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Cyrus Rutto

Cyrus Rutto

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Birth dateApr 21, 1992
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Cyrus Rutto is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on April 21, 1992. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:43.23 in the 1500m, 7:37.57 in the 3000m, 13:03.44 in the 5000m, 29:13.7h in the 10000m and 7:49.64 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
5000 m
13:03.44
#225 all-time
3000 m
7:37.57
2018 season best
13:10.79
May 12, 2018
2018 season best
Last competition
African Championships, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba
Aug 4, 2018 · DQ
African Championships, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba
Age
34 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: 5000 m 13:03.44 (#225 all-time), 3000 m 7:37.57, 2018 season best 13:10.79 (May 12, 2018) · Last competition: African Championships, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Aug 4, 2018, DQ · 34 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2018
3000m-short-track
7:49.64-Feb 10, 2018-New Balance Indoor Grand Prix
2018
3000m
7:49.64-Feb 10, 2018
↓
New Balance Indoor Grand Prix
2018
5000m
13:10.79-May 12, 2018
↑
-
2017
3000m
8:04.56-Jul 1, 2017
↓
Meeting de Paris, Stade Charléty, Paris - Diamond Discipline
2017
5000m
13:03.44-Jun 2, 2017
↑
Somerville, MA (USA)
2016
1500m
3:51.61-Apr 1, 2016
↓
Kisii (KEN)
2016
3000m
7:52.24-Aug 27, 2016
↓
Paris Meeting, Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis - Diamond Discipline
2016
5000m
13:20.32-May 18, 2016
↑
Nijmegen (NED)
2015
3000m
7:52.35-May 30, 2015
↓
Oordegem (BEL)
2015
5000m
13:25.00-May 27, 2015
↑
Nijmegen (NED)
2013
1500m
3:43.23-Jul 27, 2013
↓
Ninove (BEL)
2013
3000m
7:37.57-Sep 8, 2013
↓
Stadio Guidobaldi, Rieti (ITA)
2013
5000m
13:12.91-Jun 8, 2013
↑
FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED)
2012
5000m
13:57.62-Jun 9, 2012
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2011
5000m
13:45.3h-Jun 7, 2011
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2010
10000m
29:13.7h-Jun 17, 2010-Nairobi (KEN)

2018

4 performances

2017

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:48.64-Aug 12IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
5000m
13:22.45-Aug 9IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
5000m
13:48.64-Aug 5IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
5000m
13:22.45-Aug 5IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
5000m
13:48.67-Jul 6Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Diamond Discipline
3000m
8:04.56-Jul 1Meeting de Paris, Stade Charléty, Paris - Diamond Discipline
5000m
13:31.5HT-Jun 23Nairobi Kenya World Championship Trials, Nairobi
5000m
13:03.44-Jun 2Somerville adidas Boost Boston Games, Somerville, MA
5000m
13:32.8HT-May 11Nairobi Kenya Defence Forces Ch., Nairobi

2016

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:48.89-Sep 6Rovereto Palio Città della Quercia, Rovereto
3000m
7:52.24-Aug 27Paris Meeting, Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis - Diamond Discipline
5000m
13:23.77-Jul 23London Müller Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Promotional Events
5000m
13:39.1HT-Jun 30Eldoret Kenyan Olympic Trials, Eldoret
5000m
13:49.20-May 28Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
5000m
13:38.8HT-May 26Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
5000m
13:20.32-May 18Nijmegen Global Athletics, Nijmegen
5000m
13:29.6HT-Apr 27Nairobi KDF Ch., Nairobi
3000m
8:22.8HT-Apr 2Kisii
1500m
3:51.61-Apr 1Kisii
5000m
14:29.0HT-Mar 18Nakuru

2015

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:50.05-Jul 9Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
3000m
7:52.35-May 30Oordegem Putbos Memorial Léon Buyle, Oordegem
5000m
13:25.00-May 27Nijmegen Global Athletics, Nijmegen
5000m
13:29.27-May 23Oordegem IFAM Meeting, Oordegem
5000m
14:29.0HT-Apr 17Nakuru

2013

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
7:37.57-Sep 8Rieti IAAF World Challenge, Stadio Guidobaldi, Rieti
1500m
3:43.23-Jul 27Ninove Memorial Geert Rasschaert, Ninove
5000m
13:21.38-Jul 19Bottrop BottropGala, Bottrop
3000m
7:46.74-Jul 13Madrid Meeting de Atletismo, Moratalaz, Madrid
5000m
13:12.91-Jun 8Hengelo Fanny Blankers-Koen Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
5000m
13:24.36-Jun 3Montreuil-sous-Bois Meeting International, Montreuil-sous-Bois
3000m
7:46.81-May 20Rehlingen Pfingstsportfest, Rehlingen

2012

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:57.62-Jun 9Nairobi Kenyan Junior Championships, Nairobi

2011

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:45.3HT-Jun 7Nairobi Kenya Colleges and Schools Championships, Nairobi

2010

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
29:13.7HT-Jun 17Nairobi Kenyan World Junior Ch. Trials, Nairobi

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Cyrus Rutto's 5000 m personal best?

Cyrus Rutto's 5000 m personal best is 13:03.44, set on Jun 2, 2017 in Somerville, MA (USA), #225 on the all-time list.

Which events does Cyrus Rutto compete in?

Cyrus Rutto competes in the 5000 m and 3000 m.

How did Cyrus Rutto perform in 2018?

2018 season best: 13:10.79, set on May 12, 2018. Last competition: African Championships, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba on Aug 4, 2018, DQ.