ATHLETE
Paul Kipsiele Koech
1981 - Today

Paul Kipsiele Koech
Paul Kipsiele Koech (born 10 November 1981) is a Kenyan runner who specializes in the 3000 metres steeplechase. He won the 2004 Olympic bronze medal in this event. His personal best of 7:54.31 minutes is the third fastest of all time. He was born in 1981 in Kapchepkoro, near Sotik town, Sotik District. Read more on Wikipedia
His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Paul Kipsiele Koech is the 5,964th most popular athlete (down from 5,019th in 2019), the 155th most popular biography from Kenya (down from 133rd in 2019) and the 116th most popular Kenyan Athlete.
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Among ATHLETES
Among athletes, Paul Kipsiele Koech ranks 5,964 out of 6,025. Before him are Svetlana Osipova, Thomas Zajac, Matthieu Androdias, Eric Murray, Irek Zaripov, and David Powell. After him are Emir Bekrić, Simon Ehammer, Teresa Portela, Amber English, Anton Dahlberg, and Olive Loughnane.
Most Popular Athletes in Wikipedia
Go to all RankingsSvetlana Osipova
2000 - Present
HPI: 35.12
Rank: 5,958
Thomas Zajac
1985 - Present
HPI: 35.12
Rank: 5,959
Matthieu Androdias
1990 - Present
HPI: 35.12
Rank: 5,960
Eric Murray
1982 - Present
HPI: 35.11
Rank: 5,961
Irek Zaripov
1983 - Present
HPI: 35.11
Rank: 5,962
David Powell
HPI: 35.11
Rank: 5,963
Paul Kipsiele Koech
1981 - Present
HPI: 35.11
Rank: 5,964
Emir Bekrić
1991 - Present
HPI: 35.11
Rank: 5,965
Simon Ehammer
2000 - Present
HPI: 35.10
Rank: 5,966
Teresa Portela
HPI: 35.10
Rank: 5,967
Amber English
1989 - Present
HPI: 35.09
Rank: 5,968
Anton Dahlberg
1985 - Present
HPI: 35.09
Rank: 5,969
Olive Loughnane
1976 - Present
HPI: 35.09
Rank: 5,970
Contemporaries
Among people born in 1981, Paul Kipsiele Koech ranks 1,409. Before him are Ryota Arimitsu, Belinda Snell, Velvet Sky, Kyohei Yamagata, James Cerretani, and Troy Polamalu. After him are Coco Martin, Willie Green, Rob Friend, Masami Sato, Ms. Dynamite, and Grant Holt.
Others Born in 1981
Go to all RankingsRyota Arimitsu
SOCCER PLAYER
1981 - Present
HPI: 35.19
Rank: 1,403
Belinda Snell
BASKETBALL PLAYER
1981 - Present
HPI: 35.19
Rank: 1,404
Velvet Sky
WRESTLER
1981 - Present
HPI: 35.19
Rank: 1,405
Kyohei Yamagata
SOCCER PLAYER
1981 - Present
HPI: 35.16
Rank: 1,406
James Cerretani
TENNIS PLAYER
1981 - Present
HPI: 35.12
Rank: 1,407
Troy Polamalu
AMERICAN FOOTBALL PLAYER
1981 - Present
HPI: 35.12
Rank: 1,408
Paul Kipsiele Koech
ATHLETE
1981 - Present
HPI: 35.11
Rank: 1,409
Coco Martin
ACTOR
1981 - Present
HPI: 35.05
Rank: 1,410
Willie Green
BASKETBALL PLAYER
1981 - Present
HPI: 35.00
Rank: 1,411
Rob Friend
SOCCER PLAYER
1981 - Present
HPI: 34.97
Rank: 1,412
Masami Sato
SOCCER PLAYER
1981 - Present
HPI: 34.97
Rank: 1,413
Ms. Dynamite
SINGER
1981 - Present
HPI: 34.96
Rank: 1,414
Grant Holt
SOCCER PLAYER
1981 - Present
HPI: 34.95
Rank: 1,415
In Kenya
Among people born in Kenya, Paul Kipsiele Koech ranks 155 out of 150. Before him are Milka Chepkorir (1990), Johanna Omolo (1989), Reuben Kosgei (1979), Micah Kogo (1986), Rhonex Kipruto (1999), and David Powell (null). After him are Sharon Cherop (1984), Yasemin Can (1996), Polat Kemboi Arıkan (1990), Amos Kipruto (1992), Ali Kaya (1994), and Abel Mutai (1988).
Others born in Kenya
Go to all RankingsMilka Chepkorir
POLITICIAN
1990 - Present
HPI: 35.78
Rank: 149
Johanna Omolo
SOCCER PLAYER
1989 - Present
HPI: 35.71
Rank: 150
Reuben Kosgei
ATHLETE
1979 - Present
HPI: 35.70
Rank: 151
Micah Kogo
ATHLETE
1986 - Present
HPI: 35.48
Rank: 152
Rhonex Kipruto
ATHLETE
1999 - Present
HPI: 35.30
Rank: 153
David Powell
ATHLETE
HPI: 35.11
Rank: 154
Paul Kipsiele Koech
ATHLETE
1981 - Present
HPI: 35.11
Rank: 155
Sharon Cherop
ATHLETE
1984 - Present
HPI: 35.06
Rank: 156
Yasemin Can
ATHLETE
1996 - Present
HPI: 34.81
Rank: 157
Polat Kemboi Arıkan
ATHLETE
1990 - Present
HPI: 34.47
Rank: 158
Amos Kipruto
ATHLETE
1992 - Present
HPI: 34.45
Rank: 159
Ali Kaya
ATHLETE
1994 - Present
HPI: 34.00
Rank: 160
Abel Mutai
ATHLETE
1988 - Present
HPI: 32.94
Rank: 161
Among ATHLETES In Kenya
Among athletes born in Kenya, Paul Kipsiele Koech ranks 116. Before him are Geoffrey Mutai (1981), Rebecca Cheptegei (1991), Reuben Kosgei (1979), Micah Kogo (1986), Rhonex Kipruto (1999), and David Powell (null). After him are Sharon Cherop (1984), Yasemin Can (1996), Polat Kemboi Arıkan (1990), Amos Kipruto (1992), Ali Kaya (1994), and Abel Mutai (1988).
Geoffrey Mutai
1981 - Present
HPI: 36.48
Rank: 110
Rebecca Cheptegei
1991 - 2024
HPI: 35.82
Rank: 111
Reuben Kosgei
1979 - Present
HPI: 35.70
Rank: 112
Micah Kogo
1986 - Present
HPI: 35.48
Rank: 113
Rhonex Kipruto
1999 - Present
HPI: 35.30
Rank: 114
David Powell
HPI: 35.11
Rank: 115
Paul Kipsiele Koech
1981 - Present
HPI: 35.11
Rank: 116
Sharon Cherop
1984 - Present
HPI: 35.06
Rank: 117
Yasemin Can
1996 - Present
HPI: 34.81
Rank: 118
Polat Kemboi Arıkan
1990 - Present
HPI: 34.47
Rank: 119
Amos Kipruto
1992 - Present
HPI: 34.45
Rank: 120
Ali Kaya
1994 - Present
HPI: 34.00
Rank: 121
Abel Mutai
1988 - Present
HPI: 32.94
Rank: 122