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Mathew Rono

Mathew Rono

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Mathew Rono is a Kenya middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m and 800m-short-track.

His personal bests include 1:45.1h in the 800m and 1:49.88 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
800 m
1:45.1h
#690 all-time
2021 season best
1:50.73
May 16, 2021 · Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2021 season best

As of Sep 24, 2026: 800 m 1:45.1h (#690 all-time), 2021 season best 1:50.73 (May 16, 2021, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN))

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2021
800m
1:50.73-May 16, 2021
↓
Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2019
800m
1:53.9h-May 24, 2019
↓
Sports Complex, Mumias (KEN)
2018
800m-short-track
1:49.88-Feb 8, 2018-Madrid Indoor Meeting, Gallur, Madrid (i) - IAAF World Indoor Tour
2018
800m
1:51.49-Feb 17, 2018
↓
Gallur, Madrid (ESP) (i)
2017
800m
1:45.1h-May 11, 2017
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2016
800m
1:45.88-May 28, 2016
↓
Kenyan Championships

2021

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:54.28-May 27Athletics Kenya Pre-Trials, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
800m
1:50.73-May 1641st Kenya Defence Forces Ch., Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
800m
1:52.3HT-May 1541st Kenya Defence Forces Ch., Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
800m
1:55.4HT-Mar 122nd AK Weekend Meeting, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi

2019

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:53.9HT-May 24AK Meeting, Sports Complex, Mumias

2018

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:51.49-Feb 17Nairobi Kenya Commonwealth Games Trials, Nairobi
800m-short-track
1:50.66-Feb 13Sabadell Míting Internacional, Sabadell (i)
800m-short-track
1:49.88-Feb 8Madrid Indoor Meeting, Gallur, Madrid (i) - IAAF World Indoor Tour

2017

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.4HT-Jun 23Nairobi Kenya World Championship Trials, Nairobi
800m
1:46.70-Jun 10Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
800m
1:45.61-Jun 4-
800m
1:45.61-Jun 2Andújar Meeting Internacional, Andújar
800m
1:45.1HT-May 11Nairobi Kenya Defence Forces Ch., Nairobi
800m
1:47.1HT-Apr 1Nairobi AK Trials for World Relays, Nairobi

2016

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:49.4HT-Jun 30Eldoret Kenyan Olympic Trials, Eldoret
800m
1:45.88-May 28Kenyan Championships
800m
1:47.84-May 27Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
800m
1:48.38-May 26Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
800m
1:53.3HT-Apr 1Kisii

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Mathew Rono's 800 m personal best?

Mathew Rono's 800 m personal best is 1:45.1h, set on May 11, 2017 in Nairobi (KEN), #690 on the all-time list.

Which events does Mathew Rono compete in?

Mathew Rono competes in the 800 m.

How did Mathew Rono perform in 2021?

2021 season best: 1:50.73, set on May 16, 2021 in Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN).