Joyce Kimeli

Joyce Kimeli

Events
3000 m steeplechase · 3000 Metres Short Track

Joyce Kimeli is a Kenya middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:13.15 in the 1500m, 4:38.86 in the Mile, 9:14.11 in the 3000m, 8:56.02 in the 3000m and 15:37.82 in the 5000m. She has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase9:31.84
2023 season best10:13.03Apr 28, 2023 · Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:56.02
Last competitionDrake Relays, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA - Elite EventApr 28, 2023 · 10:13.03

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:31.84 (#223 all-time), 3000 Metres Short Track 8:56.02, 2023 season best 10:13.03 (Apr 28, 2023, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA (USA)) · Last competition: Drake Relays, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA - Elite Event, Apr 28, 2023, 10:13.03

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mMS 2021Kenya 1500 m all-time list4:13.151,103 pts–
MileIndoorAR 20204:38.861,085 pts–
3000m2022Kenya 3000 m all-time list9:14.111,059 pts–
3000mIndoorAR 20218:56.021,142 pts–
5000mIndoorMA 201915:37.821,114 pts–
5000m2021Kenya 5000 m all-time list15:48.781,071 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20231500m 4:25.17–Apr 21, 2023Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC - Invitational Events
20233000mSt 10:13.03–Apr 28, 2023Drake Relays, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA - Elite Event
20221500m 4:15.56–Apr 1, 2022Percy Beard Track, Gainesville, FL (USA)
20223000m-short-track 9:04.74–Feb 26, 2022–
20223000m-short-track Indoor9:04.74–Feb 26, 2022Gilliam Indoor Track, College Station, TX (USA) (i)
20223000m Indoor9:04.74–Feb 26, 2022Gilliam Indoor Track, College Station, TX (USA) (i)
20223000m 9:14.11–Feb 5, 2022–
20223000mSt 9:41.15–Apr 15, 2022Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, AL (USA)
FAQ

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Joyce Kimeli's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:31.84, set on Jun 12, 2021 in Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA), #223 on the all-time list.

Joyce Kimeli competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2023 season best: 10:13.03, set on Apr 28, 2023 in Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA (USA). Last competition: Drake Relays, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA - Elite Event on Apr 28, 2023, 10:13.03.