Josphat Meli

KenyaKenyaActive
Events
10 000 m · 5000 m

Josphat Meli is a Kenya middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and Mile.

His personal bests include 3:52.23 in the 1500m, 4:07.87 in the Mile, 4:12.29 in the Mile, 8:05.49 in the 3000m and 8:09.04 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 10 000 m27:59.27
2026 season best28:38.43Apr 16, 2026 · Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 m13:53.23
Last competitionNCAA Division I West First RoundsMay 27, 2026 · 29:39.70
NCAA Division I West First Rounds

As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 000 m 27:59.27, 5000 m 13:53.23, 2026 season best 28:38.43 (Apr 16, 2026, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds, May 27, 2026, 29:39.70

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mCA 2025Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:52.23949 pts––
MileIndoorWA 20254:07.871,031 pts––
MileWA 2026Kenya Mile all-time list4:12.29929 pts–#612
3000mIndoorWA 20258:05.491,046 pts–#603
3000mWA 2026Kenya 3000 m all-time list8:09.041,004 pts–#462
5000mTN 2024Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:53.231,023 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:52.25–Apr 18, 2026Bryan Clay Invitational
2026Mile 4:12.29–Jan 30, 2026UW Invite/Mile City
2026Mile Indoor4:12.29–Jan 30, 2026UW Invite/Mile City
20263000m Indoor8:09.04–Jan 16, 2026UW Preview
20263000m 8:09.04–Jan 16, 2026UW Preview
20265000m-short-track Indoor13:59.03–Feb 13, 2026–
20265000m Indoor13:59.03–Feb 13, 2026Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
20265000m 14:25.17–May 1, 2026Payton Jordan Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Josphat Meli's 10 000 m personal best is 27:59.27, set on Apr 4, 2025 in Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA (USA).

Josphat Meli competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 28:38.43, set on Apr 16, 2026 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds on May 27, 2026, 29:39.70.