Mercyline Jepkemei Kirwa

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Feb 23, 2000 (26 years old)
Events
Cross Country Short Race

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

Her personal bests include 4:37.86 in the Mile, 4:44.80 in the Mile, 9:01.10 in the 3000m, 15:13.72 in the 5000m and 15:09.13 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

2026 season best36:25Feb 14, 2026
Last competitionNCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsJun 13, 2026 · 15:13.72

As of Nov 13, 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

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
MileIndoorKS 20264:37.861,092 pts–#330
MileIA 2026Kenya Mile all-time list4:44.801,015 pts–#160
3000mIndoorKS 20269:01.101,124 pts–#123
5000mOR 2026Kenya 5000 m all-time list15:13.721,137 pts–#109
5000mIndoorWA 202615:09.131,170 pts–#8
10000mCA 2026Kenya 10 000 m all-time list31:51.891,147 pts–#32

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:37.86–Jan 31, 2026DeLoss Dodds Invitational - National Events
2026Mile Indoor4:44.80–Jan 16, 2026Bill Bergan Open
2026Mile 4:44.80–Jan 16, 2026Bill Bergan Open
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:01.10–Jan 30, 2026DeLoss Dodds Invitational - National Events
20263000m Indoor9:01.10–Jan 30, 2026DeLoss Dodds Invitational - National Events
20265000m Indoor15:09.13–Feb 14, 2026Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
20265000m-short-track Indoor15:09.13–Feb 13, 2026–
20265000m 15:13.72–Jun 13, 2026NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
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Mercyline Jepkemei Kirwa competes in the Cross Country Short Race.

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.