Aron Tanui
KENMenAron Tanui is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on February 3, 2002. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:48.14 in the 800m, 3:50.61 in the 1500m, 4:08.31 in the Mile, 15:36.67 in the 5000m and 3:10.97 in the 4x400m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
As of Sep 21, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:48.76, 600 Metres Short Track 1:18.30, 2025 season best 1:53.53 (Feb 28, 2025, Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Conference USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium, Murfreesboro, TN, May 18, 2025, 3:10.97 · 24 years old
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 800m | 1:51.60 | - | Apr 17, 2025 | ↑ | Bryan Clay Invitational |
| 2025 | 800m-short-track | 1:53.53 | - | Feb 28, 2025 | ↑ | Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships, Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (i) |
| 2025 | 4x400m | 3:10.97 | - | May 18, 2025 | ↑ | Conference USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium, Murfreesboro, TN |
| 2025 | 4x400Metre | 3:16.99 | - | Mar 1, 2025 | ↓ | Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships, Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (i) |
| 2025 | 1500m | 4:01.65 | - | Apr 18, 2025 | ↓ | Bryan Clay Invitational |
| 2025 | Mile | 4:27.24 | - | Feb 28, 2025 | ↓ | Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships, Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (i) |
| 2025 | mile-short-track | 4:27.24 | - | Feb 28, 2025 | ↓ | Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships, Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (i) |
| 2024 | 600YardsSh | 1:10.21 | - | Jan 13, 2024 | - | Stan Scott Memorial, Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (i) |
| 2024 | 800m-short-track | 1:48.76 | - | Feb 9, 2024 | ↑ | Jarvis Scott Open |
| 2024 | 800m | 1:48.76 | - | Feb 9, 2024 | ↑ | Jarvis Scott Open |
| 2024 | 4x400Metre | 3:10.58 | - | Feb 10, 2024 | ↓ | Jarvis Scott Open |
| 2024 | 4x400m | 3:12.59 | - | May 12, 2024 | ↑ | Conference USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Larry K. Durham Track at Kidd Field at the University of Texas, El Paso, TX |
| 2024 | 1500m | 3:50.61 | - | Mar 16, 2024 | ↓ | Arizona Spring Break Fiesta, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ |
| 2024 | mile-short-track | 4:08.31 | - | Feb 24, 2024 | ↓ | Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2024 | Mile | 4:08.31 | - | Feb 24, 2024 | ↓ | Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships |
| 2023 | 600m-short-track | 1:18.30 | - | Jan 27, 2023 | - | Texas Tech Invite & Multis, Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (i) |
| 2023 | 600m | 1:18.30 | - | Jan 27, 2023 | - | Texas Tech Invite & Multis, Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (i) |
| 2023 | 800m | 1:48.64 | - | May 20, 2023 | ↑ | NJCAA Championships |
| 2023 | 800m-short-track | 1:50.22 | - | Feb 10, 2023 | ↑ | Jarvis Scott Open, Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (i) |
| 2023 | 1000m | 2:23.36 | - | Feb 11, 2023 | ↑ | Jarvis Scott Open, Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (i) |
| 2023 | 1000m-short-track | 2:23.36 | - | Feb 11, 2023 | ↑ | Jarvis Scott Open, Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (i) |
| 2023 | 4x400m | 3:11.36 | - | Apr 15, 2023 | ↑ | Ross Black Open |
| 2023 | 1500m | 3:51.04 | - | May 20, 2023 | ↓ | NJCAA Championships |
| 2023 | mile-short-track | 4:14.57 | - | Feb 17, 2023 | ↓ | Texas Tech Matador Qualifier |
| 2023 | Mile | 4:14.57 | - | Feb 17, 2023 | ↓ | Texas Tech Matador Qualifier |
| 2023 | 4x800Metre | 7:15.66 | - | Apr 1, 2023 | - | Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays presented by Truist |
| 2022 | 800m | 1:48.14 | - | Apr 30, 2022 | ↑ | Terry & Linda Fuller T&F Complex, Lubbock, TX (USA) |
| 2022 | 800m-short-track | 1:53.57 | - | Feb 5, 2022 | ↑ | Gilliam Indoor Track, College Station, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 1000m-short-track | 2:27.09 | - | Feb 18, 2022 | ↑ | Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 1000m | 2:27.09 | - | Feb 18, 2022 | ↑ | Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 4x400Metre | 3:15.85 | - | Jan 15, 2022 | ↓ | Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | 1500m | 3:53.93 | - | Mar 19, 2022 | ↓ | Elmer Gray Stadium, Abilene, TX (USA) |
| 2022 | mile-short-track | 4:18.17 | - | Feb 12, 2022 | ↓ | Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | Mile | 4:18.17 | - | Feb 12, 2022 | ↓ | Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2022 | DistanceMe | 9:51.67 | - | Feb 4, 2022 | - | Gilliam Indoor Track, College Station, TX (USA) (i) |
| 2021 | 800m | 1:57.74 | - | Jun 19, 2021 | ↑ | National Stadium, Kingston (JAM) |
| 2021 | 1500m | 3:56.87 | - | Mar 19, 2021 | ↓ | National Stadium, Kingston (JAM) |
| 2021 | 5000m | 15:36.67 | - | Mar 13, 2021 | - | Calabar High School, Kingston (JAM) |
| 2020 | 1500m | 3:59.15 | - | Feb 1, 2020 | ↓ | National Stadium, Kingston (JAM) |
2025
20 performances2024
28 performances2023
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 1:48.64 | - | May 20 | NJCAA Championships |
1500m | 3:51.04 | - | May 20 | NJCAA Championships |
Honours
No medals
Frequently asked questions
What is Aron Tanui's 800 Metres Short Track personal best?
Aron Tanui's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:48.76, set on Feb 9, 2024 in Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (USA) (i).
Which events does Aron Tanui compete in?
Aron Tanui competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 600 Metres Short Track.
How did Aron Tanui perform in 2025?
2025 season best: 1:53.53, set on Feb 28, 2025 in Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (USA) (i). Last competition: Conference USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium, Murfreesboro, TN on May 18, 2025, 3:10.97.