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Dennis Rono

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Dennis Rono is a Kenya middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:50.35 in the 800m, 3:41.16 in the 1500m, 4:05.94 in the Mile, 8:11.00 in the 3000m and 8:11.00 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
3000 Metres Short Track
8:11.00
2026 season best
8:25.90
Jan 17, 2026 · Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competition
Don Kirby Elite Invitational
Feb 13, 2026 · DNF
Don Kirby Elite Invitational

As of Sep 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:11.00, 2026 season best 8:25.90 (Jan 17, 2026, Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Don Kirby Elite Invitational, Feb 13, 2026, DNF

PB

Personal bests

1:50.35
3:41.16
4:05.94
8:11.00
8:11.00
4:05.94

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
3000m
8:25.90-Jan 17, 2026
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Texas Tech Corky Classic
2026
3000m-short-track
8:25.90-Jan 17, 2026
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Texas Tech Corky Classic
2025
800m
1:50.35-May 16, 2025
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Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
2025
1500m
3:45.83-Apr 18, 2025
↑
Mt. SAC Relays, Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events
2025
mile-short-track
4:05.94-Feb 7, 2025-New Mexico Collegiate Classic
2025
Mile
4:05.94-Feb 7, 2025-New Mexico Collegiate Classic
2025
3000m
8:11.00-Feb 14, 2025
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Tyson Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) - Invitational Events
2025
3000m-short-track
8:11.00-Feb 14, 2025
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Tyson Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) - Invitational Events
2024
1500m
3:42.04-Mar 6, 2024
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Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2024
CrossCount
5:41-Mar 2, 2024-Kenyan Cross Country Championships, Prison Staff Training College, Ruiru - XC 2.0km
2023
1500m
3:41.16-May 26, 2023
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Kenya Defence Forces Championships
2022
800m
1:54.57-Mar 5, 2022
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Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2021
1500m
3:54.0h-May 15, 2021
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Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)

2026

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m-short-track
DNF-Feb 13Don Kirby Elite Invitational
3000m-short-track
8:25.90-Jan 17Texas Tech Corky Classic
3000m-short-track
8:25.90-Jan 16Texas Tech Corky Classic

2025

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:50.35-May 16Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
1500m
3:48.56-May 16Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
1500m
3:48.56-May 15Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
800m
1:52.59-Apr 25Texas Invitational
800m
1:52.59-Apr 24Texas Invitational
1500m
3:47.95-Apr 24Texas Invitational
1500m
3:45.83-Apr 18Mt. SAC Relays, Hilmer Lodge Stadium, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events
3000m-short-track
8:28.21-Mar 1Big 12 Indoor Championships
3000m-short-track
8:11.00-Feb 14Tyson Invitational, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i) - Invitational Events
mile-short-track
4:05.94-Feb 7New Mexico Collegiate Classic
3000m-short-track
8:16.15-Jan 18Texas Tech Corky Classic
3000m-short-track
DNF-Jan 10Texas A&M McFerrin 12 Degree Invitational, R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (i)
mile-short-track
4:08.80-Jan 10Texas A&M McFerrin 12 Degree Invitational, R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (i)

2024

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:42.04-Mar 6Trials for African Games 2024, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
CrossCount
5:41-Mar 2Kenyan Cross Country Championships, Prison Staff Training College, Ruiru - XC 2.0km

2023

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:41.16-May 26Kenya Defence Forces Championships
1500m
3:48.06-May 25Kenya Defence Forces Championships
1500m
3:48.06-May 24Kenya Defence Forces Championships
1500m
3:41.16-May 24Kenya Defence Forces Championships

2022

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:54.57-Mar 53rd Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
800m
1:59.40-Feb 51st Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

2021

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:01.75-May 27Athletics Kenya Pre-Trials, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
1500m
3:54.0HT-May 1541st Kenya Defence Forces Ch., Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
1500m
3:56.0HT-Mar 122nd AK Weekend Meeting, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Dennis Rono's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Dennis Rono's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:11.00, set on Feb 14, 2025 in Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i).

Which events does Dennis Rono compete in?

Dennis Rono competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track.

How did Dennis Rono perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 8:25.90, set on Jan 17, 2026 in Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (USA) (i). Last competition: Don Kirby Elite Invitational on Feb 13, 2026, DNF.