Aron Tanui

Aron Tanui

KenyaKenya
Born
Feb 3, 2002 (24 years old)
Events
800 Metres Short Track · 600 Metres Short Track

Aron 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.

Personal best · 800 Metres Short Track1:53.57
2025 season best1:53.53Feb 28, 2025 · Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (USA) (i)
2025 season best
Personal best · 600 Metres Short Track1:18.30
Last competitionConference USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium, Murfreesboro, TNMay 18, 2025 · 3:10.97
Conference USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium, Murfreesboro, TN

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 Metres Short Track 1:53.57, 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

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mTX 2022Kenya 800 m all-time list1:48.141,080 pts–
1500mAZ 2024Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:50.61969 pts–
MileIndoorVA 20244:08.311,025 pts–
5000mKingston 2021Kenya 5000 m all-time list15:36.67704 pts–
4x400mTN 2025Kenya 4 × 400 m all-time list3:10.97–
800m-short-trackIndoorTX 20241:48.761,117 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2025800m 1:51.60–Apr 17, 2025Bryan Clay Invitational
2025800m-short-track Indoor1:53.53–Feb 28, 2025Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships, Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (i)
20254x400m 3:10.97–May 18, 2025Conference USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium, Murfreesboro, TN
20254x400Metre Indoor3:16.99–Mar 1, 2025Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships, Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (i)
20251500m 4:01.65–Apr 18, 2025Bryan Clay Invitational
2025Mile Indoor4:27.24–Feb 28, 2025Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships, Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (i)
2025mile-short-track Indoor4:27.24–Feb 28, 2025Conference USA Indoor Track & Field Championships, Liberty Indoor Complex, Lynchburg, VA (i)
2024600YardsSh Indoor1:10.21–Jan 13, 2024Stan Scott Memorial, Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Aron Tanui's 800 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:53.57, set on Feb 5, 2022.

Aron Tanui competes in the 800 Metres Short Track and 600 Metres Short Track.

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.