Philemon Kiplagat Ruto

Philemon Kiplagat Ruto

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Sep 20, 2001 (25 years old)
Events
10 000 m · 3000 m steeplechase

Philemon Kiplagat Ruto is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on September 20, 2001. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 8:35.3h in the 3000m, 13:22.27 in the 5000m, 27:11.52 in the 10000m and 8:19.60 in the 3000mSt. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 10 000 m27:11.52
#156 all-time
2025 season best27:45.07Nov 29, 2025 · NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
2025 season best
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:19.60
#352 all-time
Last competition19th NITTAIDAI Challenge GamesNov 29, 2025 · 27:45.07
19th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games

As of Nov 7, 2026: 10 000 m 27:11.52 (#156 all-time), 3000 m steeplechase 8:19.60 (#352 all-time), 2025 season best 27:45.07 (Nov 29, 2025, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)) · Last competition: 19th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games, Nov 29, 2025, 27:45.07 · 25 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mNairobi 2018Kenya 3000 m all-time list8:35.3h859 pts–
5000mKitakyushu 2017Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:22.271,130 pts–
10000mMachida 2022Kenya 10 000 m all-time list27:11.521,208 pts#156
3000mStChitose 2020Kenya 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:19.601,169 pts#352

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20253000mSt 8:25.87–Apr 29, 202559th Oda Mikio Memorial, Municipal Stadium, Hiroshima
20255000m 13:32.46–Jun 1, 202515th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
202510000m 27:45.07–Nov 29, 202519th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
20243000mSt 8:23.35–Apr 29, 202458th Oda Mikio Memorial
20245000m 13:43.73–Apr 6, 2024The 36th Umemura School Athletics Competition
202410000m 27:36.37–Dec 1, 202413th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
20233000mSt 8:36.33–Apr 29, 202357th Oda Mikio Memorial
20235000m 13:44.91–Sep 24, 202371st All Japan Corporate Teams Athletics Championships
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Philemon Kiplagat Ruto's 10 000 m personal best is 27:11.52, set on Nov 26, 2022 in Gion Stadium, Machida (JPN), #156 on the all-time list.

Philemon Kiplagat Ruto competes in the 10 000 m and 3000 m steeplechase.

2025 season best: 27:45.07, set on Nov 29, 2025 in NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN). Last competition: 19th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games on Nov 29, 2025, 27:45.07.