Mercy Chepkorir Kirarei

Mercy Chepkorir Kirarei

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Dec 29, 2001 (24 years old)
Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 5000 m

Mercy Chepkorir Kirarei is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on December 29, 2001. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:24.23 in the 1500m, 4:48.35 in the Mile, 9:06.96 in the 3000m, 8:59.89 in the 3000m and 15:38.36 in the 5000m. She has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:59.89
2026 season best8:59.89Jan 30, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 m15:38.36
Last competitionNCAA Division I West First RoundsMay 30, 2026 · 16:41.10
NCAA Division I West First Rounds

As of Nov 8, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:59.89, 5000 m 15:38.36, 2026 season best 8:59.89 (Jan 30, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds, May 30, 2026, 16:41.10 · 24 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mCA 2024Kenya 1500 m all-time list4:24.231,019 pts––
MileIndoorNM 20244:48.351,019 pts–#698
3000m2018Kenya 3000 m all-time list9:06.961,083 pts––
3000mIndoorMA 20268:59.891,129 pts–#422
5000mCA 2026Kenya 5000 m all-time list15:38.361,090 pts–#259
10000mCA 2026Kenya 10 000 m all-time list32:34.651,109 pts–#116

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:25.04–Apr 18, 2026Bryan Clay Invitational
2026mile-short-track 4:52.70–Jan 24, 2026Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Invitational
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:52.70–Jan 24, 2026Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Invitational
2026Mile Indoor4:52.70–Jan 24, 2026Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Invitational
20263000m-short-track 8:59.89–Jan 30, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:24.57–Feb 28, 2026Mountain West Indoor Track and Field Championships, Reno Livestock Events Center, Reno, NV (i)
20263000m Indoor9:24.87–Feb 14, 2026Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
20265000m 15:38.36–May 1, 2026Payton Jordan Invitational
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Mercy Chepkorir Kirarei's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:59.89, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA).

Mercy Chepkorir Kirarei competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5000 m.

2026 season best: 8:59.89, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds on May 30, 2026, 16:41.10.