Kelvin Kakenya Kariankei

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Dec 2, 2007 (18 years old)
Events
5000 m

Kelvin Kakenya Kariankei is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on December 2, 2007. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 3:49.70 in the 1500m, 14:02.10 in the 5000m, 28:42.61 in the 10000m, 13:52 in the 5Kilometre and 28:26 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 5000 m14:02.10
2026 season best14:02.10May 23, 2026 · Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
Last competition10K Belgrade Nike RunSep 5, 2026 · 29:25

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 14:02.10, 2026 season best 14:02.10 (May 23, 2026, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: 10K Belgrade Nike Run, Sep 5, 2026, 29:25 · 18 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mNairobi 2026Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:49.70981 pts––
5000mNairobi 2026Kenya 5000 m all-time list14:02.10993 pts––
10000mNairobi 2025Kenya 10 000 m all-time list28:42.611,068 pts––
5KilometreMA 202613:52–#184
10KilometrDurban 202528:26–#794

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:49.70–May 22, 2026Trials World Athletics U20 Championships
20265Kilometre 13:52–Apr 18, 2026Boston 5K
20265000m 14:02.10–May 23, 2026Trials World Athletics U20 Championships
202610Kilometr 29:25–Sep 5, 202610K Belgrade Nike Run
20255000m 14:05.36–Jun 20, 2025Trials for Africa U18 & U20 Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
202510Kilometr 28:26–Jul 13, 2025ABSA Run Your City Durban 10k - ASA (3)
202510000m 28:42.61–Jun 20, 2025Trials for Africa U18 & U20 Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
FAQ

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Kelvin Kakenya Kariankei's 5000 m personal best is 14:02.10, set on May 23, 2026 in Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN).

Kelvin Kakenya Kariankei competes in the 5000 m.

2026 season best: 14:02.10, set on May 23, 2026 in Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN). Last competition: 10K Belgrade Nike Run on Sep 5, 2026, 29:25.