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Best Kenya 3000 m Athletes of All Time
All-time ranking of the top Kenya athletes in the 3000 m, based on official personal bests, with results, wind readings and dates.
Discover the greatest 3000 m athletes in the history of Kenya. Faith Kipyegon tops the all-time national list with 8:07.04, among 100 ranked athletes — with every mark, date and competition.
| # | Athlete | Result | Wind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faith Kipyegon | 8:07.04 | Aug 16, 2025 | |
| 2 | Beatrice Chebet | 8:11.56 | May 25, 2025 | |
| 3 | Hellen Obiri | 8:20.68 | May 9, 2014 | |
| 4 | Mercy Cherono | 8:21.14 | May 9, 2014 | |
| 5 | Margaret Chelimo Kipkemboi | 8:21.53 | Aug 28, 2021 | |
| 6 | Agnes Jebet Tirop | 8:22.92 | Sep 25, 2020 | |
| 7 | Beatrice Chepkoech | 8:22.92 | Sep 25, 2020 | |
| 8 | Agnes Jebet Ngetich | 8:23.14 | May 4, 2025 | |
| 9 | Edith Masai | 8:23.23 | Jul 19, 2002 | |
| 10 | Janeth Chepngetich | 8:23.48 | Aug 22, 2024 | |
| 11 | Viola Jelagat Kibiwot | 8:24.41 | May 9, 2014 | |
| 12 | Hyvin Kiyeng | 8:25.13 | Sep 25, 2020 | |
| 13 | Lilian Kasait Rengeruk | 8:25.90 | Jun 15, 2023 | |
| 14 | Janet Kisa | 8:28.33 | Jul 15, 2016 | |
| 15 | Irene Jelagat | 8:28.51 | May 9, 2014 | |
| 16 | Vivian Jepkemei Cheruiyot | 8:28.66 | Sep 23, 2007 | |
| 17 | Priscah Jepleting Cherono | 8:29.06 | Sep 23, 2007 | |
| 18 | Lydia Cheromei | 8:29.14 | Aug 11, 2000 | |
| 19 | Teresiah Muthoni Gateri | 8:29.48 | Jul 16, 2023 | |
| 20 | Margaret Akidor | 8:29.88 | Sep 2, 2023 | |
| 21 | Gloria Kite | 8:29.91 | May 3, 2019 | |
| 22 | Stacey Chepkemboi Ndiwa | 8:30.54 | Sep 5, 2014 | |
| 23 | Tegla Loroupe | 8:30.95 | Aug 18, 2000 | |
| 24 | Caroline Nyaga | 8:30.99 | May 30, 2024 | |
| 25 | Isabella Ochichi | 8:31.32 | Jul 23, 2004 | |
| 26 | Gladys Cherono | 8:34.05 | Aug 22, 2013 | |
| 27 | Sally Kipyego | 8:34.18 | Sep 5, 2014 | |
| 28 | Edinah Jebitok | 8:35.32 | May 30, 2024 | |
| 29 | Leah Malot | 8:35.74 | Jul 7, 1999 | |
| 30 | Sally Barsosio | 8:35.89 | Aug 16, 1997 | |
| 31 | Sheila Chelangat | 8:36.20 | May 28, 2021 | |
| 32 | Hellen Ekalale Lobun | 8:36.85 | Jun 15, 2025 | |
| 33 | Selah Busienei | 8:36.91 | Sep 2, 2023 | |
| 34 | Agnes Mwikali Mutuku | 8:37.17 | Nov 27, 2022 | |
| 35 | Ines Chenonge | 8:37.17 | Sep 13, 2009 | |
| 36 | Sylvia Jebiwot Kibet | 8:37.47 | Sep 8, 2013 | |
| 37 | Pauline Konga | 8:37.76 | Aug 10, 1996 | |
| 38 | Margaret Wangari Muriuki | 8:37.97 | Jul 22, 2010 | |
| 39 | Betsy Saina | 8:38.01 | Sep 5, 2014 | |
| 40 | Jackline Maranga | 8:38.02 | Jul 29, 1998 | |
| 41 | Linet Chepkwemoi Masai | 8:38.97 | Sep 9, 2007 | |
| 42 | Janet Jepkoech Chepkemoi | 8:39.24 | May 17, 2026 | |
| 43 | Rose Cheruiyot | 8:39.34 | Aug 10, 1996 | |
| 44 | Susan Sirma | 8:39.41 | Aug 26, 1991 | |
| 45 | Quailyne Jebiwott Kiprop | 8:39.88 | Sep 25, 2020 | |
| 46 | Loice Chemnung | 8:40.08 | May 3, 2019 | |
| 47 | Peninah Chepchumba | 8:40.12 | Jul 29, 2008 | |
| 48 | Florence Kiplagat | 8:40.72 | Jul 8, 2010 | |
| 49 | Alice Jemeli Timbilili | 8:40.76 | Jul 1, 2005 | |
| 50 | Veronicah Nyaruai Wanjiru | 8:40.81 | Jul 20, 2012 | |
| 51 | Janeth Nyiva Mutungi | 8:40.92 | Jun 13, 2026 | |
| 52 | Pauline Chemning Korikwiang | 8:41.11 | Jul 8, 2010 | |
| 53 | Caroline Kariba | 8:41.62 | Jul 16, 2025 | |
| 54 | Eva Cherono | 8:41.69 | Jun 5, 2018 | |
| 55 | Pamela Chepchumba | 8:42.24 | Jul 20, 2001 | |
| 56 | Ann Karindi Mwangi | 8:43.54 | May 3, 2009 | |
| 57 | Naomi Mugo | 8:43.55 | Jun 7, 2000 | |
| 58 | Esther Kiplagat | 8:43.76 | Aug 4, 1993 | |
| 59 | Milcah Chemos | 8:43.92 | Aug 31, 2009 | |
| 60 | Susan Chepkemei | 8:43.95 | Jul 20, 2001 | |
| 61 | Brenda Chebet | 8:44.08 | Aug 30, 2022 | |
| 62 | Jane Ngotho | 8:44.14 | Jul 15, 1991 | |
| 63 | Rosemary Wanjiru | 8:44.24 | Nov 10, 2018 | |
| 64 | Esther Chemtai | 8:44.47 | Jun 8, 2010 | |
| 65 | Purity Cherotich Rionoripo | 8:44.54 | Aug 29, 2010 | |
| 66 | Jane Jepkosgei Kiptoo | 8:44.92 | Sep 10, 2008 | |
| 67 | Beatrice Chepchumba | 8:45.07 | Jul 6, 2001 | |
| 68 | Perine Nengampi | 8:45.15 | Sep 5, 2014 | |
| 69 | Ruth Bosibori Nyangau | 8:45.48 | Sep 1, 2009 | |
| 70 | Nancy Cherop | 8:45.64 | Jul 9, 2024 | |
| 71 | Helen Chepngeno | 8:45.86 | Aug 4, 1993 | |
| 72 | Sheila Chepkirui | 8:45.94 | Jun 2, 2017 | |
| 73 | Jane Gakunyi Wanjiku | 8:45.97 | Aug 30, 2006 | |
| 74 | Celestine Jepkosgei Biwot | 8:46.04 | Jul 13, 2025 | |
| 75 | Lucy Kabuu Wangui | 8:46.15 | Aug 31, 2008 | |
| 76 | Irene Kwambai Kipchumba | 8:46.38 | Aug 15, 2003 | |
| 77 | Susan Kamotho | 8:46.68 | Jul 6, 2024 | |
| 78 | Pauline Kamulu | 8:46.97 | Jul 9, 2019 | |
| 79 | Naomi Mussoni | 8:47.43 | Jul 10, 2021 | |
| 80 | Philes Ongori | 8:47.88 | Oct 21, 2007 | |
| 81 | Irine Chepet Cheptai | 8:48.03 | Sep 3, 2015 | |
| 82 | Mercy Wanjiku Njoroge | 8:48.16 | Aug 30, 2006 | |
| 83 | Nelly Chebet | 8:48.16 | Sep 3, 2010 | |
| 84 | Mary Munanu | 8:48.16 | Oct 9, 2012 | |
| 85 | Esther Muthoni | 8:48.90 | Jul 17, 2021 | |
| 86 | Caroline Chepkemoi | 8:49.04 | Jun 8, 2015 | |
| 87 | Mary Kuria | 8:49.16 | May 3, 2019 | |
| 88 | Martha Mokaya | 8:49.20 | Jul 9, 2019 | |
| 89 | Eveline Nganga Wambui | 8:49.39 | Oct 14, 2006 | |
| 90 | Margaret Ngotho | 8:50.09 | Sep 9, 1995 | |
| 91 | Sandrafelis Chebet Tuei | 8:50.18 | Jul 14, 2017 | |
| 92 | Lucy Nduta | 8:50.46 | Aug 1, 2024 | |
| 93 | Purity Kajuju Gitonga | 8:50.51 | Jun 17, 2021 | |
| 94 | Judy Jepngetich Chepaskwony | 8:50.68 | Sep 23, 2022 | |
| 95 | Selly Chepyego Kaptich | 8:51.1HT | Jun 12, 2010 | |
| 96 | Betty Chelangat | 8:51.33 | Jul 2, 2022 | |
| 97 | Marion Jepngetich | 8:52.25 | Aug 27, 2024 | |
| 98 | Violah Cheptoo | 8:52.34 | Sep 8, 2013 | |
| 99 | Tabithanjeri Kamau | 8:52.41 | Oct 8, 2018 | |
| 100 | Joyline Cherotich | 8:52.59 | Aug 29, 2017 |