Mathew Rono

Mathew Rono

Events
800 m

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

His personal bests include 1:45.1h in the 800m, 1:49.88 in the 800m-short-track and 1:50.66 in the 800m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 800 m1:45.1h
2021 season best1:50.73May 16, 2021 · Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 m 1:45.1h (#690 all-time), 2021 season best 1:50.73 (May 16, 2021, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN))

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mNairobi 2017Kenya 800 m all-time list1:45.1h1,171 pts#690
800m-short-trackIndoorMadrid 20181:49.881,084 pts–
800m-short-track20181:50.661,062 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2021800m 1:50.73–May 16, 2021Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2019800m 1:53.9h–May 24, 2019Sports Complex, Mumias (KEN)
2018800m-short-track Indoor1:49.88–Feb 8, 2018Madrid Indoor Meeting, Gallur, Madrid (i) - IAAF World Indoor Tour
2018800m-short-track 1:50.66–Feb 13, 2018–
2018800m Indoor1:51.49–Feb 17, 2018Gallur, Madrid (ESP) (i)
2018800m 1:51.49–Feb 17, 2018–
2017800m 1:45.1h–May 11, 2017Nairobi (KEN)
2016800m 1:45.88–May 28, 2016Kenyan Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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.

Mathew Rono competes in the 800 m.

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