Dorcas Kiptanui

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Events
3000 Metres Short Track · Mile Short Track

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, 9:20.36 in the 3000m, 9:10.90 in the 3000m and 15:54.39 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track9:10.90
2026 season best9:19.36Feb 28, 2026 · Jack Skoog Indoor Track., Mount Pleasant, MI (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · Mile Short Track4:41.50
Last competitionNCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KYMay 30, 2026 · 16:00.43
NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY

As of Nov 2, 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

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mNC 20264:15.741,083 pts–#450
MileIndoorIN 20264:41.501,066 pts–#216
3000mIN 20269:20.361,039 pts–#262
3000mIndoorMA 20249:10.901,091 pts–#336
5000mNC 202615:54.391,060 pts–#431
3000m-short-trackIndoorMA 20249:10.901,091 pts–#338

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:15.74–Apr 17, 2026Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC - Section A
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:41.50–Feb 14, 2026Heartland Invitational
2026Mile Indoor4:41.50–Feb 14, 2026Heartland Invitational
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:19.36–Feb 28, 2026Mid-American Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
20263000m Indoor9:20.36–Jan 31, 2026Meyo Invitational
20263000m 9:20.36–Jan 31, 2026Meyo Invitational
2026CrossCount 10:04–Mar 14, 2026FISU Cross Country Championships, Cassino - XC 10.0km
20265000m 15:54.39–Mar 27, 2026Raleigh Relays
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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).

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

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.