Evans Rutto

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Evans Rutto

KenyaKenya
Born
Apr 8, 1978 (48 years old)
Events
Marathon · 5000 m

Evans Rutto is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on April 8, 1978. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:36.38 in the 3000m, 13:02.71 in the 5000m, 27:21.32 in the 10000m, 1:00:30 in the Semi and 2:05:50 in the Marathon. He has earned 3 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · Marathon2:05:50
#212 all-time
2017 season best2:09:55Oct 22, 2017
2017 season best
Personal best · 5000 m13:02.71
#206 all-time

As of Oct 28, 2026: Marathon 2:05:50 (#212 all-time), 5000 m 13:02.71 (#206 all-time), 2017 season best 2:09:55 (Oct 22, 2017) · 48 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mAthina 20007:36.381,199 pts–
5000mNürnberg 200013:02.711,200 pts#206
10000mVilleneuve d'Ascq 200027:21.321,193 pts#232
SemiLisboa 20011:00:301,166 pts#653
MarathonIL 20032:05:501,207 pts#212
5KilometreCA 200213:44–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2017Marathon 2:09:55–Oct 22, 2017–
2015Marathon 2:08:55–Jul 5, 2015–
2014Marathon 2:09:33–Jan 19, 2014–
2012Marathon 2:07:49–Oct 7, 2012–
2010Marathon 2:10:17–Oct 24, 2010–
2009Marathon 2:08:36–Oct 4, 2009–
2008Marathon 2:15:25–Sep 28, 2008Toronto (CAN)
2007Marathon 2:21:49–Oct 28, 2007Nairobi (KEN)
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Evans Rutto's Marathon personal best is 2:05:50, set on Oct 12, 2003 in Chicago, IL (USA), #212 on the all-time list.

Evans Rutto competes in the Marathon and 5000 m.

2017 season best: 2:09:55, set on Oct 22, 2017.