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Jonah Koech
- Born
- Dec 12, 1996 (29 years old)
- Birthplace
- Eldoret, Kenya
- Events
- 1500 m · 800 Metres Short Track
Jonah Koech Kipruto is a Kenyan-born middle-distance runner born on December 12, 1996, in Eldoret. He now represents the United States in international competition, specializing in the 800 metres and 1500 metres.
Kipruto qualified for the 2022 World Athletics Championships and 2022 NACAC Championships after finishing second at the 2022 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the 800 metres. In the 1500 metres, he won both the 2025 Rabat Diamond League and the 2025 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. He competes for the Under Armour Mission Run team based in Baltimore, Maryland.
As a US national champion and Diamond League winner, Kipruto has established himself among America's elite middle-distance runners. His Kenyan heritage combined with his success for the United States reflects the international nature of modern athletics.
As of Oct 28, 2026: 1500 m 3:30.17 (#61 all-time), 800 Metres Short Track 1:47.29, 2025 season best 3:30.17 (Aug 2, 2025, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)) · Last competition: World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025, National Stadium, Tokyo, Sep 17, 2025, 3:37.00 · 29 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 800m | 1:43.32 | – | May 31, 2025 | Kip Keino Classic, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi |
| 2025 | 800m-short-track Indoor | 1:44.82 | – | Feb 8, 2025 | Millrose Games |
| 2025 | 1500m | 3:30.17 | – | Aug 2, 2025 | USA Championships |
| 2024 | 800m | 1:44.32 | – | Jun 30, 2024 | U.S. Olympic Team Trials |
| 2024 | 800m-short-track Indoor | 1:46.67 | – | Feb 16, 2024 | Penn State Tune Up, Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (i) |
| 2024 | 1000m | 2:15.15 | – | Sep 8, 2024 | Boris Hanžeković Memorial, Sports Park Mladost, Zagreb |
| 2024 | 1000m-short-track Indoor | 2:18.42 | – | Feb 9, 2024 | Fastrack National Invite |
| 2024 | 1500m | 3:37.27 | – | Sep 4, 2024 | Serbia Athletics Meeting, Priboj |