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Zenah Jemutai Yego

Zenah Jemutai Yego

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Birth dateDec 2, 2002
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Zenah Jemutai Yego is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on December 2, 2002. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:29.0h in the 1500m, 8:55.75 in the 3000m, 15:12.59 in the 5000m, 10:54.6h in the 3000mSt and 33:18 in the 10Kilometr. She has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
5000 m
15:12.59
#611 all-time
3000 m
8:55.75
#994 all-time
2022 season best
15:12.59
May 7, 2022 · Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
2022 season best
Last competition
Kenyan Championships
Jun 23, 2023 · DQ
Kenyan Championships
Age
23 years old

As of Sep 29, 2026: 5000 m 15:12.59 (#611 all-time), 3000 m 8:55.75 (#994 all-time), 2022 season best 15:12.59 (May 7, 2022, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: Kenyan Championships, Jun 23, 2023, DQ · 23 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2022
5000m
15:12.59-May 7, 2022-Kip Keino Classic
2022
CrossCount
19:45-Jan 30, 2022-90th Cinque Mulini, San Vittore Olona - XC 10.2km
2022
10Kilometr
33:18-Aug 6, 2022-TD Beach to Beacon 10K
2021
3000m
8:55.75-Jul 2, 2021
↑
Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
2019
3000m
9:10.8h-Mar 22, 2019
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2019
3000mSt
10:54.6h-Apr 12, 2019-Mombasa (KEN)
2018
3000m
9:00.76-Jul 11, 2018
↑
IAAF World U20 Championships, Ratinan Stadion, Tampere
2017
1500m
4:29.0h-Jun 3, 2017-Nakuru (KEN)
2017
3000m
9:08.1h-Jun 14, 2017
↑
Nairobi (KEN)

2023

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
DQ-Jun 23Kenyan Championships
5Kilometre
DQ-Mar 19Semi Marathon de Lille, Lille
10Kilometr
DQ-Mar 1110km Villa de Laredo
CrossCount
DQ-Feb 4Sirikwa Cross Country Classic, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
CrossCount
DQ-Jan 21Kenyan Cross Country Championships, Nairobi - XC 10.0km

2022

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
33:18-Aug 6TD Beach to Beacon 10K
5000m
15:12.59-May 7Kip Keino Classic
CrossCount
37:02-Feb 12Agnes Tirop Cross Country Classic, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
CrossCount
19:45-Jan 3090th Cinque Mulini, San Vittore Olona - XC 10.2km

2021

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:59.59-Aug 19World Athletics U20 Championships, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
3000m
8:55.75-Jul 2Nairobi Kenya World U20 Trials, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi

2019

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:13.23-Apr 17African U18 Championships, Abidjan
3000mSt
10:54.6HT-Apr 12Kenya Secondary Schools Championships, Mombasa
3000m
9:10.8HT-Mar 22Kenya African U18 Trials, Nairobi

2018

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:00.76-Jul 13IAAF World U20 Championships, Ratinan Stadion, Tampere
3000m
9:00.76-Jul 11IAAF World U20 Championships, Ratinan Stadion, Tampere
3000m
9:06.92-Jun 11Nairobi Kenya World U20 Trials, Nairobi

2017

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:08.1HT-Jun 14Nairobi World Youth Trials, Nairobi
1500m
4:29.0HT-Jun 3Nakuru
3000m
9:10.3HT-May 26Eldoret

Honours

🥈

World Athletics U20 Championships

3000 Metres

2021
5

IAAF World U20 Championships

3000 Metres

2018
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Zenah Jemutai Yego's 5000 m personal best?

Zenah Jemutai Yego's 5000 m personal best is 15:12.59, set on May 7, 2022 in Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN), #611 on the all-time list.

Which events does Zenah Jemutai Yego compete in?

Zenah Jemutai Yego competes in the 5000 m and 3000 m.

How did Zenah Jemutai Yego perform in 2022?

2022 season best: 15:12.59, set on May 7, 2022 in Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN). Last competition: Kenyan Championships on Jun 23, 2023, DQ.