Zenah Jemutai Yego

Zenah Jemutai Yego

KenyaKenya
Born
Dec 2, 2002 (23 years old)
Events
5000 m · 3000 m

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.

Personal best · 5000 m15:12.59
#605 all-time
2022 season best15:12.59May 7, 2022 · Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
2022 season best
Personal best · 3000 m8:55.75
#960 all-time
Last competitionKenyan ChampionshipsJun 22, 2023 · DQ
Kenyan Championships

As of Nov 15, 2026: 5000 m 15:12.59 (#605 all-time), 3000 m 8:55.75 (#960 all-time), 2022 season best 15:12.59 (May 7, 2022, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: Kenyan Championships, Jun 22, 2023, DQ · 23 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mNakuru 2017Kenya 1500 m all-time list4:29.0h984 pts–
3000mNairobi 2021Kenya 3000 m all-time list8:55.751,120 pts#960
5000mNairobi 2022Kenya 5000 m all-time list15:12.591,139 pts#605
3000mStMombasa 2019Kenya 3000 m steeplechase all-time list10:54.6h968 pts–
10KilometrME 202233:18–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20225000m 15:12.59–May 7, 2022Kip Keino Classic
2022CrossCount 19:45–Jan 30, 202290th Cinque Mulini, San Vittore Olona - XC 10.2km
202210Kilometr 33:18–Aug 6, 2022TD Beach to Beacon 10K
20213000m 8:55.75–Jul 2, 2021Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
20193000m 9:10.8h–Mar 22, 2019Nairobi (KEN)
20193000mSt 10:54.6h–Apr 12, 2019Mombasa (KEN)
20183000m 9:00.76–Jul 11, 2018IAAF World U20 Championships, Ratinan Stadion, Tampere
20171500m 4:29.0h–Jun 3, 2017Nakuru (KEN)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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), #605 on the all-time list.

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

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 22, 2023, DQ.