Abel Kiprop Mutai
- Born
- Oct 2, 1988 (38 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track
Abel Kiprop Mutai is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on October 2, 1988. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.
His personal bests include 8:05.16 in the 3000m, 14:07.80 in the 5000m, 29:03.42 in the 10000m, 8:01.67 in the 3000mSt and 5:24.69 in the 2000Metres. He has earned 5 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:01.67
2023 season best30:48Feb 4, 2023
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 bronze
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track5:24.69
As of Oct 27, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:01.67 (#19 all-time), 2000 Metres Short Track 5:24.69, 2023 season best 30:48 (Feb 4, 2023) · Last competition: Sirikwa Cross Country Classic, Eldoret - XC 10.0km, Feb 4, 2023, 30:48 · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · 38 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | – | 1 | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | CrossCount | 30:48 | – | Feb 4, 2023 | Sirikwa Cross Country Classic, Eldoret - XC 10.0km |
| 2022 | 10000m | 29:27.00 | – | Mar 5, 2022 | Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2019 | 10000m | 29:03.42 | – | Jun 22, 2019 | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2017 | 3000mSt | 8:25.9h | – | May 11, 2017 | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2017 | 10000m | 29:34.3h | – | Apr 15, 2017 | Mumias (KEN) |
| 2016 | 3000mSt | 8:16.84 | – | May 6, 2016 | Doha IAAF Diamond League, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline |
| 2015 | 3000mSt | 8:20.38 | – | May 17, 2015 | Shanghai Golden Grand Prix, Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai - Diamond Discipline |
| 2014 | 3000mSt | 8:15.83 | – | Jun 5, 2014 | Roma Golden Gala - Pietro Mennea, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Diamond Discipline |