Cyrus Rutto

Cyrus Rutto

Born
Apr 21, 1992 (34 years old)
Events
5000 m · 3000 m

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.

Personal best · 5000 m13:03.44
2018 season best13:10.79May 12, 2018
Personal best · 3000 m7:37.57
Last competitionAfrican Championships, Stephen Keshi Stadium, AsabaAug 5, 2018 · DQ

As of Nov 6, 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 5, 2018, DQ · 34 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mNinove 2013Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:43.231,064 pts–
3000mRieti 2013Kenya 3000 m all-time list7:37.571,192 pts–
5000mMA 2017Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:03.441,197 pts#225
10000mNairobi 2010Kenya 10 000 m all-time list29:13.7h1,022 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorMA 20187:49.641,141 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20183000m Indoor7:49.64–Feb 10, 2018New Balance Indoor Grand Prix
20183000m-short-track Indoor7:49.64–Feb 10, 2018New Balance Indoor Grand Prix
20185000m 13:10.79–May 12, 2018–
20173000m 8:04.56–Jul 1, 2017Meeting de Paris, Stade Charléty, Paris - Diamond Discipline
20175000m 13:03.44–Jun 2, 2017Somerville, MA (USA)
20161500m 3:51.61–Apr 1, 2016Kisii (KEN)
20163000m 7:52.24–Aug 27, 2016Paris Meeting, Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis - Diamond Discipline
20165000m 13:20.32–May 18, 2016Nijmegen (NED)
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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.

Cyrus Rutto competes in the 5000 m and 3000 m.

2018 season best: 13:10.79, set on May 12, 2018. Last competition: African Championships, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba on Aug 5, 2018, DQ.