Ronald Kipchumba Rutto

Ronald Kipchumba Rutto

KenyaKenya
Born
Oct 8, 1987 (39 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track

Ronald Kipchumba Rutto is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on October 8, 1987. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 7:52.97 in the 3000m, 13:25.59 in the 5000m, 1:05:00 in the Semi, 2:09:17 in the Marathon and 8:16.69 in the 3000mSt. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:16.69
#264 all-time
2015 season best1:03:59May 1, 2015 · Maroilles
2015 season best
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track5:20.44

As of Nov 12, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:16.69 (#264 all-time), 2000 Metres Short Track 5:20.44, 2015 season best 1:03:59 (May 1, 2015, Maroilles (FRA)) · 39 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mWarszawa 2007Kenya 3000 m all-time list7:52.971,098 pts–
5000mRovereto 2004Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:25.591,118 pts–
SemiHamburg 2009Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:05:00994 pts–
MarathonFrankfurt 2010Kenya Marathon all-time list2:09:171,143 pts–
3000mStHengelo 2005Kenya 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:16.691,182 pts#264
2000MetresDoha 20055:20.44–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
201520Kilometr 1:03:59–May 1, 2015Maroilles (FRA)
2012Marathon 2:11:31–Apr 22, 2012Linz (AUT)
2011Marathon 2:14:28–Nov 27, 2011Firenze (ITA)
2010Marathon 2:09:17–Oct 31, 2010Frankfurt (GER)
200910Kilometr 28:49–Jun 5, 2009Oelde (GER)
2009Semi 1:05:00–Jun 28, 2009Hamburg (GER)
20083000m 7:59.60–Jun 6, 2008Torino (ITA)
20085000m 14:02.90–Jul 4, 2008Lugano (SUI)
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Ronald Kipchumba Rutto's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:16.69, set on May 29, 2005 in FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED), #264 on the all-time list.

Ronald Kipchumba Rutto competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

2015 season best: 1:03:59, set on May 1, 2015 in Maroilles (FRA).