Ruth Kimutai

KenyaKenya
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 5000 Metres Short Track

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

Her personal bests include 4:47.70 in the 1500m, 5:18.25 in the Mile, 10:17.32 in the 3000m, 17:43.32 in the 5000m and 17:23.64 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase10:31.57
2025 season best10:31.57May 2, 2025 · Vanderbilt Track, Nashville, TN
2025 season best
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track17:23.64
Last competitionMissouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field ChampionshipMay 17, 2025 · 17:43.32
Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 10:31.57, 5000 Metres Short Track 17:23.64, 2025 season best 10:31.57 (May 2, 2025, Vanderbilt Track, Nashville, TN (USA)) · Last competition: Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship, May 17, 2025, 17:43.32

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mIN 2025Kenya 1500 m all-time list4:47.70853 pts–
MileIndoorMO 20255:18.25824 pts–
3000mIndoorKY 202410:17.32879 pts–
5000mIL 2025Kenya 5000 m all-time list17:43.32868 pts–
5000mIndoorIL 202517:23.64921 pts–
3000mStTN 2025Kenya 3000 m steeplechase all-time list10:31.571,021 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20251000m Indoor3:05.42–Jan 25, 2025Bob Teel Invitational
20251000m-short-track Indoor3:05.42–Jan 25, 2025Bob Teel Invitational
20251500m 4:47.70–Apr 19, 2025Gibson Invitational, Gibson Track & Field Complex, Terre Haute, IN
2025Mile Indoor5:18.25–Jan 25, 2025Bob Teel Invitational
2025mile-short-track Indoor5:18.25–Jan 25, 2025Bob Teel Invitational
20253000m Indoor10:18.06–Jan 18, 2025Vanderbilt Invitational, Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (i) - Invitational Events
20253000mSt 10:31.57–May 2, 2025Music City Challenge, Vanderbilt Track, Nashville, TN
20255000m Indoor17:23.64–Mar 2, 2025Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ruth Kimutai's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 10:31.57, set on May 2, 2025 in Vanderbilt Track, Nashville, TN (USA).

Ruth Kimutai competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 5000 Metres Short Track.

2025 season best: 10:31.57, set on May 2, 2025 in Vanderbilt Track, Nashville, TN (USA). Last competition: Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship on May 17, 2025, 17:43.32.