Jacob Nkamasiai

Jacob Nkamasiai

Events
10 000 m · 5000 Metres Short Track

Jacob Nkamasiai is a Kenya middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 4:03.11 in the 1500m, 8:28.82 in the 3000m, 14:33.47 in the 5000m, 30:07.63 in the 10000m and 8:42.20 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 10 000 m30:07.63
2022 season best30:53.95May 7, 2022 · Emporia St. Francis G. Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track14:43.58

As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 000 m 30:07.63, 5000 Metres Short Track 14:43.58, 2022 season best 30:53.95 (May 7, 2022, Emporia St. Francis G. Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS (USA))

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mFL 2018Kenya 1500 m all-time list4:03.11819 pts–
3000mFL 2018Kenya 3000 m all-time list8:28.82894 pts–
5000mFL 2019Kenya 5000 m all-time list14:33.47892 pts–
10000mKS 2021Kenya 10 000 m all-time list30:07.63944 pts–
3000m-short-track20218:42.20840 pts–
3000m-short-trackIndoorKS 20218:42.20840 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20223000m 8:53.68–Jan 22, 2022–
20223000m Indoor8:53.68–Jan 22, 2022Hughes Fieldhouse, Maryville, MO (USA) (i)
20225000m 14:43.69–Feb 4, 2022Hughes Fieldhouse, Maryville, MO (USA)
202210000m 30:53.95–May 7, 2022Emporia St. Francis G. Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS (USA)
20213000m 8:30.73–Feb 19, 2021–
20213000m Indoor8:30.73–Feb 19, 2021Hughes Fieldhouse, Maryville, MO (USA) (i)
20213000m-short-track Indoor8:42.20–Feb 28, 2021Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (USA) (i)
20213000m-short-track 8:42.20–Feb 28, 2021–
FAQ

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Jacob Nkamasiai's 10 000 m personal best is 30:07.63, set on Apr 10, 2021 in Cessna Stadium, Wichita, KS (USA).

Jacob Nkamasiai competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 Metres Short Track.

2022 season best: 30:53.95, set on May 7, 2022 in Emporia St. Francis G. Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS (USA).