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Nelly Jeptoo

KENWomen

Birth dateAug 21, 1992

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Nelly Jeptoo is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on August 21, 1992. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 5000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 4:34.2h in the 1500m, 16:05.6h in the 5000m, 33:33.32 in the 10000m, 1:09:14 in the Semi and 2:28:46 in the Marathon. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts

25 Kilometres Road

1:23:00

10 Kilometres Road

31:46

2026 season best

33:35.99

May 27, 2026 · Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN)

2026 season best

Last competition

Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships

May 27, 2026 · 33:35.99

Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships

Age

34 years old

As of Sep 29, 2026: 25 Kilometres Road 1:23:00, 10 Kilometres Road 31:46, 2026 season best 33:35.99 (May 27, 2026, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships, May 27, 2026, 33:35.99 · 34 years old

PB

Personal bests

4:34.2HT

16:05.6HT

33:33.32

1:09:14

2:28:46

15Kilometr

52:31

10Kilometr

31:46

10MilesRoa

54:18

25Kilometr

1:23:00

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	10000m	33:35.99	-	May 27, 2026	↓	Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships
2026	Semi	1:09:26	-	Feb 22, 2026	↑	Coelmo Napoli City Half Marathon
2026	Marathon	2:31:08	-	Apr 26, 2026	↓	Miyun Marathon
2025	CrossCount	35:08	-	Oct 25, 2025	-	Kenya Trials for World Cross Country Championships, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
2025	Semi	1:09:14	-	Feb 23, 2025	↑	Napoli City Half Marathon
2025	Marathon	2:28:46	-	Nov 23, 2025	↓	Incheon Marathon
2024	5000m	16:05.6h	-	May 2, 2024	↑	AK National Police Service Track And Field Championships
2024	10MilesRoa	54:18	-	Sep 22, 2024	-	Dam tot Damloop
2024	Semi	1:10:10	-	Jun 1, 2024	↑	Meia Maratona da Cidade do Rio de Janeiro
2023	5000m	16:17.69	-	Jun 7, 2023	↑	Kenya Police Championships
2023	10Kilometr	31:46	-	Apr 29, 2023	-	adizero Road to Records
2023	10000m	33:33.32	-	Jun 8, 2023	↓	Kenya Police Championships
2023	Semi	1:09:49	-	Mar 26, 2023	↑	Weir Venloop, Venlo
2023	25Kilometr	1:23:00	-	Dec 17, 2023	-	Tata Steel Kolkata 25K
2022	5000m	16:10.65	-	Apr 16, 2022	↑	Nairobi (KEN)
2022	Semi	1:10:40	-	Oct 30, 2022	↑	-
2017	5000m	16:10.4h	-	Jun 10, 2017	↑	Nairobi (KEN)
2017	15Kilometr	52:31	-	Jul 24, 2017	-	Kabarak (KEN)
2016	1500m	4:34.2h	-	Apr 15, 2016	-	Eldoret (KEN)
2016	5000m	16:50.9h	-	Apr 22, 2016	↑	Nairobi (KEN)

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Nelly Jeptoo's 25 Kilometres Road personal best?

Nelly Jeptoo's 25 Kilometres Road personal best is 1:23:00, set on Dec 17, 2023 in Kolkata (IND).

Which events does Nelly Jeptoo compete in?

Nelly Jeptoo competes in the 25 Kilometres Road and 10 Kilometres Road.

How did Nelly Jeptoo perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 33:35.99, set on May 27, 2026 in Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN). Last competition: Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships on May 27, 2026, 33:35.99.