Collins Kiprotich

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Collins Kiprotich

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
May 5, 2004 (22 years old)
Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 5000 Metres Short Track

Collins Kiprotich is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on May 5, 2004. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:39.53 in the 1500m, 3:58.60 in the Mile, 7:46.90 in the 3000m, 13:25.06 in the 5000m and 8:06.35 in the 3000m-short-track. He has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:06.35
2026 season best8:06.35Jan 31, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track13:29.59
Last competitionKenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, NairobiJun 18, 2026 · 3:48.7h

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:06.35, 5000 Metres Short Track 13:29.59, 2026 season best 8:06.35 (Jan 31, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA)) · Last competition: Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Jun 18, 2026, 3:48.7h · 22 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mCA 2026Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:39.531,113 pts–#336
MileIndoorNM 20253:58.601,148 pts––
3000mIndoorMA 20257:46.901,158 pts–#328
5000mCA 2025Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:25.061,120 pts–#161
3000m-short-trackMA 20268:06.351,041 pts–#233
3000m-short-trackIndoorMA 20257:46.901,158 pts–#329

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:39.53–Apr 18, 2026Bryan Clay Invitational
20263000m-short-track Indoor7:59.67–Feb 28, 2026Mountain West Indoor Track and Field Championships, Reno Livestock Events Center, Reno, NV (i)
20263000m Indoor7:59.67–Feb 28, 2026Mountain West Indoor Track and Field Championships, Reno Livestock Events Center, Reno, NV (i)
20263000m-short-track 8:06.35–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20265000m 13:25.37–Apr 3, 2026Stanford Invitational
20265000m-short-track Indoor13:59.27–Feb 26, 2026Mountain West Indoor Track and Field Championships, Reno Livestock Events Center, Reno, NV (i)
20251500m 3:41.05–May 17, 2025Mountain West Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Veterans Memorial Stadium, Clovis, CA
2025mile-short-track Indoor3:58.60–Jan 25, 2025Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Invitational

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Collins Kiprotich's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:06.35, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA).

Collins Kiprotich competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 8:06.35, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA). Last competition: Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi on Jun 18, 2026, 3:48.7h.