Mercy Kipchumba

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Events
5000 m

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

Her personal bests include 4:33.05 in the 1500m, 4:50.14 in the Mile, 9:31.83 in the 3000m, 17:00.53 in the 5000m and 16:31.34 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 5000 m17:00.53
2026 season best17:00.53May 1, 2026 · Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
2026 season best
Last competitionSouthland Conference Outdoor Track ChampionshipsMay 16, 2026 · 17:14.86
Southland Conference Outdoor Track Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 m 17:00.53, 2026 season best 17:00.53 (May 1, 2026, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX (USA)) · Last competition: Southland Conference Outdoor Track Championships, May 16, 2026, 17:14.86

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mTX 2025Kenya 1500 m all-time list4:33.05955 pts––
MileIndoorAL 20264:50.141,007 pts–#573
3000mIndoorAR 20269:31.831,022 pts–#581
5000mTX 2026Kenya 5000 m all-time list17:00.53942 pts––
5000mIndoorMA 202616:31.341,014 pts–#291
10000mCA 2026Kenya 10 000 m all-time list35:27.39964 pts–#741

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:38.17–Mar 28, 2026Clyde Hart Classic, Clyde Hart Track & Field Stadium, Waco, TX
2026Mile Indoor4:50.14–Feb 26, 2026Southland Conference Indoor Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:50.14–Feb 26, 2026Southland Conference Indoor Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)
20263000m Indoor9:31.83–Feb 13, 2026Tyson Invitational
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:31.83–Feb 13, 2026Tyson Invitational
20263000m-short-track 9:42.18–Jan 16, 2026Arkansas Invitational
20265000m-short-track 16:31.34–Jan 30, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20265000m-short-track Indoor16:42.75–Feb 25, 2026Southland Conference Indoor Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Mercy Kipchumba's 5000 m personal best is 17:00.53, set on May 1, 2026 in Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX (USA).

Mercy Kipchumba competes in the 5000 m.

2026 season best: 17:00.53, set on May 1, 2026 in Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX (USA). Last competition: Southland Conference Outdoor Track Championships on May 16, 2026, 17:14.86.