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Victor Kimutai

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Birth dateOct 20, 2000
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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.

Key facts
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)
2026 season best
Last competition
Twolaps Middle Distance Circuit
May 30, 2026 · 3:37.36
Twolaps Middle Distance Circuit
Age
25 years old

As of Sep 23, 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 · 25 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
1500m
3:37.36-May 30, 2026
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Twolaps Middle Distance Circuit
2026
3000m
7:42.44-May 17, 2026
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SEIKO Golden Grand Prix
2026
5000m
13:15.68-Apr 11, 2026
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34rd Kanakuri Memorial Middle and Long Distance Invitational Meet
2025
5000m
13:11.77-May 4, 2025
↑
36th Golden Games in Nobeoka
2025
10000m
28:31.37-May 8, 2025
↑
The 104th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships, Gion Stadium, Sagamihara
2024
1500m
3:45.78-Mar 30, 2024
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TOKOROZAWA Games
2024
3000m
7:53.75-Mar 30, 2024
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TOKOROZAWA Games
2024
5000m
13:23.60-May 4, 2024
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35th Golden Games in Nobeoka
2024
5Kilometre
13:37-Sep 29, 2024-The 5th Waseda University track and field meet
2024
10000m
28:04.93-May 9, 2024
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The 103th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
2023
1500m
3:49.31-Mar 26, 2023
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Tokorozawa Games, Mikio Oda Memorial Athletic Field, Tokorozawa
2023
3000m
7:58.97-Mar 25, 2023
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Tokorozawa Games, Mikio Oda Memorial Athletic Field, Tokorozawa
2023
5000m
13:26.77-Apr 8, 2023
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31st Kanakuri Memorial Middle and Long Distance Invitational Meet
2023
10000m
27:41.04-Nov 11, 2023
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5th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
2022
3000m
7:59.28-Jul 9, 2022
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Municipal Stadium, Kitami (JPN)
2022
5000m
13:31.18-Nov 13, 2022
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NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)
2022
10000m
29:16.02-Apr 23, 2022
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NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (JPN)

2026

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:37.36-May 30Twolaps Middle Distance Circuit
3000m
7:42.44-May 17SEIKO Golden Grand Prix
5000m
13:22.20-May 437th Golden Games in Nobeoka
5000m
13:15.68-Apr 1134rd Kanakuri Memorial Middle and Long Distance Invitational Meet
1500m
3:42.66-Mar 21Spring Trial in Waseda

2024

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:34.26-Nov 1012th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
5Kilometre
13:37-Sep 29The 5th Waseda University track and field meet
5000m
13:39.71-Jun 1The 9th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
5000m
13:37.62-May 12The 103th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
5000m
13:37.62-May 10The 103th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
10000m
28:04.93-May 10The 103th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
10000m
28:04.93-May 9The 103th Kanto Inter-University Track＆Field Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
5000m
13:23.60-May 435th Golden Games in Nobeoka
5000m
13:26.75-Apr 1332nd Kanakuri Memorial Middle and Long Distance Invitational Meet, Egao Kenko Stadium, Kumamoto
1500m
3:45.78-Mar 30TOKOROZAWA Games
3000m
7:53.75-Mar 30TOKOROZAWA Games

2023

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
27:41.04-Nov 115th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
5000m
13:45.15-Jul 15Hokuren Distance Challenge - Chitose
5000m
DNF-Jul 1Hokuren Distance Challenge - Shibetsu
10000m
28:49.14-Jun 17Selection Meeting for 55th All Japan Inter-University Ekiden
5000m
13:53.92-May 14102nd Kanto Inter-University Track & Field Championships, Gion Stadium, Sagamihara - 2nd Tier
5000m
14:06.19-May 13102nd Kanto Inter-University Track & Field Championships, Gion Stadium, Sagamihara - 2nd Tier
5000m
14:06.19-May 12102nd Kanto Inter-University Track & Field Championships, Gion Stadium, Sagamihara - 2nd Tier
10000m
28:24.57-May 11102nd Kanto Inter-University Track & Field Championships, Gion Stadium, Sagamihara - 2nd Tier
5000m
13:40.69-Apr 2957th Oda Mikio Memorial
5000m
13:26.77-Apr 831st Kanakuri Memorial Middle and Long Distance Invitational Meet
1500m
3:49.31-Mar 26Tokorozawa Games, Mikio Oda Memorial Athletic Field, Tokorozawa
3000m
7:58.97-Mar 26Tokorozawa Games, Mikio Oda Memorial Athletic Field, Tokorozawa
3000m
7:58.97-Mar 25Tokorozawa Games, Mikio Oda Memorial Athletic Field, Tokorozawa
5000m
13:56.14-Feb 242nd Athletics Kenya Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
5000m
14:12.50-Feb 242nd Athletics Kenya Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

2022

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:31.18-Nov 13300th Nippon Sport Science University Long Distance Competition, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
5000m
13:37.86-Jul 13Hokuren Distance Challenge, Athletic Track, Abashiri
3000m
7:59.28-Jul 9Hokuren Distance Challenge, Municipal Stadium, Kitami
10000m
29:16.02-Apr 23294th Nippon Sport Science University Long Distance Competition, NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
5000m
13:38.43-Apr 101st Waseda University Competition, Mikio Oda Memorial Athletic Field, Tokorozawa

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Victor Kimutai's 5000 m personal best?

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.

Which events does Victor Kimutai compete in?

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

How did Victor Kimutai perform in 2026?

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.