Nelson Simiren

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Nov 26, 2006 (19 years old)
Events
1500 m

Nelson Simiren is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on November 26, 2006. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:44.23 in the 1500m, 4:00.42 in the Mile, 8:11.35 in the 3000m, 7:56.35 in the 3000m and 13:34.27 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 1500 m3:44.23
2026 season best4:00.42May 1, 2026 · Spec Towns Track, Athens, GA
2026 season best
Last competitionNCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KYMay 29, 2026 · 13:48.68
NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY

As of Nov 15, 2026: 1500 m 3:44.23, 2026 season best 4:00.42 (May 1, 2026, Spec Towns Track, Athens, GA (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY, May 29, 2026, 13:48.68 · 19 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mNairobi 2025Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:44.231,051 pts––
MileGA 2026Kenya Mile all-time list4:00.421,070 pts–#165
3000mNairobi 2024Kenya 3000 m all-time list8:11.35991 pts––
3000mIndoorMA 20257:56.351,100 pts–#265
5000mAL 2026Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:34.271,088 pts–#301
3000m-short-trackIndoorMA 20257:56.351,100 pts–#270

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Mile 4:00.42–May 1, 2026Torrin Lawrence Memorial
2026mile-short-track 4:06.50–Jan 23, 2026Orange and Purple Invitational
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:06.50–Jan 23, 2026Orange and Purple Invitational
20263000m Indoor7:57.72–Feb 26, 2026Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship
20263000m-short-track Indoor7:57.72–Feb 26, 2026Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship
20263000m-short-track 7:58.74–Jan 31, 2026PNC Lenny Lyles Open
20265000m 13:34.27–May 16, 2026Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Hutsell-Rosen Track, Auburn, AL
20265000m-short-track Indoor13:40.95–Feb 13, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Nelson Simiren's 1500 m personal best is 3:44.23, set on Jun 26, 2025 in Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN).

Nelson Simiren competes in the 1500 m.

2026 season best: 4:00.42, set on May 1, 2026 in Spec Towns Track, Athens, GA (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY on May 29, 2026, 13:48.68.