A late bloomer in the international stage, although a prolific runner from an early age in Kabet, Wote ran his first big international race at the 2010 African Championships, where he ran the 1500 metres in 3:38.89. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, Wote ran the 1500 metres in 3:41.67, missing qualification to the next round by less than 0.3 seconds.