Denis Kipngetich

Birth dateJan 7, 2003

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Denis Kipngetich is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on January 7, 2003. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:43.39 in the 1500m, 4:00.50 in the Mile, 7:42.04 in the 3000m, 13:12.91 in the 5000m and 27:20.10 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts

5000 Metres Short Track

13:12.91

10 000 m

27:20.10

#217 all-time

2026 season best

13:43.99

Feb 27, 2026 · Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (USA) (i)

2026 season best

Last competition

NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships

Jun 12, 2026 · 13:52.05

NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships

Age

23 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 13:12.91, 10 000 m 27:20.10 (#217 all-time), 2026 season best 13:43.99 (Feb 27, 2026, Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Jun 12, 2026, 13:52.05 · 23 years old

Personal bests

3:43.39

4:00.50

7:42.04

13:12.91

27:20.10

7:42.04

4:00.50

13:12.91

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	3000m	7:50.66	-	Feb 13, 2026	↓	Tyson Invitational
2026	3000m-short-track	7:50.66	-	Feb 13, 2026	↓	Tyson Invitational
2026	5000m	13:13.43	-	Apr 17, 2026	↑	Bryan Clay Invitational
2026	5000m-short-track	13:43.99	-	Feb 27, 2026	↓	Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Championship
2026	10000m	27:38.36	-	Apr 3, 2026	↑	Stanford Invitational
2025	1500m	3:43.39	-	May 9, 2025	-	Arkansas Twilight, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
2025	mile-short-track	4:00.50	-	Feb 1, 2025	-	Razorback Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i)
2025	Mile	4:00.50	-	Feb 1, 2025	-	Razorback Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i)
2025	3000m-short-track	7:42.04	-	Feb 14, 2025	↓	Tyson Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) - Invitational Events
2025	3000m	7:42.04	-	Feb 14, 2025	↓	Tyson Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) - Invitational Events
2025	5000m	13:12.91	-	Dec 6, 2025	↑	Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
2025	5000m-short-track	13:12.91	-	Dec 6, 2025	↓	Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
2025	10000m	27:20.10	-	Mar 29, 2025	↑	The TEN, JSerra Catholic HS, San Juan Capistrano, CA
2024	3000m	7:44.78	-	Feb 10, 2024	↓	-
2024	5000m-short-track	13:18.33	-	Dec 7, 2024	↓	Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
2024	5000m	13:18.33	-	Dec 7, 2024	↑	Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
2024	10000m	28:12.88	-	Mar 29, 2024	↑	Stanford Invitational
2023	5000m	13:26.34	-	Dec 2, 2023	↑	Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2023	5000m-short-track	13:26.34	-	Dec 2, 2023	↓	Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2023	CrossCount	29:27	-	Jan 21, 2023	-	Kenyan Cross Country Championships, Nairobi - XC 10.0km
2022	5000m	14:15.20	-	Jul 1, 2022	↑	Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	13:52.05	-	Jun 12	NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
5000m	13:52.05	-	Jun 10	NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
10000m	28:02.24	-	Jun 10	NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
5000m	13:41.75	-	May 29	NCAA Division I West First Rounds
5000m	13:41.75	-	May 27	NCAA Division I West First Rounds
10000m	28:48.46	-	May 27	NCAA Division I West First Rounds
10000m	29:23.30	-	May 14	Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
5000m	13:13.43	-	Apr 17	Bryan Clay Invitational
10000m	27:38.36	-	Apr 3	Stanford Invitational
5000m-short-track	13:45.24	-	Mar 13	NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships
5000m-short-track	13:43.99	-	Feb 27	Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Championship
3000m-short-track	7:50.66	-	Feb 13	Tyson Invitational

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m-short-track	13:12.91	-	Dec 6	Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
10000m	29:11.50	-	Jun 12	NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
10000m	29:11.50	-	Jun 11	NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
10000m	28:15.51	-	May 28	NCAA Division I West First Rounds, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
10000m	29:39.96	-	May 16	Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
5000m	13:30.95	-	May 16	Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
10000m	29:39.96	-	May 15	Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
1500m	3:43.39	-	May 9	Arkansas Twilight, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
10000m	28:05.22	-	Apr 25	Payton Jordan Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA
10000m	27:20.10	-	Mar 29	The TEN, JSerra Catholic HS, San Juan Capistrano, CA
5000m-short-track	13:13.71	-	Mar 15	NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships
5000m-short-track	13:13.71	-	Mar 14	NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships
5000m-short-track	13:29.99	-	Feb 28	Big 12 Indoor Championships
3000m-short-track	7:42.04	-	Feb 14	Tyson Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) - Invitational Events
mile-short-track	4:00.50	-	Feb 1	Razorback Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m-short-track	13:18.33	-	Dec 7	Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
10000m	28:10.25	-	Jun 7	NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
10000m	28:10.25	-	Jun 5	NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
10000m	28:27.68	-	May 24	NCAA Division I West First Rounds, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
10000m	28:27.68	-	May 22	NCAA Division I West First Rounds, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
5000m	13:38.84	-	May 11	Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Clyde Hart Track & Field Stadium, Waco, TX
5000m	13:38.84	-	May 9	Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Clyde Hart Track & Field Stadium, Waco, TX
10000m	28:12.88	-	Mar 30	Stanford Invitational
10000m	28:12.88	-	Mar 29	Stanford Invitational
5000m-short-track	13:43.26	-	Mar 8	NCAA Division I Indoor Championships, The Track at New Balance, Boston, MA (i)
5000m-short-track	13:49.95	-	Feb 23	Big 12 Indoor Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m-short-track	13:26.34	-	Dec 2	Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
5000m	13:43.92	-	Feb 24	2nd Athletics Kenya Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
CrossCount	30:27	-	Feb 4	Sirikwa Cross Country Classic, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
CrossCount	29:27	-	Jan 21	Kenyan Cross Country Championships, Nairobi - XC 10.0km

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	14:15.20	-	Jul 1	Kenyan Trials For World Under 20 Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Denis Kipngetich's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Denis Kipngetich's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 13:12.91, set on Dec 6, 2025 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Which events does Denis Kipngetich compete in?

Denis Kipngetich competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 10 000 m.

How did Denis Kipngetich perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 13:43.99, set on Feb 27, 2026 in Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (USA) (i). Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Jun 12, 2026, 13:52.05.

Denis Kipngetich

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

2026

2025

2024

2023

2022

Honours

No medals

Frequently asked questions