Silas Kiptanui

KenyaKenyaActive
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 5000 Metres Short Track

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

His personal bests include 3:50.45 in the 1500m, 8:02.96 in the 3000m, 8:14.51 in the 3000m, 13:38.75 in the 5000m and 13:49.44 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:18.09
#646 all-time
2026 season best8:18.09May 29, 2026 · Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track13:38.75
Last competitionNCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsJun 12, 2026 · 8:18.20
NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 13, 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

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mCA 2025Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:50.45971 pts––
3000mIndoorMA 20268:02.961,061 pts–#830
3000mTN 2026Kenya 3000 m all-time list8:14.51973 pts–#658
5000mIndoorMA 202613:38.751,119 pts–#140
5000mNC 2025Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:49.441,036 pts––
3000mStKY 2026Kenya 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:18.091,176 pts#646#292

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:51.81–Apr 18, 2026Bryan Clay Invitational
20263000m-short-track 8:02.96–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:02.96–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20263000m 8:14.51–Jan 17, 2026Vanderbilt Invitational
20263000m Indoor8:14.51–Jan 17, 2026Vanderbilt Invitational
20263000mSt 8:18.09–May 29, 2026NCAA Division I East First Rounds, Un. of Kentucky Outdoor Track Facility, Lexington, KY
20265000m-short-track Indoor13:38.75–Feb 13, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
20265000m Indoor14:04.35–May 16, 2026American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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.

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

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.