Paul Rugut

Paul Rugut

KenyaKenya
Events
1500 m · Mile

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.

Personal best · 1500 m3:36.34
#823 all-time
1988 season best13:53Mar 27, 1988 · Carlsbad, CA
Personal best · Mile3:56.35

As of Nov 6, 2026: 1500 m 3:36.34 (#823 all-time), Mile 3:56.35, 1988 season best 13:53 (Mar 27, 1988, Carlsbad, CA (USA))

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mTX 1985Kenya 800 m all-time list1:47.9h1,087 pts–
1500mMünchen 1983Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:36.341,157 pts#823
MileKoblenz 1983Kenya Mile all-time list3:56.351,120 pts–
3000mVarkaus 1984Kenya 3000 m all-time list7:54.501,089 pts–
5000mHelsinki 1984Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:44.171,054 pts–
5KilometreCA 198813:53–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
19885Kilometre 13:53–Mar 27, 1988Carlsbad, CA (USA)
198715Kilometr 46:15–Oct 31, 1987Tulsa, OK (USA)
198615Kilometr 44:06–Mar 8, 1986Jacksonville, FL (USA)
198610MilesRoa 47:48–Apr 6, 1986Washington, DC (USA)
1985800m 1:47.9h–May 25, 1985Dallas, TX (USA)
19851500m 3:37.81–May 4, 1985Arlington, TX (USA)
1985Mile 3:59.65–May 11, 1985–
19843000m 7:54.50–Jul 12, 1984Varkaus (FIN)
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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.

Paul Rugut competes in the 1500 m and Mile.

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