Valentine Jemutai

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Events
3000 Metres Short Track

Valentine Jemutai is a United States middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 4:36.34 in the 1500m, 4:50.69 in the Mile, 9:31.59 in the 3000m, 16:24.90 in the 5000m and 16:41.55 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track9:40.63
2026 season best9:40.63Jan 16, 2026 · Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR
2026 season best
Last competitionNCAA Division I West First RoundsMay 28, 2026 · 35:05.70
NCAA Division I West First Rounds

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 9:40.63, 2026 season best 9:40.63 (Jan 16, 2026, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds, May 28, 2026, 35:05.70

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mTX 2025United States 1500 m all-time list4:36.34931 pts––
MileIndoorAL 20264:50.691,003 pts–#592
3000mIndoorAR 20269:31.591,023 pts–#574
5000mIndoorMA 202616:24.901,026 pts–#181
5000mTX 2026United States 5000 m all-time list16:41.55975 pts––
10000mCA 2026United States 10 000 m all-time list33:26.941,064 pts–#250

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:50.69–Feb 26, 2026Southland Conference Indoor Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)
2026Mile Indoor4:50.69–Feb 26, 2026Southland Conference Indoor Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)
20263000m Indoor9:31.59–Feb 13, 2026Tyson Invitational
20263000m-short-track Indoor9:31.59–Feb 13, 2026Tyson Invitational
20263000m-short-track 9:40.63–Jan 16, 2026Arkansas Invitational
20265000m-short-track 16:24.90–Jan 30, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
20265000m-short-track Indoor16:30.88–Feb 25, 2026Southland Conference Indoor Championships, CrossPlex Athletic Facility, Birmingham, AL (i)
20265000m Indoor16:41.55–May 16, 2026Southland Conference Outdoor Track Championships
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Valentine Jemutai's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 9:40.63, set on Jan 16, 2026 in Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA).

Valentine Jemutai competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 9:40.63, set on Jan 16, 2026 in Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA). Last competition: NCAA Division I West First Rounds on May 28, 2026, 35:05.70.