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Mercyline Jepkemei Kirwa

KENKENWomen
Birth dateFeb 23, 2000
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Mercyline Jepkemei Kirwa is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on February 23, 2000. She competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:37.86 in the Mile, 9:01.10 in the 3000m, 15:09.13 in the 5000m, 31:51.89 in the 10000m and 9:01.10 in the 3000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
2026 season best
36:25
Feb 14, 2026
2026 season best
Last competition
NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Jun 13, 2026 · 15:13.72
NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Age
26 years old

As of Sep 28, 2026: 2026 season best 36:25 (Feb 14, 2026) · Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Jun 13, 2026, 15:13.72 · 26 years old

PB

Personal bests

Mile
4:37.86
9:01.10
15:09.13
31:51.89
3000m-short-track
9:01.10
mile-short-track
4:37.86
5000m-short-track
15:51.88

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
mile-short-track
4:37.86-Jan 31, 2026-DeLoss Dodds Invitational - National Events
2026
Mile
4:44.80-Jan 16, 2026-Bill Bergan Open
2026
3000m
9:01.10-Jan 30, 2026-DeLoss Dodds Invitational - National Events
2026
3000m-short-track
9:01.10-Jan 30, 2026-DeLoss Dodds Invitational - National Events
2026
5000m
15:09.13-Feb 14, 2026
↑
Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
2026
5000m-short-tracki
15:09.13-Feb 13, 2026
↓
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2026
5000m-short-track
15:51.88-Feb 27, 2026
↓
Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Championship
2026
10000m
31:51.89-Apr 16, 2026
↑
Bryan Clay Invitational
2026
CrossCount
36:25-Feb 14, 2026
↓
Sirikwa Classic Continental Tour Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
2025
5000m
16:52.91-May 16, 2025
↑
6th AK Track & Field Weekend Meeting/Relay Series, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi
2025
10000m
33:14.62-Jun 26, 2025
↑
Kenyan Championships
2025
CrossCount
36:04-Feb 22, 2025
↓
Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour – Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km

2026

21 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:13.72-Jun 13NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
10000m
31:54.88-Jun 11NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
10000m
31:54.88-Jun 10NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
5000m
15:13.72-Jun 10NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
5000m
15:29.98-May 30NCAA Division I West First Rounds
10000m
32:22.04-May 28NCAA Division I West First Rounds
5000m
15:29.98-May 27NCAA Division I West First Rounds
10000m
32:22.04-May 27NCAA Division I West First Rounds
10000m
34:02.42-May 14Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
1500m
DNS-May 8Cyclone Twilight
5000m
15:20.96-May 1Payton Jordan Invitational
10000m
31:51.89-Apr 16Bryan Clay Invitational
5000m-short-track
15:56.00-Mar 13NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships
3000m-short-track
9:07.59-Feb 28Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Championship
5000m-short-track
15:51.88-Feb 27Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Championship
5000m
15:09.13-Feb 14Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
CrossCount
36:25-Feb 14Sirikwa Classic Continental Tour Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
5000m-short-tracki
15:09.13-Feb 132026 Husky Classic
mile-short-track
4:37.86-Jan 31DeLoss Dodds Invitational - National Events
3000m-short-track
9:01.10-Jan 30DeLoss Dodds Invitational - National Events
Mile
4:44.80-Jan 16Bill Bergan Open

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which events does Mercyline Jepkemei Kirwa compete in?

Mercyline Jepkemei Kirwa competes in the Cross Country Short Race.

How did Mercyline Jepkemei Kirwa perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 36:25, set on Feb 14, 2026. Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Jun 13, 2026, 15:13.72.