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Joy Naukot

KENKENWomen
Birth dateJul 9, 2003
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Joy Naukot is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on July 9, 2003. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:19.78 in the 1500m, 4:36.59 in the Mile, 8:52.65 in the 3000m, 15:11.91 in the 5000m and 31:34.34 in the 10000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
5000 Metres Short Track
15:11.91
10 000 m
31:34.34
#391 all-time
2026 season best
15:19.63
Mar 13, 2026 · Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competition
NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Jun 11, 2026 · 32:01.51
NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Age
23 years old

As of Sep 26, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 15:11.91, 10 000 m 31:34.34 (#391 all-time), 2026 season best 15:19.63 (Mar 13, 2026, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Jun 11, 2026, 32:01.51 · 23 years old

PB

Personal bests

4:19.78
Mile
4:36.59
8:52.65
15:11.91
31:34.34
#391 all-time
1:09:26
#614 all-time
3000m-short-track
8:52.65
10Kilometr
32:28
mile-short-track
4:36.59
5000m-short-track
15:11.91

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
Mile
4:36.59-Jan 30, 2026-Penn State National Open
2026
mile-short-track
4:36.59-Jan 30, 2026-Penn State National Open
2026
3000m-short-track
8:52.65-Feb 14, 2026
↑
Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2026
3000m
8:52.65-Feb 14, 2026
↑
Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2026
5000m
15:12.74-Apr 17, 2026
↑
Bryan Clay Invitational
2026
5000m-short-track
15:19.63-Mar 13, 2026
↓
NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships
2026
10000m
32:01.51-Jun 11, 2026
↓
NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
2025
1500m
4:19.78-May 3, 2025-WVU Open, The TF Complex at Mylan Park, Morgantown, WV
2025
3000m-short-track
8:59.10-Jan 31, 2025
↑
Penn State National Open
2025
3000m
8:59.10-Jan 31, 2025
↑
Penn State National Open
2025
5000m-short-track
15:11.91-Dec 6, 2025
↓
Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
2025
5000m
15:11.91-Dec 6, 2025
↑
Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
2025
10000m
31:34.34-Jun 12, 2025
↓
NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
2024
10Kilometr
32:28-Apr 28, 2024-34. Würzburger Residenzlauf, Würzburg
2024
Semi
1:09:26-May 5, 2024-Gutenberg Halbmarathon Mainz
2023
5000m
16:41.51-Jun 22, 2023
↑
Kenyan Championships

2026

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
32:01.51-Jun 11NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
10000m
32:01.51-Jun 10NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
10000m
32:33.18-May 28NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY
10000m
32:33.18-May 27NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY
10000m
34:05.40-May 14Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
5000m
15:12.74-Apr 17Bryan Clay Invitational
10000m
32:07.73-Mar 27Raleigh Relays
10000m
32:07.73-Mar 26Raleigh Relays
5000m-short-track
15:19.63-Mar 13NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships
5000m-short-track
15:52.13-Feb 27Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Championship
3000m-short-track
8:52.65-Feb 14Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
mile-short-track
4:36.59-Jan 30Penn State National Open

2025

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
15:11.91-Dec 6Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
10000m
31:34.34-Jun 12NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
10000m
32:51.33-May 31NCAA Division I East First Rounds
10000m
32:51.33-May 29NCAA Division I East First Rounds
10000m
33:30.84-May 16Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
10000m
33:30.84-May 15Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
1500m
4:19.78-May 3WVU Open, The TF Complex at Mylan Park, Morgantown, WV
5000m
15:49.37-Apr 26The Penn Relays, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - Olympic Development
5000m
15:49.37-Apr 24The Penn Relays, Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA - Olympic Development
10000m
32:21.84-Mar 28Raleigh Relays
3000m-short-track
9:08.65-Mar 1Big 12 Indoor Championships
5000m-short-track
15:55.38-Feb 28Big 12 Indoor Championships
5000m-short-track
15:36.87-Feb 15Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
3000m-short-track
8:59.10-Jan 31Penn State National Open

2024

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:09:26-May 5Gutenberg Halbmarathon Mainz
10Kilometr
32:28-Apr 2834. Würzburger Residenzlauf, Würzburg

2023

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:41.51-Jun 23Kenyan Championships
5000m
16:41.51-Jun 22Kenyan Championships

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Joy Naukot's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Joy Naukot's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 15:11.91, set on Dec 6, 2025 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Which events does Joy Naukot compete in?

Joy Naukot competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 10 000 m.

How did Joy Naukot perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 15:19.63, set on Mar 13, 2026 in Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i). Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Jun 11, 2026, 32:01.51.