Elkana Kipruto

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Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 3000 Metres Short Track

Elkana Kipruto is a Kenya middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:44.85 in the 1500m, 4:03.86 in the Mile, 7:55.32 in the 3000m, 13:35.77 in the 5000m and 28:09.21 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track13:37.01
2026 season best13:50.72Feb 27, 2026 · CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:03.36
Last competitionNCAA Division I West First RoundsMay 27, 2026 · 29:10.13
NCAA Division I West First Rounds

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 13:37.01, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:03.36, 2026 season best 13:50.72 (Feb 27, 2026, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds, May 27, 2026, 29:10.13

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mTX 2025Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:44.851,043 pts––
MileIndoorKS 20264:03.861,081 pts–#389
3000mIndoorAR 20267:55.321,107 pts–#222
5000mNC 2026Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:35.771,082 pts–#327
10000mCA 2026Kenya 10 000 m all-time list28:09.211,118 pts–#116
3000m-short-trackKS 20268:03.361,058 pts–#187

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Mile Indoor4:03.86–Jan 31, 2026Washburn Open
2026mile-short-track 4:03.86–Jan 31, 2026Washburn Open
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:03.86–Jan 31, 2026Washburn Open
20263000m-short-track Indoor7:55.32–Feb 13, 2026Tyson Invitational
20263000m Indoor7:55.32–Feb 13, 2026Tyson Invitational
20263000m-short-track 8:03.36–Jan 16, 2026Thane Baker Invitational
20265000m 13:35.77–Mar 26, 2026Raleigh Relays
20265000m-short-track Indoor13:50.72–Feb 27, 2026American Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Elkana Kipruto's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 13:37.01, set on Feb 14, 2025 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Elkana Kipruto competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 13:50.72, set on Feb 27, 2026 in CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (USA) (i). Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds on May 27, 2026, 29:10.13.