Micah Kogo

Micah Kogo
Personal information
NationalityKenyan
Born (1986-06-03) 3 June 1986 (age 38)
Burnt Forest, Uasin Gishu District, Kenya
Sport
SportRunning
Event(s)5000 metres
10,000 metres
10 km road race
Medal record
Representing  Kenya
Men's athletics
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2008 Beijing 10000 m

Micah Kemboi Kogo (born 3 June 1986 in Burnt Forest, Uasin Gishu District) is a Kenyan long-distance runner, who specialises in the 10,000 metres. He is the former world record holder in the 10 kilometres road race event with a time of 27:01. He made his first Olympic appearance in 2008, taking the 10,000 m bronze medal in Beijing. His 10000m best of 26.35 is 6th fastest of all time.