Mercy Jepcoech

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Events
5000 Metres Short Track

Mercy Jepcoech is a Kenya middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 5:09.23 in the Mile, 9:39.62 in the 3000m, 16:51.88 in the 5000m, 9:39.62 in the 3000m-short-track and 9:49.01 in the 3000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track16:51.88
2026 season best16:51.88Jan 30, 2026 · Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS
2026 season best
Last competitionAmerican Conference Indoor Track & Field ChampionshipsFeb 27, 2026 · 17:14.58
American Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 16:51.88, 2026 season best 16:51.88 (Jan 30, 2026, Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (USA)) · Last competition: American Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships, Feb 27, 2026, 17:14.58

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time2026
MileIndoorKS 20265:09.23881 pts––
3000mIndoorAR 20269:39.62997 pts–#783
5000mIndoorKS 202616:51.88977 pts–#237
3000m-short-trackIndoorAR 20269:39.62997 pts–#792
3000m-short-trackNE 20269:49.01967 pts–#484
mile-short-trackIndoorKS 20265:09.23881 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20264x400Metre 4:15.50–Jan 16, 2026Thane Baker Invitational
20264x400Metre Indoor4:15.50–Jan 16, 2026Thane Baker Invitational
2026mile-short-track Indoor5:09.23–Jan 16, 2026Thane Baker Invitational
2026mile-short-track 5:09.23–Jan 16, 2026Thane Baker Invitational
2026Mile Indoor5:09.23–Jan 16, 2026Thane Baker Invitational
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:39.62–Feb 13, 2026Tyson Invitational
20263000m Indoor9:39.62–Feb 13, 2026Tyson Invitational
20263000m-short-track 9:49.01–Jan 24, 2026Mark Colligan Memorial
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Mercy Jepcoech's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 16:51.88, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (USA).

Mercy Jepcoech competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 16:51.88, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (USA). Last competition: American Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships on Feb 27, 2026, 17:14.58.