Ruth Kimeli

KenyaKenyaActive
Events
1500 m

Ruth Kimeli is a Kenya middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:21.89 in the 1500m, 4:49.79 in the Mile, 9:16.02 in the 3000m, 15:45.77 in the 5000m and 32:27.43 in the 10000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 1500 m4:21.89
2026 season best4:21.89May 2, 2026 · Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
Last competitionNCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsJun 11, 2026 · 32:44.13

As of Nov 14, 2026: 1500 m 4:21.89, 2026 season best 4:21.89 (May 2, 2026, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Jun 11, 2026, 32:44.13

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mTX 2026Kenya 1500 m all-time list4:21.891,036 pts–#910
MileIndoorTX 20264:49.791,009 pts–#544
3000mIndoorKS 20269:16.021,074 pts–#268
5000mCA 2026Kenya 5000 m all-time list15:45.771,076 pts–#332
10000mCA 2026Kenya 10 000 m all-time list32:27.431,115 pts–#102
3000m-short-trackIndoorKS 20269:16.021,074 pts–#275

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261000m Indoor2:45.02–Jan 31, 2026DeLoss Dodds Invitational - National Events
20261000m-short-track Indoor2:45.02–Jan 31, 2026DeLoss Dodds Invitational - National Events
20261000m-short-track 2:49.08–Jan 17, 2026Texas Tech Corky Classic
20261500m 4:21.89–May 2, 2026Texas A&M Alumni Muster, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
2026Mile Indoor4:49.79–Jan 24, 2026Texas A&M Ted Nelson Invitational
2026mile-short-track 4:49.79–Jan 24, 2026Texas A&M Ted Nelson Invitational
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:49.79–Jan 24, 2026Texas A&M Ted Nelson Invitational
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:16.02–Jan 30, 2026DeLoss Dodds Invitational - National Events
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Ruth Kimeli's 1500 m personal best is 4:21.89, set on May 2, 2026 in Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX (USA).

Ruth Kimeli competes in the 1500 m.

2026 season best: 4:21.89, set on May 2, 2026 in Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Jun 11, 2026, 32:44.13.