Desma Chepkoech

Desma Chepkoech

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Jan 1, 2003 (23 years old)
Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 5000 Metres Short Track

Desma Chepkoech is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on January 1, 2003. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 9:29.7h in the 3000m, 9:07.95 in the 3000m, 16:40.14 in the 5000m, 15:45.28 in the 5000m and 34:06.13 in the 10000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track9:10.98
2026 season best9:10.98Jan 31, 2026 · Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track15:45.28
Last competitionKenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, NairobiJun 18, 2026 · 16:40.14
Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 9:10.98, 5000 Metres Short Track 15:45.28, 2026 season best 9:10.98 (Jan 31, 2026, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA)) · Last competition: Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Jun 18, 2026, 16:40.14 · 23 years old

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000m2019Kenya 3000 m all-time list9:29.7h1,009 pts––
3000mIndoorTX 20269:07.951,101 pts–#181
5000mNairobi 2026Kenya 5000 m all-time list16:40.14977 pts––
5000mIndoorMA 202615:45.281,100 pts–#176
10000mAL 2026Kenya 10 000 m all-time list34:06.131,031 pts–#392
2000MetresNakuru 20176:53.5h––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:07.95–Feb 26, 2026Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship
20263000m Indoor9:07.95–Feb 26, 2026Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship
20263000m-short-track 9:10.98–Jan 31, 2026Razorback Invitational
20265000m-short-track Indoor15:45.28–Feb 14, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20265000m 16:40.14–Jun 18, 2026Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
20265000m Indoor16:40.14–Jun 18, 2026Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
202610000m 34:06.13–May 14, 2026Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, AL
20193000m 9:29.7h–Mar 22, 2019Nairobi (KEN)
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Desma Chepkoech's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 9:10.98, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA).

Desma Chepkoech competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 9:10.98, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA). Last competition: Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi on Jun 18, 2026, 16:40.14.