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Mercy Wanjiru Kinyanjui

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

Her personal bests include 4:44.75 in the Mile, 9:03.93 in the 3000m, 15:29.78 in the 5000m, 33:28.22 in the 10000m and 9:43.10 in the 3000mSt. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
3000 Metres Short Track
9:04.16
10 000 m
33:28.22
2026 season best
9:04.16
Jan 30, 2026 · Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (USA)
2026 season best
Last competition
NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Jun 13, 2026 · 9:50.03
NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships

As of Oct 4, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 9:04.16, 10 000 m 33:28.22, 2026 season best 9:04.16 (Jan 30, 2026, Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Jun 13, 2026, 9:50.03

PB

Personal bests

Milei
4:44.75
3000mi
9:03.93
15:29.78
33:28.22
9:43.10
3000m-short-track
9:04.16
3000m-short-tracki
9:03.93
DistanceMei
11:23.70

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
3000mi
9:03.93-Feb 14, 2026
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Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2026
3000m-short-tracki
9:03.93-Feb 14, 2026
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Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2026
3000m-short-track
9:04.16-Jan 30, 2026
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Penn State National Open
2026
3000mSt
9:43.10-Jun 11, 2026
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NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
2026
DistanceMei
11:24.88-Feb 27, 2026
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Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Championship
2026
5000m
15:29.78-Apr 17, 2026
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Bryan Clay Invitational
2025
Milei
4:44.75-Jan 25, 2025-Notre Dame Invitational, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i)
2025
3000m-short-tracki
9:09.15-Feb 15, 2025
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Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
2025
3000mi
9:09.15-Feb 15, 2025
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Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational
2025
DistanceMei
11:23.70-Feb 28, 2025
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Mid-American Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
2024
3000m-short-tracki
9:21.61-Feb 9, 2024
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Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2024
3000mi
9:21.61-Feb 9, 2024
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Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2024
5000m
16:01.68-Mar 29, 2024
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Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC
2024
10000m
33:28.22-Apr 19, 2024-Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC
2023
3000mSt
10:31.37-Jun 22, 2023
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Kenyan Championships

2026

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:50.03-Jun 13NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
3000mSt
9:43.10-Jun 11NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
3000mSt
9:43.10-Jun 10NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
3000mSt
9:50.03-Jun 10NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
3000mSt
9:50.38-May 30NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY
3000mSt
9:50.38-May 27NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY
3000mSt
9:54.27-May 15Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
3000mSt
9:54.27-May 14Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
5000m
15:29.78-Apr 17Bryan Clay Invitational
3000mSt
10:02.90-Mar 27Raleigh Relays
3000mSt
10:02.90-Mar 26Raleigh Relays
3000m-short-tracki
9:15.05-Feb 28Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Championship
DistanceMei
11:24.88-Feb 27Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Championship
3000m-short-tracki
9:03.93-Feb 14Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
3000m-short-track
9:04.16-Jan 30Penn State National Open

2025

4 performances

2024

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
34:14.25-May 25NCAA Division I East First Rounds
5000m
16:47.16-May 25NCAA Division I East First Rounds
10000m
34:14.25-May 23NCAA Division I East First Rounds
5000m
16:32.01-May 11Mid-American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships
5000m
16:32.01-May 9Mid-American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships
10000m
34:29.19-May 9Mid-American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships
10000m
33:28.22-Apr 19Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC
5000m
16:01.68-Mar 30Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC
5000m
16:01.68-Mar 29Raleigh Relays, Paul Derr TF Facility, Raleigh, NC
3000m-short-tracki
9:26.44-Feb 24Mid-American Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
3000m-short-tracki
9:26.44-Feb 23Mid-American Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
3000m-short-tracki
9:21.61-Feb 9Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)

2023

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
10:31.37-Jun 23Kenyan Championships
3000mSt
10:31.37-Jun 22Kenyan Championships

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Mercy Wanjiru Kinyanjui's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Mercy Wanjiru Kinyanjui's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 9:04.16, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (USA).

Which events does Mercy Wanjiru Kinyanjui compete in?

Mercy Wanjiru Kinyanjui competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 10 000 m.

How did Mercy Wanjiru Kinyanjui perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 9:04.16, set on Jan 30, 2026 in Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Jun 13, 2026, 9:50.03.