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Desma Chepkoech

Desma Chepkoech

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Birth dateJan 1, 2003
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Desma Chepkoech is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on January 1, 2003. She competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 9:07.95 in the 3000m, 15:45.28 in the 5000m, 34:06.13 in the 10000m, 6:53.5h in the 2000Metres and 9:07.95 in the 3000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
3000 Metres Short Track
9:07.95
5000 Metres Short Track
15:45.28
2026 season best
9:07.95
Feb 26, 2026 · R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competition
Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
Jun 18, 2026 · 16:40.14
Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
Age
23 years old

As of Sep 28, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 9:07.95, 5000 Metres Short Track 15:45.28, 2026 season best 9:07.95 (Feb 26, 2026, R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Jun 18, 2026, 16:40.14 · 23 years old

PB

Personal bests

9:07.95
15:45.28
34:06.13
2000Metres
6:53.5HT
3000m-short-track
9:07.95
5000m-short-track
15:45.28

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
3000m
9:07.95-Feb 26, 2026
↑
Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship
2026
3000m-short-track
9:07.95-Feb 26, 2026-Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship
2026
5000m-short-track
15:45.28-Feb 14, 2026-Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2026
5000m
16:40.14-Jun 18, 2026-Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
2026
10000m
34:06.13-May 14, 2026-Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, AL
2019
3000m
9:29.7h-Mar 22, 2019
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2017
2000Metres
6:53.5h-Jun 2, 2017-Nakuru (KEN)
2017
3000m
9:42.0h-Jun 3, 2017
↑
Nakuru (KEN)

2019

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:29.7HT-Mar 22Kenya African U18 Trials, Nairobi

2017

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:42.0HT-Jun 3Nakuru
2000Metres
6:53.5HT-Jun 2Nakuru

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Desma Chepkoech's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Desma Chepkoech's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 9:07.95, set on Feb 26, 2026 in R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (USA) (i).

Which events does Desma Chepkoech compete in?

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

How did Desma Chepkoech perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 9:07.95, set on Feb 26, 2026 in R.A. "Murray" Fasken Indoor Track Stadium, College Station, TX (USA) (i). Last competition: Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi on Jun 18, 2026, 16:40.14.