Matro Jepkemboi

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Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 3000 Metres Short Track

Matro Jepkemboi is a Kenya middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:29.46 in the 1500m, 4:58.73 in the Mile, 9:38.75 in the 3000m, 10:01.51 in the 3000m and 16:14.72 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track16:13.81
2026 season best17:02.87Feb 27, 2026
2026 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track9:38.75
Last competitionWestern Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 14, 2026 · 36:33.19
Western Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 16:13.81, 3000 Metres Short Track 9:38.75, 2026 season best 17:02.87 (Feb 27, 2026) · Last competition: Western Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships, May 14, 2026, 36:33.19

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mTX 2025Kenya 1500 m all-time list4:29.46981 pts––
MileIndoorTX 20264:58.73949 pts––
3000mIndoorTX 20259:38.751,000 pts–#872
3000m2024Kenya 3000 m all-time list10:01.51909 pts––
5000mCA 2025Kenya 5000 m all-time list16:14.721,023 pts––
5000mIndoorMA 202416:13.811,046 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:34.61–May 1, 2026–
2026Mile Indoor4:58.73–Feb 14, 2026Jarvis Scott, Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (i)
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:58.73–Feb 14, 2026Jarvis Scott, Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (i)
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:42.36–Feb 7, 2026Texas A&M Charlie Thomas Invitational
20263000m Indoor9:42.36–Feb 7, 2026Texas A&M Charlie Thomas Invitational
20265000m 16:51.43–Apr 2, 2026Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays presented by Truist
20265000m-short-track Indoor17:02.87–Feb 27, 2026Western Athletic Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships
202610000m 34:10.78–Apr 16, 2026Bryan Clay Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Matro Jepkemboi's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 16:13.81, set on Feb 9, 2024 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Matro Jepkemboi competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 17:02.87, set on Feb 27, 2026. Last competition: Western Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 14, 2026, 36:33.19.