Mathew Keitany

KenyaKenyaActive
Events
3000 m steeplechase · Mile

Mathew Keitany is a Kenya middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:56.24 in the 800m, 3:54.59 in the 1500m, 4:19.96 in the Mile, 4:12.02 in the Mile and 8:25.85 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase9:07.97
2026 season best9:15.14May 22, 2026 · Straus Track at UNC Asheville, Asheville, NC
2026 season best
Personal best · Mile4:19.96
Last competitionNAIA Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipsMay 22, 2026 · 9:15.14
NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:07.97, Mile 4:19.96, 2026 season best 9:15.14 (May 22, 2026, Straus Track at UNC Asheville, Asheville, NC (USA)) · Last competition: NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, May 22, 2026, 9:15.14

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
800mIN 2022Kenya 800 m all-time list1:56.24856 pts–
1500mIN 2023Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:54.59920 pts–
Mile2022Kenya Mile all-time list4:19.96844 pts–
MileIndoorMI 20244:12.02980 pts–
3000mIndoorMI 20248:25.85929 pts–
3000mStIN 2024Kenya 3000 m steeplechase all-time list9:07.97962 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026mile-short-track 4:21.58–Jan 23, 2026GVSU Bill Clinger Classic
2026Mile Indoor4:21.58–Jan 23, 2026GVSU Bill Clinger Classic
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:21.58–Jan 23, 2026GVSU Bill Clinger Classic
20263000m Indoor8:42.30–Feb 13, 2026GVSU Big Meet- Friday, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i) - Open Event
20263000mSt 9:15.14–May 22, 2026NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
20253000m Indoor8:36.04–Dec 5, 2025Grand Valley State Holiday Open, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i)
20241500m 3:56.64–Apr 25, 2024GVSU Extra Weekend Meet, GVSU Track/Lacrosse Stadium, Allendale, MI
2024Mile Indoor4:12.02–Feb 9, 2024GVSU Big Meet- Friday, GVSU Kelly Family Sports Cente, Allendale, MI (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Mathew Keitany's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:07.97, set on May 24, 2024 in Wildcat Track, Marion, IN (USA).

Mathew Keitany competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and Mile.

2026 season best: 9:15.14, set on May 22, 2026 in Straus Track at UNC Asheville, Asheville, NC (USA). Last competition: NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 22, 2026, 9:15.14.