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Silas Kiptanui

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Silas Kiptanui is a Kenya middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:50.45 in the 1500m, 8:02.96 in the 3000m, 13:38.75 in the 5000m, 8:18.09 in the 3000mSt and 8:02.96 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:18.09
#646 all-time
5000 Metres Short Track
13:38.75
2026 season best
8:18.09
May 29, 2026 · Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY (USA)
2026 season best
Last competition
NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Jun 12, 2026 · 8:18.20
NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships

As of Sep 25, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:18.09 (#646 all-time), 5000 Metres Short Track 13:38.75, 2026 season best 8:18.09 (May 29, 2026, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Jun 12, 2026, 8:18.20

PB

Personal bests

3:50.45
3000m
8:02.96
13:38.75
8:18.09
#646 all-time
3000m-short-track
8:02.96
5000m-short-track
13:38.75

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
1500m
3:51.81-Apr 18, 2026
↓
Bryan Clay Invitational
2026
3000m-short-track
8:02.96-Jan 31, 2026
↑
Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2026
3000m
8:14.51-Jan 17, 2026
↓
Vanderbilt Invitational
2026
3000mSt
8:18.09-May 29, 2026
↑
NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY
2026
5000m-short-track
13:38.75-Feb 13, 2026-Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2026
5000m
14:04.35-May 16, 2026
↓
American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships
2025
1500m
3:50.45-Apr 18, 2025
↓
Bryan Clay Invitational
2025
3000m
8:05.03-Feb 1, 2025
↓
Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2025
3000m-short-track
8:05.03-Feb 1, 2025
↑
Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2025
3000mSt
8:25.51-Jun 11, 2025
↑
NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
2025
5000m
13:49.44-Mar 27, 2025
↓
Raleigh Relays

2026

19 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:18.20-Jun 12NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
3000mSt
8:18.20-Jun 10NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
3000mSt
8:26.74-Jun 10NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
3000mSt
8:18.09-May 29NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY
3000mSt
8:18.09-May 27NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY
5000m
14:04.35-May 16American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships
3000mSt
8:57.46-May 15American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships
3000mSt
8:57.46-May 14American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships
5000m
14:04.35-May 14American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships
5000m
DNF-May 1Texas A&M Alumni Muster, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
1500m
3:51.81-Apr 18Bryan Clay Invitational
3000mSt
8:25.16-Apr 16Bryan Clay Invitational
3000mSt
8:29.21-Mar 26Raleigh Relays
5000m-short-track
13:38.75-Feb 14Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
5000m-short-track
13:38.75-Feb 13Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
3000m-short-track
8:02.96-Jan 31Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
3000m
8:14.51-Jan 17Vanderbilt Invitational
Mile
DNS-Jan 16Vanderbilt Invitational
3000m
8:14.51-Jan 16Vanderbilt Invitational

2025

20 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:32.20-Jun 13NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
3000mSt
8:32.20-Jun 12NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
3000mSt
8:25.51-Jun 12NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
3000mSt
8:25.51-Jun 11NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
5000m
14:43.81-May 31NCAA Division I East First Rounds
3000mSt
8:27.28-May 31NCAA Division I East First Rounds
5000m
14:43.81-May 30NCAA Division I East First Rounds
3000mSt
8:27.28-May 30NCAA Division I East First Rounds
5000m
14:22.64-May 17American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships
3000mSt
8:41.41-May 17American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships
3000mSt
8:41.41-May 16American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships
1500m
3:52.09-May 3LSU Invitational, LSU Bernie Moore Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA
1500m
3:50.45-Apr 18Bryan Clay Invitational
3000mSt
8:43.77-Apr 16Bryan Clay Invitational
5000m
13:49.44-Mar 28Raleigh Relays
5000m
13:49.44-Mar 27Raleigh Relays
3000m-short-track
8:06.71-Feb 15Badgers Windy City Invite, Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL (i) - Invitational Events
3000m-short-track
8:05.03-Feb 1Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
3000m-short-track
8:05.03-Jan 31Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
3000m
8:07.39-Jan 18Vanderbilt Invitational, Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility, Nashville, TN (i) - Invitational Events

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Silas Kiptanui's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Silas Kiptanui's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:18.09, set on May 29, 2026 in Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY (USA), #646 on the all-time list.

Which events does Silas Kiptanui compete in?

Silas Kiptanui competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 5000 Metres Short Track.

How did Silas Kiptanui perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 8:18.09, set on May 29, 2026 in Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Jun 12, 2026, 8:18.20.