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Daniel Kipngetich Komen (born 17 May 1976)[2] is a Kenyan middle- and long-distance runner. Remembered for his rivalry with Haile Gebrselassie, his most notable achievements came in a two-year period between 1996 and 1998, during which he broke a string of world records.[2]

Key Information

Komen held the world record in the 3000 metres for nearly 28 years, with a time of 7:20.67 set in 1996. Komen also held the world best in the two mile run for nearly 26 years. With his time of 7:58.61 set in 1997, he, along with Jakob Ingebrigtsen, are the only two men in history to average two miles at a sub-four-minute mile pace. Komen's splits were 3:59.4 on both the first and second half of the race.[2] He is also the Kenyan record holder for the 5000 metres both outdoors and indoors.

Komen was the second man, after Saïd Aouita, to break the 31⁄2-minute mark for the 1500 m, the 71⁄2-minute mark for 3000 m, and the 13-minute mark for the 5000 m.[citation needed]

Early life

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Komen was born in Elgeyo Marakwet District. He is from the Keiyo sub-tribe of Kalenjin people and grew up in a rural area of Kenya's Rift Valley Province.[2] One of fourteen children,[3] Komen began running at the age of seven as a means of getting to and from school.[2] His running abilities were discovered and at the age of 14 he travelled to Australia. Komen had an exceptional junior career: at age 17, he placed second at the World Junior Cross Country Championships, and in 1994, he became the World Junior Champion in the 5,000 meters and 10,000 meters.

Career

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Komen first appeared in the senior ranks in 1994 when he won a place on Kenya's 10,000 m team for the 1994 Commonwealth Games, placing ninth. The next year, at the Golden Gala meet in Rome, Komen set the world junior record in the 5,000m with a time of 12:56.15, helping pace Moses Kiptanui to a world record in the process.[4]

In 1996, Komen began to dominate the 5,000 m.[4] On 1 September 1996 in Rieti, Italy, Komen ran a spectacular world record time of 7:20.67 in the 3000 metres, breaking Noureddine Morceli's former record by 4.44 seconds. Komen's record stood untouched for nearly 28 years, with Hicham El Guerrouj's 1999 time of 7:23.09 being over two seconds behind Komen. Jakob Ingebrigtsen would break the record on 25 August 2024, clocking 7:17.55 to become the first man under 7:20.

A year later, on 19 July 1997, Komen made history again. In Hechtel, Belgium, he became the first man to run two miles in under eight minutes, clocking a world best of 7:58.61.[5] His first mile was faster than Roger Bannister's first-ever sub-four, while his second equalled it.[5] Just seven months later, at an Australian athletics meet in Sydney, Komen ran 7:58.91, missing his world best by 0.30 seconds. This performance makes Komen the only man in history to break 8 minutes in the two mile more than once. His 7:58.61 world best in the two mile stood for nearly 26 years, until 9 June 2023 when Jakob Ingebrigtsen ran 7:54.10.[6]

In August 1997 he broke the 5000 m world record and took two seconds off of Haile Gebrselassie's best to bring it to 12:39.74.

Only twelve days after the previous world record of 7:26.15 was set by Haile Gebrselassie, Komen broke the indoor 3,000-metre record with a time of 7:24.90, set in Budapest on 6 February 1998. This mark was referred to as "Mount Everest"[7] in athletics circles and had been bettered only twice outdoors, one of them being Komen's own world record. Kenenisa Bekele believed that breaking Komen's record was only "possible on a special day if the pace is good and if everything else also is perfect."[8] This mark, having stood for more than 25 years, was bettered on February 15, 2023 by Ethiopia's Lamecha Girma with a time of 7:23.81 in the Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais in Lievin. Spain's Mohamed Katir also went under Komen's previous record with a time of 7:24.68.

Other accolades include being the 1997 World Championships in Athletics and 1998 Commonwealth Games 5,000-meter champion. He won the 5000 metres race at the 1998 IAAF World Cup.[9]

Out of the limelight since the late 1990s, Komen now serves as chairman of the Keiyo North Rift Athletics Association and as co-director of a private school with his wife, Joyce.[2]

Achievements

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Personal bests

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Daniel Komen's personal bests, and their place on the world ranking of all times, unless otherwise noted. All times and placings are taken from Komen's World Athletics bio (as of September 2024).

Distance Time All-Time Rank Date Place
1500 metres 3:29.46 31st 16 August 1997 Monaco
Mile 3:46.38 8th 26 August 1997 Berlin
2000 metres 4:51.30 17th 5 June 1998 Milan
3000 metres 7:20.67 2nd, AR, NR 1 September 1996 Rieti
3000 metres indoor 7:24.90 3rd 6 February 1998 Budapest
Two miles 7:58.61 2nd 19 July 1997[10] Hechtel
5000 metres 12:39.74 6th, NR 22 August 1997 Brussels
5000 metres indoor 12:51.48 3rd, NR 19 February 1998 Stockholm
10,000 metres 27:38.32 479th* 30 August 2002 Brussels

International competitions

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Representing  Kenya
Year Competition Venue Position Event Result
1994 World Cross Country Championships Budapest, Hungary 2nd U20 race 24:17
1st U20 team 18 pts
African Junior Championships Algiers, Algeria 1st 5000 m 13:31.10
World Junior Championships Lisbon, Portugal 1st 5000 m 13:45.37
1st 10,000 m 28:29.74
1997 World Championships Athens, Greece 1st 5000 m 13:07.38
1998 World Cross Country Championships Marrakesh, Morocco 2nd Short race 10:46
1st Short race team 10 pts
African Championships Dakar, Senegal 1st 5000 m 13:35.70
World Cup Johannesburg, South Africa 1st 5000 m 13:46.57
Commonwealth Games Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 1st 5000 m 13:22.57

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Daniel Kipngetich Komen (born 17 May 1976) is a retired Kenyan middle-distance runner renowned for his dominance in the 3000 meters and 5000 meters events during the late 1990s. He holds the former in the 3000 meters with a time of 7:20.67, set on 1 September 1996 in , , a mark that stood unbroken for 28 years until surpassed by in 2024. Komen also formerly held the in the 5000 meters, achieving 12:39.74 on 22 August 1997 in , , and was the first athlete to break both the 3000 meters and 5000 meters world records in consecutive years. Additionally, he set the world best in the two-mile race at 7:58.61 on 19 July 1997 in , , becoming the first man to run back-to-back sub-four-minute miles within that event. Komen's career highlights include winning the gold medal in the 5000 meters at the 1997 World Championships in , , where he outpaced rivals with a tactical surge in the final lap. He also claimed gold in the 5000 meters at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in , Malaysia, and the 1998 African Championships in Dakar, , solidifying his status as a continental and global leader in the discipline. As a junior, he won gold medals in both the 5000m (13:45.37) and 10,000m at the 1994 World Junior Championships in Lisbon, Portugal, and set a world junior best of 12:56.15 in the 5000m at the 1995 in . Despite missing the 1996 and 2000 Olympic teams due to selection issues, which he later cited as motivation for his record-breaking streak, Komen's personal bests also include national records in the 3000 meters indoors (7:24.90, 1998) and 5000 meters indoors (12:51.48, 1998). Post-retirement, Komen has transitioned into coaching and education, serving as director of Potters House Academy in , , where he contributes to youth athletics development. His legacy endures as one of 's most prolific record-breakers, influencing generations of distance runners through his emphasis on talent, rigorous training, and mental resilience.

Early Life

Childhood and Family Background

Daniel Kipngetich Komen was born on May 17, 1976, in , . He grew up as the 12th of 13 children—nine boys and four girls—in a large family in a rural farming household in the highlands. His father worked as a , relying on the land for , while his mother managed household duties amid the demands of raising a big family. Daily life involved chores like milking cows and tending livestock, which were integral to the family's survival in this agrarian setting. Komen's early years were marked by poverty and limited access to resources in the remote highlands, where fetching firewood and water from streams was routine, fostering a sense of resilience from a young age. He spent weekends with his grandfather, engaging in activities like in the forests, which highlighted the close-knit dynamics and traditional Keiyo sub-tribe influences. Education was basic and distant; Komen attended Chepketeret locally, navigating long runs to and from classes as part of everyday mobility in the absence of transport. It was during these school years that he first encountered simple sports activities, laying informal groundwork encouraged by familial support for physical endeavors.

Introduction to Athletics

Daniel Komen's involvement in athletics began during his school years in Kenya's Elgeyo Marakwet district, a high-altitude region known for producing elite runners. Born in into a rural family, he started running at age seven primarily as a means of commuting to and from , often covering a total of about 16 kilometers daily with two round trips across hilly highland trails that inadvertently built his foundational endurance. This daily routine, combined with family support from his modest rural background, fostered an early dedication to physical activity that later channeled into competitive running. By age 14, Komen's natural talent for running was discovered, prompting greater participation in school sports. He formally entered athletics in 1990 while attending in Keiyo South, where long treks to school and informal practices on nearby tracks with classmates sharpened his abilities through natural, unstructured training. Transitioning to , he competed more seriously, winning the national secondary schools' cross-country championships in 1992—a key regional victory that highlighted his emerging prowess in endurance events. These early successes in school competitions, including strong performances in middle-distance formats like 1500m and 3000m by the mid-1990s, earned him selection for national junior training camps. Recognizing the advantages of structured development, Komen relocated to the renowned high-altitude training center in , shifting from casual school-based running to a deliberate, intensive pursuit of athletics excellence in an environment optimized for distance runners.

Running Career

Junior and Early Senior Years

Komen made his international junior debut representing at the 1994 World Junior Championships in , , where he won gold medals in both the 5,000 meters with a time of 13:45.37 and the 10,000 meters in 28:29.74. These victories marked his emergence as a promising talent in middle- and , building on his school running foundations in . Following his junior success, Komen transitioned to senior competition while refining his training regimen at high altitude in the region of , typically between 2,000 and 2,500 meters elevation, where he conducted daily runs emphasizing distances from 1,500 to 5,000 meters. He incorporated methods common among Kenyan athletes, performing 1–2 high-intensity sessions per week totaling 10–20 kilometers during pre-competition phases to build speed and endurance. Under the guidance of Kenyan coaches within the national athletics system, Komen adopted these structured approaches that honed his tactical racing skills. In 1995, Komen competed in his first senior international races, winning the 5,000 meters at the Australian Championships in with a time of 13:41.24 and securing victory in the same event at the AAAC/Engen International Meeting in 13:29.33, during which he set national junior records in domestic meets. He also placed fourth in the 10 km road race at the Corsa Internazionale di San Silvestro in , , in 28:48, signaling his readiness for global circuits. By 1996, Komen entered the European racing circuit, winning the 10 km road race at the Boclassic International Silvesterlauf in with 28:36.3, which helped establish his presence among senior elites before his breakthrough performances.

Breakthrough and Peak Performances

Daniel Komen's breakthrough came in 1996 when he established himself as a world-class middle-distance runner by setting the outdoor 3000 meters of 7:20.67 in , , on September 1. This performance, which remains the longest-standing track , showcased his exceptional endurance and speed, lowering the previous mark held by by nearly five seconds. Building on the rigorous training foundations from his junior years in Kenya's region and motivated by his exclusion from the 1996 Olympic team due to selection issues, Komen's rapid ascent marked the beginning of a dominant period in the late . In 1997, Komen elevated his career further by breaking the two-mile with 7:58.61 in Hechtel, Belgium, on July 19, becoming the first man to run sub-eight minutes for the distance. Just over a month later, on August 22 in , he shattered Haile Gebrselassie's freshly set 5000 meters , clocking 12:39.74 to win the race decisively. At the World Championships in later that year, Komen secured in the 5000 meters, finishing in 13:07.38 ahead of a strong field, solidifying his status as Kenya's premier distance talent. Komen's peak extended into 1998, where he traded records with Gebrselassie in a captivating rivalry that captivated the athletics world. On February 6 in , Komen claimed the indoor 3000 meters world record at 7:24.90, improving Gebrselassie's mark from just weeks earlier. Two weeks later, on February 19 in , he broke Gebrselassie's indoor 5000 meters record with 12:51.48, running negative splits to pull away in the final laps. Their head-to-head clashes in Golden League events, such as Gebrselassie's 5000 meters victory in on August 13, 1997 (with Komen second in 12:44.90), and Komen's tactical response in , highlighted Komen's strategic pacing—often leading early to control the tempo before accelerating. This rivalry not only pushed both athletes to unprecedented performances but also elevated the global standard for .

Later Career and Retirement

Following his peak achievements in the late 1990s, Daniel Komen's competitive schedule became more sporadic as he struggled with declining performances and limited participation in major international events. In 2000, he competed at the Track Classic, where he ran the two-mile distance in 7:58.91, narrowly missing his own world best by 0.30 seconds. Despite qualifying times in domestic trials earlier that year, Komen did not advance to represent in the men's 5000m at the Sydney Olympics, where the Kenyan team was led by Paul Bitok and Richard Limo. Komen's challenges intensified in the early 2000s, with injuries and health issues curtailing his training and racing. A bout with and selection issues had affected him in 1996, contributing to his absence from the Olympics, and similar setbacks persisted into the next decade, hampering consistent preparation. In 2001, he participated in the Kenyan national championships and World Championships trials in but did not qualify for the event in , , marking another major championship missed. That year, Komen expressed intentions to return to the 10,000m distance for the first time since , signaling efforts to adapt his racing focus amid ongoing difficulties. By 2003 and 2004, Komen's appearances were limited primarily to domestic and regional meets, with no participation in the World Championships in Paris. His final notable performances came in 2004, including a season's best of 13:16.26 in the 5000m and 8:04.57 in the 3000m, reflecting a clear step down from his world-record era. These results underscored the toll of recurring physical issues, though specific details on problems remain undocumented in major records. In August 2005, at age 29, Komen publicly stated that he was not yet ready to retire, emphasizing his youth relative to other elite runners and his desire to continue competing. However, he did not return to international competition after 2004, effectively ending his running . Subsequent references describe him as a retired , having shifted focus away from elite racing by the mid-2000s.

Achievements

World Records

Daniel Komen established himself as a dominant force in by setting s in both the 3000m and 5000m events during the late , performances that highlighted his exceptional speed and endurance. His outdoor 3000m of 7:20.67 was achieved on September 1, 1996, at the Rieti Meeting in , , where he surpassed Noureddine Morceli's previous mark of 7:25.11 by over four seconds. The race benefited from ideal conditions on the fast track at Stadio Raul Guidobaldi, with professional pacers setting a brisk early that allowed Komen to maintain consistent splits, covering the first 2000m in approximately 4:53 before surging to victory alone. This record endured for nearly 28 years, underscoring its remarkable quality, until Norwegian broke it with a time of 7:17.55 on August 25, 2024, at the Silesia in , . Komen's indoor 3000m world record came on February 6, 1998, at the Budapest Indoor Meeting in Hungary, where he clocked 7:24.90, improving upon Haile Gebrselassie's recent 7:26.15 by just over a second. Run on a 200m banked track, the performance was aided by precise pacing from rabbits who led through the initial laps, enabling Komen to negative split the race and finish unchallenged. This mark stood for 25 years as one of the most resilient indoor records in athletics, often dubbed the "Mount Everest" of the discipline due to the technical demands of indoor racing and the scarcity of sub-7:25 performances. It was first surpassed by Ethiopia's Lamecha Girma with 7:23.81 on February 15, 2023, at the Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais in Liévin, France, before American Grant Fisher lowered it further to 7:22.91 on February 8, 2025, at the Millrose Games in New York. In the 5000m, Komen shattered the on August 22, , at the in , , recording 12:39.74 to eclipse Gebrselassie's 12:41.86 from just nine days prior by over two seconds. The tactical execution was masterful, with Komen positioning himself at the front early, supported by pacers who pushed the initial 2000m in around 5:18, allowing him to run even halves of 3:59.4 each and pull away decisively in the final lap without a serious challenge. This record lasted until May 31, 2004, when of ran 12:37.35 at the FBK Games in , . Both of Komen's distance records were set amid an unbeaten streak of 10 consecutive victories in , elevating global standards in middle-distance events and inspiring a new era of sub-13-minute 5000m and sub-7:25 3000m races. His rivalry with Gebrselassie, marked by mutual record-breaking, intensified these feats and pushed the boundaries of aerobic capacity in the sport.

Major Competition Results

In major World Championships, Komen earned in the at the 1997 edition in , winning in 13:07.38 ahead of Khalid Boulami. He followed this with a fifth-place finish in the at the 1999 Championships in , recording 13:04.71. By the 2003 Championships in , Komen did not medal, failing to advance beyond the heats. Komen claimed gold in the at the in , , crossing the line in 13:22.57 to lead a Kenyan sweep of the podium. At the 1998 African Championships in , Senegal, Komen dominated the , securing gold in 13:35.70 by surging midway through the race. He also won gold in the at the same event. Komen excelled in the IAAF Golden League series during 1997 and 1998, securing multiple victories across meetings in cities like Rome, Oslo, and Brussels, where his performances contributed to Kenya's strong presence in middle-distance events. Records set in some of these competitions further elevated his international profile.
EventYearLocationDistancePlacementNotes
World Championships1997Athens, Greece5000 mGoldTime: 13:07.38; first Kenyan to win since 1987.
World Championships1999Seville, Spain5000 m5thTime: 13:04.71; season's best.
World Championships2003Paris, France5000 mNo medalDid not reach final.
Commonwealth Games1998Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia5000 mGoldTime: 13:22.57; swept podium with teammates.
African Championships1998Dakar, Senegal1500 mGoldContributed to Kenya's dominance.
African Championships1998Dakar, Senegal5000 mGoldTime: 13:35.70; decisive mid-race break.
Golden League (multiple)1997–1998Various (e.g., Rome, Brussels)Various (1500 m, 3000 m, 5000 m)Multiple winsKey victories in elite series; enhanced rivalry with Haile Gebrselassie.

Personal Bests

Daniel Komen's personal bests reflect his dominance in during the late 1990s, with all performances ratified by . His outdoor marks include a 1500 m time of 3:29.46 set on 16 August 1997 in , a 3000 m of 7:20.67 achieved on 1 September 1996 in , , and a 5000 m of 12:39.74 recorded on 22 August 1997 in , . Indoors, he established a 3000 m of 7:24.90 on 6 February 1998 in , , and a 5000 m of 12:51.48 on 19 February 1998 in , . This indoor mark stood until 2004 when ran 12:49.60, and was further improved to 12:44.09 by on 14 February 2025 in , . Additionally, Komen formerly held the world best for the 2 miles at 7:58.61, run on 19 July 1997 in Hechtel, , marking the first sub-eight-minute performance in the event; it was broken by with 7:54.10 on 9 June 2023 in , . These times surpassed those of contemporaries like , whose pre-1996 3000 m best was 7:28.92, highlighting Komen's superior speed endurance during his peak years from 1996 to 1998. Komen's progression in key events demonstrates rapid improvement, particularly in the 3000 m and 5000 m, where he shattered world records within short periods.
Year1500 m3000 m (Outdoor)3000 m (Indoor)5000 m (Outdoor)5000 m (Indoor)2 Miles
19953:34.63--13:02.0--
19963:34.177:20.67 (WR)-13:00.05--
19973:29.46--12:39.74 (WR)-7:58.61 (WB)
1998--7:24.90 (WR)-12:51.48 (WR)-
1999-2003No improvementsNo improvementsNo improvementsNo improvementsNo improvementsNo improvements

Later Life

Coaching and Mentorship

After retiring from competitive running, Daniel Komen has contributed to Kenyan athletics through mentorship and knowledge-sharing initiatives, drawing from his own peak experiences to guide younger athletes. He serves as director of Potters House Academy in , , where he oversees youth athletics programs and development. In a 2025 interview, Komen revealed key training secrets for 3000m success, emphasizing disciplined high-volume mileage of approximately 200 kilometers per week, divided into three daily sessions, combined with two weekly speed workouts at high altitude to build and speed. He highlighted the importance of hard work and consistency over reliance on modern technology, stating that talent alone is insufficient without rigorous effort. Komen has participated in coaching clinics to inspire and educate emerging runners, such as the 2013 Train with Kenyans running clinic in , , where he served as a special guest to share insights with athletes and coaches. His approach often focuses on high-altitude interval sessions, mirroring the methods that propelled his world-record performances, to help mentees develop resilience and tactical racing skills. Through these efforts, Komen continues to influence the next generation in Kenya's high-altitude training hubs like . Daniel Komen has been married to Dr. Joyce Kimosop Komen since November 5, 1998, following a church wedding in ; the couple has three children and resides in , where they relocated after his from . In September 2025, Komen testified before the in regarding a contentious 220-acre property in , located southeast of municipality, which has been claimed by multiple parties including his wife. During the proceedings on September 25, 2025, Komen admitted to selling portions of the land—120 acres to and Brimin Kipruto, 50 acres to Felix Limo, and 20 acres to businessman Peter Sang—without his wife's consent, the property, which his wife values at over Sh300 million, though earlier estimates cited Sh100 million. Dr. Joyce Kimosop Komen initiated a civil suit in 2025 against her husband, Kipchoge, Kipruto, Limo, Sang, and others, alleging and deceit in the land transactions, claiming the property was jointly acquired but registered solely in Komen's name in trust for the family. The case, which seeks to cancel the sales and declare the transactions invalid, remains ongoing as of November 2025, with the court having previously blocked additional evidence in March 2025. Komen's post-retirement financial challenges have been highlighted through prior legal actions, including a 2020 against Uasin Gishu County Assembly Speaker Isaac Terer to recover a Sh150 million property he alleged was fraudulently taken by his former financial advisor and lawyer. This earlier dispute, combined with the ongoing land case, underscores ongoing strains related to after his athletic career ended.

Legacy

Impact on Kenyan Athletics

Daniel Komen's world records in the 3000m and 5000m during the late served as a powerful catalyst for rural youth in Kenya's highlands, inspiring a surge in participation among young highlanders who saw athletics as a viable path out of . Coming from the Elgeyo Marakwet region near , Komen's success demonstrated that local talent could achieve global prominence, motivating a boom in during the and as communities invested in training and schools to nurture emerging athletes. His achievements helped solidify as a premier global training hub for distance runners, with Komen establishing the Potters House Academy there to support local development and attract international talent seeking Kenya's high-altitude advantages. Techniques such as fartlek training—varied-pace runs over hilly terrain—and altitude became widely adopted in Kenyan programs, enhancing endurance and contributing to the nation's reputation for producing resilient athletes. Komen's intense rivalries, particularly with Ethiopian , who alternately broke and reclaimed records in the 5000m between 1997 and 1998, heightened the competitive edge between and , propelling African athletes to unprecedented dominance in middle- and long-distance events on the world stage. Following Komen's 1997 records, Kenya amassed a string of medals in the 3000m and 5000m at World Championships, including golds in the 5000m in , , reflecting how his benchmarks elevated national standards and training intensity.

Recognition and Honors

Komen's exceptional achievements in middle- and have earned him significant recognition from athletic governing bodies and peers. In 1997, he was a nominee for the IAAF World Athlete of the Year award, acknowledging his dominance in the sport that year, including multiple world records and major victories. In 2022, Komen was inducted into the Hall of Fame during a gala dinner at the Van Damme Memorial, celebrating his four wins at the meet and his 1997 world record in the , which stood for over two decades. This honor, shared with compatriot , highlighted his lasting impact on one of athletics' premier events. World Athletics consistently features Komen in its all-time performance lists as one of the greatest middle-distance runners, with his 7:20.67 in the ranking second overall since 1996 and his 12:39.74 in the placing seventh. These rankings underscore his pioneering sub-8:00 two-mile performance and barrier-breaking efforts in the late . In November 2025, Komen was invited to join Kenyan legends and Moses Tanui as a special guest for the 25th anniversary of the Great Ethiopian Run in , an event founded by his longtime rival , to commemorate their shared history in distance running.

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