Victor Kimutai

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Oct 20, 2000 (26 years old)
Events
5000 m · 10 000 m

Victor Kimutai is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on October 20, 2000. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:37.36 in the 1500m, 7:42.44 in the 3000m, 13:11.77 in the 5000m, 27:41.04 in the 10000m and 13:37 in the 5Kilometre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 5000 m13:11.77
2026 season best13:15.68Apr 11, 2026 · Egao Kenko Stadium, Kumamoto
Personal best · 10 000 m27:41.04
Last competitionTwolaps Middle Distance CircuitMay 30, 2026 · 3:37.36

As of Nov 13, 2026: 5000 m 13:11.77 (#450 all-time), 10 000 m 27:41.04 (#570 all-time), 2026 season best 13:15.68 (Apr 11, 2026, Egao Kenko Stadium, Kumamoto (JPN)) · Last competition: Twolaps Middle Distance Circuit, May 30, 2026, 3:37.36 · 26 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mTokyo 2026Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:37.361,143 pts–#203
3000mTokyo 2026Kenya 3000 m all-time list7:42.441,162 pts–#65
5000mNobeoka 2025Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:11.771,167 pts#450#73
10000mYokohama 2023Kenya 10 000 m all-time list27:41.041,162 pts#570–
5KilometreTokorozawa 202413:37––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:37.36–May 30, 2026Twolaps Middle Distance Circuit
20263000m 7:42.44–May 17, 2026SEIKO Golden Grand Prix
20265000m 13:15.68–Apr 11, 202634rd Kanakuri Memorial Middle and Long Distance Invitational Meet
20255000m 13:11.77–May 4, 202536th Golden Games in Nobeoka
202510000m 28:31.37–May 8, 2025The 104th Kanto Inter-University Track&Field Championships, Gion Stadium, Sagamihara
20241500m 3:45.78–Mar 30, 2024TOKOROZAWA Games
20243000m 7:53.75–Mar 30, 2024TOKOROZAWA Games
20245000m 13:23.60–May 4, 202435th Golden Games in Nobeoka
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Victor Kimutai's 5000 m personal best is 13:11.77, set on May 4, 2025 in Nishishina Athletic Stadium, Nobeoka (JPN), #450 on the all-time list.

Victor Kimutai competes in the 5000 m and 10 000 m.

2026 season best: 13:15.68, set on Apr 11, 2026 in Egao Kenko Stadium, Kumamoto (JPN). Last competition: Twolaps Middle Distance Circuit on May 30, 2026, 3:37.36.