Ernest Cheruiyot

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Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 5000 Metres Short Track

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

His personal bests include 3:48.20 in the 1500m, 4:01.94 in the Mile, 7:40.53 in the 3000m, 13:15.30 in the 5000m and 27:41.59 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track7:43.66
2026 season best7:43.66Jan 31, 2026 · Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track13:28.58
Last competitionNCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsJun 12, 2026 · 13:44.52
NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships

As of Oct 28, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 7:43.66, 5000 Metres Short Track 13:28.58, 2026 season best 7:43.66 (Jan 31, 2026, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Jun 12, 2026, 13:44.52

NCAA all-time #7 in 5000 Metres Short Track

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mTX 20253:48.201,000 pts––
MileIndoorAR 20264:01.941,105 pts–#281
3000mIndoorMA 20267:40.531,198 pts–#41
5000mCA 202613:15.301,155 pts–#71
10000mCA 202627:41.591,161 pts#703#30
3000m-short-trackAR 20267:43.661,179 pts–#36

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026mile-short-track 4:01.94–Jan 16, 2026Arkansas Invitational
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:01.94–Jan 16, 2026Arkansas Invitational
2026Mile Indoor4:01.94–Jan 16, 2026Arkansas Invitational
20263000m-short-track Indoor7:40.53–Feb 22, 2026Saucony Battle for Boston, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20263000m Indoor7:40.53–Feb 22, 2026Saucony Battle for Boston, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20263000m-short-track 7:43.66–Jan 31, 2026Razorback Invitational
20265000m 13:15.30–May 1, 2026Payton Jordan Invitational
20265000m-short-track Indoor13:17.48–Feb 13, 2026–
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Ernest Cheruiyot's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 7:43.66, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA).

Ernest Cheruiyot competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 7:43.66, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Jun 12, 2026, 13:44.52.