Thaddaeus Rotich

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Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 5000 Metres Short Track

Thaddaeus Rotich is a Kenya long-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 3000mSt.

His personal bests include 8:34.14 in the 3000m, 14:58.87 in the 5000m, 9:32.68 in the 3000mSt, 8:34.14 in the 3000m-short-track and 2:35.80 in the 1000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:34.14
2026 season best8:34.14Feb 14, 2026 · Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track14:58.87
Last competitionNJCAA ChampionshipsMay 15, 2026 · 9:49.92
NJCAA Championships

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:34.14, 5000 Metres Short Track 14:58.87, 2026 season best 8:34.14 (Feb 14, 2026, Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NJCAA Championships, May 15, 2026, 9:49.92

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time2026
3000mIndoorKS 20268:34.14884 pts––
5000mIndoorNE 202614:58.87849 pts–#739
3000mStKS 2026Kenya 3000 m steeplechase all-time list9:32.68864 pts––
3000m-short-trackIndoorKS 20268:34.14884 pts––
1000mIndoorKS 20252:35.80807 pts––
5000m-short-trackIndoorNE 202614:58.87849 pts–#959

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000m-short-track Indoor8:34.14–Feb 14, 2026Ichabod Invitational
20263000m Indoor8:45.85–Feb 21, 2026Region VI/KJCCC Indoor Championships
20263000mSt 9:32.68–May 1, 2026Region 6 / KJCCC Outdoor Track and Field Championships
20265000m-short-track Indoor14:58.87–Feb 6, 2026Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational, Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, NE (i) - Invitational Events
20265000m Indoor15:00.54–Feb 21, 2026Region VI/KJCCC Indoor Championships
20251000m Indoor2:35.80–Jan 25, 2025NAIA / JUCO Challenge, Robert W. Plaster Center, Pittsburg, KS (i)
20255000m Indoor15:05.73–Jan 31, 2025Washburn Open, Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (i) - Invitational Events
20255000m-short-track Indoor15:05.73–Jan 31, 2025Washburn Open, Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (i) - Invitational Events
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Thaddaeus Rotich's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:34.14, set on Feb 14, 2026 in Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (USA) (i).

Thaddaeus Rotich competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 5000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 8:34.14, set on Feb 14, 2026 in Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (USA) (i). Last competition: NJCAA Championships on May 15, 2026, 9:49.92.