Dennis Kirui

Dennis Kirui

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Dec 17, 2001 (24 years old)
Events
1500 m · 5000 Metres Short Track

Dennis Kirui is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on December 17, 2001. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:54.60 in the 800m, 3:56.45 in the 1500m, 4:24.70 in the Mile, 8:41.18 in the 3000m and 15:03.71 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 1500 m3:56.45
2026 season best3:56.45Apr 10, 2026 · Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium, Knoxville, TN
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track15:03.71
Last competitionTennessee InviteApr 11, 2026 · 1:54.60
Tennessee Invite

As of Nov 15, 2026: 1500 m 3:56.45, 5000 Metres Short Track 15:03.71, 2026 season best 3:56.45 (Apr 10, 2026, Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium, Knoxville, TN (USA)) · Last competition: Tennessee Invite, Apr 11, 2026, 1:54.60 · 24 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mTN 2026Kenya 800 m all-time list1:54.60899 pts––
1500mTN 2026Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:56.45897 pts––
MileIndoorMI 20264:24.70834 pts––
3000mKY 2026Kenya 3000 m all-time list8:41.18828 pts––
5000mIndoorNY 202615:03.71834 pts–#776
3000mStNairobi 2018Kenya 3000 m steeplechase all-time list10:10.1h725 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m 1:54.60–Apr 11, 2026Tennessee Invite
2026800m-short-track 1:57.96–Jan 23, 2026GVSU Bill Clinger Classic
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:57.96–Jan 23, 2026GVSU Bill Clinger Classic
20261500m 3:56.45–Apr 10, 2026Tennessee Invite
2026Mile Indoor4:24.70–Jan 23, 2026GVSU Bill Clinger Classic
2026mile-short-track 4:24.70–Jan 23, 2026GVSU Bill Clinger Classic
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:24.70–Jan 23, 2026GVSU Bill Clinger Classic
20263000m 8:41.18–Mar 20, 2026EKU Spring Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Dennis Kirui's 1500 m personal best is 3:56.45, set on Apr 10, 2026 in Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium, Knoxville, TN (USA).

Dennis Kirui competes in the 1500 m and 5000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 3:56.45, set on Apr 10, 2026 in Tom Black Track at LaPorte Stadium, Knoxville, TN (USA). Last competition: Tennessee Invite on Apr 11, 2026, 1:54.60.