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Paul Rugut

Paul Rugut

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Paul Rugut is a Kenya middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:47.9h in the 800m, 3:36.34 in the 1500m, 3:56.35 in the Mile, 7:54.50 in the 3000m and 13:44.17 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
1500 m
3:36.34
#823 all-time
Mile
3:56.35
1988 season best
13:53
Mar 27, 1988 · Carlsbad, CA (USA)
1988 season best

As of Sep 15, 2026: 1500 m 3:36.34 (#823 all-time), Mile 3:56.35, 1988 season best 13:53 (Mar 27, 1988, Carlsbad, CA (USA))

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1988
5Kilometre
13:53-Mar 27, 1988-Carlsbad, CA (USA)
1987
15Kilometr
46:15-Oct 31, 1987
↓
Tulsa, OK (USA)
1986
15Kilometr
44:06-Mar 8, 1986
↓
Jacksonville, FL (USA)
1986
10MilesRoa
47:48-Apr 6, 1986-Washington, DC (USA)
1985
800m
1:47.9h-May 25, 1985-Dallas, TX (USA)
1985
1500m
3:37.81-May 4, 1985
↓
Arlington, TX (USA)
1985
Mile
3:59.65-May 11, 1985
↓
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1984
3000m
7:54.50-Jul 12, 1984-Varkaus (FIN)
1984
5000m
13:44.17-Jul 4, 1984-Helsinki (FIN)
1983
1500m
3:36.34-Jul 26, 1983
↓
München (GER)
1983
Mile
3:56.35-Aug 31, 1983
↓
Koblenz (GER)

1988

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
13:53-Mar 27Carlsbad 5000, Carlsbad, CA

1987

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
46:15-Oct 3115 km, Tulsa, OK

1986

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
47:48-Apr 6Nike Cherry Blossom, Washington, DC
15Kilometr
44:06-Mar 8River Run, Jacksonville, FL

1985

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.9HT-May 25Dallas, TX
Mile
3:59.65-May 11-
1500m
3:37.81-May 4Arlington, TX

1984

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
7:54.50-Jul 12Varkaus
5000m
13:44.17-Jul 4Helsinki
5000m
13:45.93-Jun 18Joensuu

1983

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
3:56.35-Aug 31Koblenz
1500m
3:46.00-Aug 12IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1500m
3:46.00-Aug 7IAAF World Championships, Olympiastadion, Helsinki
1500m
3:36.34-Jul 26München
1500m
3:39.09-Jul 20Kouvola
Mile
3:59.93-Mar 5Murfreesboro, TN (i)

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Paul Rugut's 1500 m personal best?

Paul Rugut's 1500 m personal best is 3:36.34, set on Jul 26, 1983 in München (GER), #823 on the all-time list.

Which events does Paul Rugut compete in?

Paul Rugut competes in the 1500 m and Mile.

How did Paul Rugut perform in 1988?

1988 season best: 13:53, set on Mar 27, 1988 in Carlsbad, CA (USA).