Ezekiel Rutto

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Oct 17, 2007 (19 years old)
Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 3000 m steeplechase

Ezekiel Rutto is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on October 17, 2007. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:49.61 in the 1500m, 4:09.20 in the Mile, 7:49.39 in the 3000m, 14:05.03 in the 5000m and 8:29.64 in the 3000mSt. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track7:57.14
2026 season best7:57.14Jan 31, 2026 · Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:29.64
Last competitionNCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KYMay 29, 2026 · 8:40.35
NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 7:57.14, 3000 m steeplechase 8:29.64, 2026 season best 7:57.14 (Jan 31, 2026, Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY, May 29, 2026, 8:40.35 · 19 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mLA 2025Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:49.61982 pts––
MileGA 2026Kenya Mile all-time list4:09.20965 pts–#474
3000mIndoorMA 20267:49.391,143 pts–#121
5000mIndoorTX 202514:05.031,027 pts––
3000mStNC 2026Kenya 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:29.641,124 pts–#355
3000m-short-trackKY 20267:57.141,096 pts–#114

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Mile 4:09.20–May 1, 2026Torrin Lawrence Memorial
20263000m-short-track Indoor7:49.39–Feb 13, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20263000m Indoor7:49.39–Feb 13, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20263000m-short-track 7:57.14–Jan 31, 2026PNC Lenny Lyles Open
20263000mSt 8:29.64–Mar 26, 2026Raleigh Relays
2026DistanceMe Indoor9:53.94–Jan 23, 2026Orange and Purple Invitational
2026DistanceMe 9:53.94–Jan 23, 2026Orange and Purple Invitational
20251500m 3:49.61–Mar 29, 2025Battle on the Bayou
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Ezekiel Rutto's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 7:57.14, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA).

Ezekiel Rutto competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 3000 m steeplechase.

2026 season best: 7:57.14, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Norton Sports Center, Louisville, KY (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY on May 29, 2026, 8:40.35.