Brighter JEPCHUMBA

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Brighter JEPCHUMBA is a United States long-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 9:26.59 in the 3000m, 15:28.09 in the 5000m, 32:40.65 in the 10000m, 9:26.59 in the 3000m-short-track and 16:29.58 in the 5000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

2026 season best9:26.59Feb 28, 2026 · Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competitionNCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsJun 11, 2026 · 32:48.21
NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: 2026 season best 9:26.59 (Feb 28, 2026, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Jun 11, 2026, 32:48.21

NCAA all-time #43 in 5000 m

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000mIndoorKY 20269:26.591,039 pts–#452
5000mNC 2026United States 5000 m all-time list15:28.091,110 pts–#190
10000mNC 2026United States 10 000 m all-time list32:40.651,104 pts–#134
3000m-short-trackIndoorKY 20269:26.591,039 pts–#468
5000m-short-trackIndoorKY 202616:29.581,017 pts–#214

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:26.59–Feb 28, 2026ASUN Indoor Track & Field Championship
20263000m Indoor9:26.59–Feb 28, 2026ASUN Indoor Track & Field Championship
20265000m 15:28.09–Apr 17, 2026Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC - Section A
20265000m-short-track Indoor16:29.58–Feb 28, 2026ASUN Indoor Track & Field Championship
202610000m 32:40.65–Mar 27, 2026Raleigh Relays