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Matthew Kipkoech Kipruto

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Birth dateAug 24, 2005
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Matthew Kipkoech Kipruto is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on August 24, 2005. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:49.66 in the 1500m, 7:52.98 in the 3000m, 13:18.45 in the 5000m, 27:42.26 in the 10000m and 1:01:29 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
10 000 m
27:42.26
#601 all-time
10 Kilometres Road
27:50
2026 season best
28:21.89
Jun 13, 2026 · Sportcomplex De Leidse Hout, Leiden (NED)
2026 season best
Last competition
Gouden Spike
Jun 13, 2026 · 28:21.89
Gouden Spike
Age
21 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: 10 000 m 27:42.26 (#601 all-time), 10 Kilometres Road 27:50, 2026 season best 28:21.89 (Jun 13, 2026, Sportcomplex De Leidse Hout, Leiden (NED)) · Last competition: Gouden Spike, Jun 13, 2026, 28:21.89 · 21 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
5000m
14:04.80-Apr 9, 2026
↓
Trials For World Athletics Relay Championships
2026
10000m
28:21.89-Jun 13, 2026
↓
Gouden Spike
2026
Semi
1:01:29-Mar 15, 2026-TotalEnergies Medio Maratón de Málaga
2025
5000m
13:19.58-Aug 9, 2025
↓
IFAM Oordegem, Putbosstadion, Oordegem - Pre-Programme
2025
5Kilometre
13:27-May 3, 2025
↓
Tokyo : Speed : Race
2025
CrossCount
23:20-Nov 23, 2025
↓
93rd Cinque Mulini, San Vittore Olona - XC 8.2km
2025
10000m
27:42.26-Jul 5, 2025
↓
Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline
2024
3000m
7:52.98-Jul 9, 2024
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Cork City Sports, Munster Technological University Track, Cork
2024
5000m
13:18.45-Jul 12, 2024
↓
Morton Games, Morton Stadium, Santry, Dublin
2024
5Kilometre
13:28-Dec 31, 2024
↓
Cursa dels Nassos
2024
CrossCount
22:46-Mar 30, 2024
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45th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Park of Friendship, Beograd
2024
10Kilometr
27:50-Sep 7, 2024
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Birell 10K Race
2023
5Kilometre
13:18-Dec 31, 2023
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Cursa dels Nassos
2023
5000m
13:42.50-Jun 22, 2023
↓
Kenyan Championships
2023
10Kilometr
27:59-Oct 15, 2023
↑
degewo Great 10K
2022
1500m
3:49.66-May 5, 2022-Ishikawa Athletics Stadium, Kanazawa (JPN)
2022
3000m
8:12.49-May 14, 2022
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Shiroyama Athletics Stadium, Nanao (JPN)
2022
5000m
13:49.88-Jun 5, 2022
↓
NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)
2021
3000m
8:37.93-Jul 1, 2021
↑
Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)

2026

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:21.89-Jun 13Gouden Spike
10000m
28:47.56-Apr 10Trials For World Athletics Relay Championships
5000m
14:04.80-Apr 9Trials For World Athletics Relay Championships
Semi
1:01:29-Mar 15TotalEnergies Medio Maratón de Málaga

2023

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
13:18-Dec 31Cursa dels Nassos
10Kilometr
27:59-Oct 15degewo Great 10K
5000m
13:50.62-Jun 24Kenyan Championships
5000m
13:50.62-Jun 23Kenyan Championships
5000m
13:42.50-Jun 23Kenyan Championships
5000m
13:42.50-Jun 22Kenyan Championships
5000m
13:55.41-Apr 296th AK Track and Field weekend Meet
5000m
13:54.12-Apr 296th AK Track and Field weekend Meet
5000m
13:55.41-Apr 276th AK Track and Field weekend Meet

2022

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:54.15-Jul 2297th Nippon Sport Science University Long Distance Competition, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
5000m
13:49.88-Jun 5296th Nippon Sport Science University Long Distance Competition, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
3000m
8:12.49-May 142nd Shiroyama Record Meeting, Shiroyama Athletics Stadium, Nanao
1500m
3:56.35-May 142nd Shiroyama Record Meeting, Shiroyama Athletics Stadium, Nanao
1500m
3:49.66-May 583rd Ishikawa Championship, Ishikawa Athletics Stadium, Kanazawa
5000m
14:00.35-May 483rd Ishikawa Championship, Ishikawa Athletics Stadium, Kanazawa

2021

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:37.93-Jul 1Nairobi Kenya World U20 Trials, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Matthew Kipkoech Kipruto's 10 000 m personal best?

Matthew Kipkoech Kipruto's 10 000 m personal best is 27:42.26, set on Jul 5, 2025 in Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA), #601 on the all-time list.

Which events does Matthew Kipkoech Kipruto compete in?

Matthew Kipkoech Kipruto competes in the 10 000 m and 10 Kilometres Road.

How did Matthew Kipkoech Kipruto perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 28:21.89, set on Jun 13, 2026 in Sportcomplex De Leidse Hout, Leiden (NED). Last competition: Gouden Spike on Jun 13, 2026, 28:21.89.