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Dorcas Kiptanui

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Dorcas Kiptanui is a Kenya middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:15.74 in the 1500m, 4:41.50 in the Mile, 9:10.90 in the 3000m, 15:54.39 in the 5000m and 9:10.90 in the 3000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
3000 Metres Short Track
9:10.90
Mile Short Track
4:41.50
2026 season best
9:19.36
Feb 28, 2026 · Jack Skoog Indoor Track., Mount Pleasant, MI (USA) (i)
Last competition
NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY
May 30, 2026 · 16:00.43

As of Sep 18, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 9:10.90, Mile Short Track 4:41.50, 2026 season best 9:19.36 (Feb 28, 2026, Jack Skoog Indoor Track., Mount Pleasant, MI (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY, May 30, 2026, 16:00.43

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
1500m
4:15.74-Apr 17, 2026
Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC - Section A
2026
mile-short-track
4:41.50-Feb 14, 2026-Heartland Invitational
2026
Mile
4:41.50-Feb 14, 2026-Heartland Invitational
2026
3000m-short-track
9:19.36-Feb 28, 2026
Mid-American Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
2026
3000m
9:20.36-Jan 31, 2026
Meyo Invitational
2026
3000m-short-tracki
9:20.36-Jan 30, 2026
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2026
CrossCount
10:04-Mar 14, 2026-FISU Cross Country Championships, Cassino - XC 10.0km
2026
5000m
15:54.39-Mar 27, 2026
Raleigh Relays
2025
5000m
17:02.29-Dec 5, 2025
Grand Valley State Holiday Open, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i)
2024
1500m
4:28.01-Apr 20, 2024
Kansas Relays, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS - Invitational Events
2024
3000m-short-track
9:10.90-Feb 9, 2024
Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2024
3000m
9:10.90-Feb 9, 2024
Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2024
DistanceMe
11:09.10-Feb 17, 2024-Alex Wilson Invite
2024
5000m
16:09.48-Apr 12, 2024
Bryan Clay Invitational
2024
5000m-short-track
16:21.21-Feb 23, 2024-Big 12 Indoor Championships

2026

21 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:00.43-May 30NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY
5000m
16:00.43-May 27NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY
5000m
17:04.70-May 16Mid-American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships
1500m
4:22.51-May 16Mid-American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships
5000m
17:04.70-May 14Mid-American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships
1500m
4:22.51-May 14Mid-American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships
1500m
4:25.99-May 14Mid-American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships
1500m
4:24.26-Apr 23Penn Relay Carnival, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - College Events
1500m
4:15.74-Apr 17Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC - Section A
1500m
4:15.74-Apr 16Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC - Section A
5000m
15:54.39-Mar 27Raleigh Relays
5000m
15:54.39-Mar 26Raleigh Relays
CrossCount
10:04-Mar 14FISU Cross Country Championships, Cassino - XC 10.0km
mile-short-track
4:45.37-Feb 28Mid-American Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
3000m-short-track
9:19.36-Feb 28Mid-American Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
3000m-short-track
9:19.36-Feb 27Mid-American Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
mile-short-track
4:46.86-Feb 27Mid-American Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
mile-short-track
4:45.37-Feb 27Mid-American Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
3000m-short-track
9:31.98-Feb 14Heartland Invitational
mile-short-track
4:41.50-Feb 14Heartland Invitational
3000m
9:20.36-Jan 31Meyo Invitational

2025

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
17:02.29-Dec 5Grand Valley State Holiday Open, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i)
5000m
17:37.74-Apr 26Rock Chalk Classic

2024

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
17:23.88-May 25NCAA Division I West First Rounds, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
5000m
17:23.88-May 24NCAA Division I West First Rounds, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
5000m
17:11.50-May 11Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Clyde Hart Track & Field Stadium, Waco, TX
5000m
17:11.50-May 9Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Clyde Hart Track & Field Stadium, Waco, TX
1500m
4:29.25-Apr 27Rock Chalk Classic, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
1500m
4:28.01-Apr 20Kansas Relays, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS - Invitational Events
5000m
16:09.48-Apr 12Bryan Clay Invitational
5000m
16:13.51-Mar 30Stanford Invitational
5000m
16:13.51-Mar 29Stanford Invitational
3000m-short-track
9:34.48-Feb 24Big 12 Indoor Championships
3000m-short-track
9:34.48-Feb 23Big 12 Indoor Championships
5000m-short-track
16:21.21-Feb 23Big 12 Indoor Championships
DistanceMe
11:09.10-Feb 17Alex Wilson Invite
3000m-short-track
9:10.90-Feb 9Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Dorcas Kiptanui's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Dorcas Kiptanui's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 9:10.90, set on Feb 9, 2024 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Which events does Dorcas Kiptanui compete in?

Dorcas Kiptanui competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and Mile Short Track.

How did Dorcas Kiptanui perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 9:19.36, set on Feb 28, 2026 in Jack Skoog Indoor Track., Mount Pleasant, MI (USA) (i). Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY on May 30, 2026, 16:00.43.