Oliver KIPTOO

United StatesUnited States
Events
5000 m · 3000 Metres Short Track

Oliver KIPTOO is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and Mile.

His personal bests include 3:58.85 in the 1500m, 4:14.47 in the Mile, 4:14.47 in the Mile, 8:26.07 in the 3000m and 8:24.08 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 5000 m14:16.34
2025 season best15:01.59Apr 11, 2025 · Cessna Stadium, Wichita, KS
2025 season best
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:24.08
Last competitionWichita State KT Woodman ClassicApr 11, 2025 · 15:01.59
Wichita State KT Woodman Classic

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 m 14:16.34, 3000 Metres Short Track 8:24.08, 2025 season best 15:01.59 (Apr 11, 2025, Cessna Stadium, Wichita, KS (USA)) · Last competition: Wichita State KT Woodman Classic, Apr 11, 2025, 15:01.59

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mKS 2021United States 1500 m all-time list3:58.85868 pts–
Mile2021United States Mile all-time list4:14.47904 pts–
MileIndoorKS 20214:14.47951 pts–
3000m2021United States 3000 m all-time list8:26.07909 pts–
3000mIndoorKS 20218:24.08939 pts–
5000mCA 2023United States 5000 m all-time list14:16.34946 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20255000m 15:01.59–Apr 11, 2025Wichita State KT Woodman Classic
20235000m 14:16.34–Apr 14, 2023Bryan Clay Invitational
20223000m Indoor8:26.41–Feb 20, 2022Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS (USA) (i)
20223000m 8:26.41–Feb 20, 2022–
20223000m-short-track Indoor8:36.73–Jan 15, 2022Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (USA) (i)
20223000m-short-track 8:36.73–Jan 15, 2022–
20223000mSt 9:13.93–May 20, 2022Gowans Stadium, Hutchinson, KS (USA)
20225000m Indoor14:30.83–Mar 4, 2022Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS (USA) (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Oliver KIPTOO's 5000 m personal best is 14:16.34, set on Apr 14, 2023 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA).

Oliver KIPTOO competes in the 5000 m and 3000 Metres Short Track.

2025 season best: 15:01.59, set on Apr 11, 2025 in Cessna Stadium, Wichita, KS (USA). Last competition: Wichita State KT Woodman Classic on Apr 11, 2025, 15:01.59.