Stella Rutto
ROUWomenStella Rutto is a Romania middle-distance runner, born on December 16, 1999. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
Her personal bests include 4:22.36 in the 1500m, 8:47.36 in the 3000m, 15:06.93 in the 5000m, 32:34.28 in the 10000m and 1:07:45 in the Semi. She has earned 7 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Romania.
As of Sep 22, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:22.36 (#113 all-time), Half Marathon 1:07:45 (#231 all-time), 2025 season best 9:37.49 (Aug 9, 2025, Putbosstadion, Oordegem (BEL)) · Last competition: tRUNsylvania International 10K Brasov, Brasov, Oct 5, 2025, 32:51 · 26 years old
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
2025
17 performances2024
12 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 33:17 | - | Sep 22 | tRUNsylvania International 10K Brasov |
3000mSt | 9:31.23 | - | Aug 10 | The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris |
3000mSt | 9:31.23 | - | Aug 4 | The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris |
3000mSt | 9:22.36 | - | Jun 9 | European Athletics Championships, Stadio Olimpico, Roma |
3000mSt | 9:30.00 | - | Jun 8 | European Athletics Championships, Stadio Olimpico, Roma |
3000mSt | 9:22.36 | - | Jun 8 | European Athletics Championships, Stadio Olimpico, Roma |
3000mSt | 9:30.00 | - | Jun 7 | European Athletics Championships, Stadio Olimpico, Roma |
2000Metres | 6:14.76 | - | May 19 | GRAND SLAM - Jerusalem, Givat Ram Stadium, Jerusalem |
3000mSt | 6:14.76 | - | May 19 | GRAND SLAM - Jerusalem, Givat Ram Stadium, Jerusalem |
5000m | 15:11.19 | - | May 17 | Meeting National de Carquefou, Stade Du Moulin Boisseau, Carquefou |
3000mSt | 9:25.31 | - | Apr 27 | Yangtze Delta Athletics Diamond Gala, Suzhou Olympic Sports Centre, Suzhou - Diamond Discipline |
3000mSt | 9:39.57 | - | Apr 20 | Kip Keino Classic, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi |
2023
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 31:59 | - | Sep 10 | tRUNsylvania International 10K, Brasov |
5000m | 15:40.31 | - | Jun 10 | Fast 5000 |
5000m | 16:03.09 | - | Jun 3 | Campionatele Internationale ale Romaniei "Iolanda Balas Soter", Stadionul Iolanda Balas Soter, Bucureşti |
3000mSt | 9:43.50 | - | May 20 | Campionatul National |
10000m | 32:34.28 | - | May 7 | Romanian 10,000m Championships |
Semi | 1:10:05 | - | Apr 30 | Istanbul Half Marathon, Istanbul |
3000m-short-track | 9:10.06 | - | Feb 19 | Romanian Indoor Championships |
3000m-short-track | 9:08.93 | - | Feb 11 | Meeting Metz Moselle Athlelor |
CrossCount | 37:24 | - | Feb 4 | Sirikwa Cross Country Classic, Eldoret - XC 10.0km |
2022
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Semi | 1:11:46 | - | Oct 9 | Luso Meia Maratona |
10Kilometr | 32:04 | - | Sep 25 | Brasov Running Festival 10km |
3000m | 8:47.36 | - | Jul 5 | Cork City Sports, Munster Technological University Track, Cork |
5000m | 15:40.13 | - | Jun 30 | Boysen Memorial, Bislett Stadion, Oslo |
5000m | 15:08.13 | - | Jun 11 | Meeting National de Carquefou |
5000m | 15:06.93 | - | Jun 2 | Montreuil International Meeting, Stade des Grands Pêchers, Montreuil |
5000m | 15:48.97 | - | May 7 | Kip Keino Classic |
Semi | 1:08:29 | - | Mar 27 | N Kolay Istanbul Half Marathon |
CrossCount | 36:54 | - | Feb 12 | Agnes Tirop Cross Country Classic, Eldoret - XC 10.0km |
2021
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 33:36 | - | Sep 26 | Brasov Running Festival, Brasov |
Semi | 1:13:09 | - | Aug 29 | StraLugano, Lugano |
3000mSt | 9:49.68 | - | Jun 6 | Turkish Championships, Atıcılar Atletizm Sahası, Bursa |
Honours
Balkan Indoor Championships
3000 Metres Short Track
Romanian Championships
5000 Metres
Romanian Indoor Championships
3000 Metres Short Track
Romanian Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
European Athletics Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
European Athletics Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
tRUNsylvania International 10K Brasov
10 Kilometres Road
Romanian Indoor Championships
3000 Metres Short Track
Addis Abeba African Junior Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
IAAF World Junior Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
Frequently asked questions
What is Stella Rutto's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?
Stella Rutto's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:22.36, set on Jun 9, 2024 in Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA), #113 on the all-time list.
Which events does Stella Rutto compete in?
Stella Rutto competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and Half Marathon.
How did Stella Rutto perform in 2025?
2025 season best: 9:37.49, set on Aug 9, 2025 in Putbosstadion, Oordegem (BEL). Last competition: tRUNsylvania International 10K Brasov, Brasov on Oct 5, 2025, 32:51.