Justin Kipkoech

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Sep 18, 1998 (28 years old)
Events
1500 m · Mile Short Track

Justin Kipkoech is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on September 18, 1998. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:32.93 in the 1500m, 3:54.62 in the Mile, 7:38.19 in the 3000m, 13:24.80 in the 5000m and 13:22 in the 5Kilometre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 1500 m3:32.93
2026 season best4:00.58Mar 13, 2026 · Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
Personal best · Mile Short Track3:54.62
Last competitionStanford InvitationalApr 3, 2026 · 13:24.80

As of Oct 28, 2026: 1500 m 3:32.93 (#231 all-time), Mile Short Track 3:54.62, 2026 season best 4:00.58 (Mar 13, 2026, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Stanford Invitational, Apr 3, 2026, 13:24.80 · 28 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mCA 20243:32.931,204 pts#231–
MileIndoorMA 20253:54.621,201 pts–#219
3000mParis 20237:38.191,188 pts––
5000mCA 202613:24.801,121 pts–#154
5KilometreLille 202313:22––
1500m-short-trackIndoorMA 20253:38.151,183 pts––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Mile Indoor4:00.58–Mar 13, 2026NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:00.58–Mar 13, 2026NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships
2026DistanceMe Indoor9:28.63–Feb 20, 2026Colorado Last Chance, Colorado-Indoor Practice Facility, Boulder, CO (i)
20265000m 13:24.80–Apr 3, 2026Stanford Invitational
20251500m Indoor3:38.15–Feb 1, 2025Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20251500m-short-track Indoor3:38.15–Feb 1, 2025Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2025mile-short-track Indoor3:54.62–Feb 1, 2025Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2025Mile Indoor3:54.62–Feb 1, 2025Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
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Justin Kipkoech's 1500 m personal best is 3:32.93, set on Jul 20, 2024 in Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA (USA), #231 on the all-time list.

Justin Kipkoech competes in the 1500 m and Mile Short Track.

2026 season best: 4:00.58, set on Mar 13, 2026 in Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i). Last competition: Stanford Invitational on Apr 3, 2026, 13:24.80.