (born 12 August 1995) is a Kenyan long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon. He is known for his podium finishes at international marathons and a top-ten finish at the 2023 Berlin Marathon, where he set his personal best of 2:05:05.[1]
Career
[edit]Kiplimo began competing in international road races in 2019. He achieved a podium finish at the 2023 Enschede Marathon, placing third with a time of 2:09:19.[2]
His major breakthrough came later that year at the 2023 Berlin Marathon, one of the World Marathon Majors. In a deeply competitive field, Kiplimo finished in 10th place, running a significant personal best of 2:05:05.[3] This result established him as a world-class marathoner.
In 2025, Kiplimo continued his strong performances by securing second place at the Maraton de Cali in Colombia with a time of 2:11:27.[4]
Achievements
[edit]All information from World Athletics profile unless otherwise noted.[1]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Maraton de Cali | Cali, Colombia | 2nd | Marathon | 2:11:27[4] |
| 2024 | Generali Berlin Half Marathon | Berlin, Germany | 16th | Half marathon | 1:03:46 |
| 2023 | Berlin Marathon | Berlin, Germany | 10th | Marathon | 2:05:05 (PB) |
| 2023 | Enschede Marathon | Enschede, Netherlands | 3rd | Marathon | 2:09:19[2] |
| 2022 | Frankfurt Marathon | Frankfurt, Germany | 6th | Marathon | 2:11:08 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Boniface KIMUTAI at World Athletics
- ^ a b "Marathon Results of Bonface Kimutai Kiplimo". MarathonView. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ "Berlin Marathon 2023: All results and times - complete list". Olympics.com. 24 September 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ^ a b "Maraton de Cali Results". World Athletics. 4 May 2025. Retrieved 3 August 2025.