Mathew Kiptanui
- Born
- Oct 22, 1994 (32 years old)
- Events
- 5000 m · 3000 m
Mathew Kiptanui is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on October 22, 1994. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.
His personal bests include 1:47.43 in the 800m, 3:37.91 in the 1500m, 7:44.16 in the 3000m, 13:14.06 in the 5000m and 4:09.46 in the MileRoad. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
Personal best · 5000 m13:14.06
2017 season best13:16.66Jun 1, 2017 · Montreuil-sous-Bois
Personal best · 3000 m7:44.16
As of Oct 28, 2026: 5000 m 13:14.06 (#570 all-time), 3000 m 7:44.16, 2017 season best 13:16.66 (Jun 1, 2017, Montreuil-sous-Bois (FRA)) · 32 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1500m | 3:43.4h | – | May 13, 2017 | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2017 | MileRoad | 4:09.46 | – | Jun 4, 2017 | Roma (ITA) |
| 2017 | 5000m | 13:16.66 | – | Jun 1, 2017 | Montreuil-sous-Bois (FRA) |
| 2016 | 1500m | 3:38.29 | – | Jul 18, 2016 | Bregyó Athletic Center, Székesfehérvár (HUN) |
| 2016 | 3000m | 7:44.16 | – | Jun 5, 2016 | Birmingham British Athletics GP, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Diamond Discipline |
| 2016 | 5000m | 13:14.06 | – | Jul 9, 2016 | Barcelona (ESP) |
| 2015 | 800m | 1:47.43 | – | Jul 1, 2015 | Boissano (ITA) |
| 2015 | 1500m | 3:37.91 | – | Jul 3, 2015 | Ponzano Veneto (ITA) |