Selah Jepleting Busienei (born 27 December 1991) is a Kenyan female middle-distance runner who mainly runs in the 1500 metres. She holds a personal best of 4:06.28 minutes for that event.
Born in Uasin Gishu County, she made her first major appearance at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, reaching the 1500 m final. She was also a finalist at that year's African Championships. She closed the year with a win at the Shoe4Africa 5km. The following year she was selected for Kenya's distance medley relay team at the 2015 IAAF World Relays and (running alongside Joy Nakhumicha Sakari, Sylivia Chematui Chesebe, and Virginia Nyambura Nganga) she helped set an African and Commonwealth record for the event at 10:43.35 minutes for the silver medal behind the American women.
Individual success followed at the 2015 Military World Games, where she claimed 1500 m gold and also placed fifth in the 800 m. Her winning time in the 1500 m of 4:07.58 minutes was also a personal best. Busienei returned at continental level for the 2016 African Championships in Athletics and placed eighth again for the second time running.
As of Sep 16, 2026: 10 000 m 30:26.40 (#60 all-time), 5000 m 14:48.24 (#196 all-time), 2026 season best 32:01.85 (Jun 19, 2026, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: Boilermaker Road Race, Jul 12, 2026, 48:31 · Area record (Distance Medley Short Track) · 34 years old
Athletics Kenya Pre-Trials, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
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Honours
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XXII Commonwealth Games
5000 Metres
2022
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XXII Commonwealth Games
5000 Metres
2022
8
Durban African Championships
1500 Metres
2016
8
Durban African Championships
1500 Metres
2016
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IAAF World Relays
Distance Medley
2015
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Mungyeong CISM World Games
1500 Metres
2015
8
Marrakesh African Championships
1500 Metres
2014
8
Marrakesh African Championships
1500 Metres
2014
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Selah Busienei's 10 000 m personal best?
Selah Busienei's 10 000 m personal best is 30:26.40, set on Jun 3, 2023 in FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED), #60 on the all-time list.
Which events does Selah Busienei compete in?
Selah Busienei competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.
How did Selah Busienei perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 32:01.85, set on Jun 19, 2026 in Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN). Last competition: Boilermaker Road Race on Jul 12, 2026, 48:31.
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