Barnabas Ndiwa

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Events
10 000 m · 5000 Metres Short Track

Barnabas Ndiwa is a Kenya long-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 8:10.11 in the 3000m, 13:50.10 in the 5000m, 28:28.51 in the 10000m, 8:10.11 in the 3000m-short-track and 13:58.57 in the 5000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 10 000 m28:28.51
2026 season best28:28.51Apr 3, 2026 · Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track13:58.57
Last competitionNCAA Division I West First RoundsMay 27, 2026 · 29:26.94
NCAA Division I West First Rounds

As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 000 m 28:28.51, 5000 Metres Short Track 13:58.57, 2026 season best 28:28.51 (Apr 3, 2026, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds, May 27, 2026, 29:26.94

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000mIndoorKS 20258:10.111,019 pts––
5000mCA 2026Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:50.101,033 pts–#699
10000mCA 2026Kenya 10 000 m all-time list28:28.511,089 pts–#196
3000m-short-trackIndoorKS 20258:10.111,019 pts––
5000m-short-trackIndoorMA 202613:58.571,049 pts–#191

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m Indoor8:23.00–Feb 28, 2026Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Championship
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:23.00–Feb 28, 2026Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Championship
20265000m 13:50.10–Apr 17, 2026Bryan Clay Invitational
20265000m-short-track Indoor13:58.57–Feb 13, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
202610000m 28:28.51–Apr 3, 2026Stanford Invitational
20253000m Indoor8:10.11–Feb 15, 2025Ichabod Invitational, Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (i) - Invitational Events
20253000m-short-track Indoor8:10.11–Feb 15, 2025Ichabod Invitational, Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (i) - Invitational Events
20255000m Indoor14:03.94–Jan 31, 2025Washburn Open, Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (i) - Invitational Events
FAQ

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Barnabas Ndiwa's 10 000 m personal best is 28:28.51, set on Apr 3, 2026 in Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA (USA).

Barnabas Ndiwa competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 28:28.51, set on Apr 3, 2026 in Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds on May 27, 2026, 29:26.94.