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Best Rwanda 5000 m Athletes of All Time
All-time ranking of the top Rwanda athletes in the 5000 m, based on official personal bests, with results, wind readings and dates.
Discover the greatest 5000 m athletes in the history of Rwanda. Salomé Nyirarukundo tops the all-time national list with 15:34.91, among 12 ranked athletes — with every mark, date and competition.
| # | Athlete | Result | Wind | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salomé Nyirarukundo | 15:34.91 | Jun 2, 2017 | |
| 2 | Emeline Imanizabayo | 15:37.87 | Aug 7, 2022 | |
| 3 | Angeline Nyiransabimana | 15:43.89 | Jun 24, 2008 | |
| 4 | Marthe Yankurije | 15:50.07 | Oct 24, 2019 | |
| 5 | Claudette Mukasakindi | 16:09.96 | May 12, 2013 | |
| 6 | Adeline Musabyeyezu | 16:20.75 | Jul 19, 2025 | |
| 7 | Celine Iranzi | 16:38.60 | Jun 3, 2017 | |
| 8 | Jacqueline Murekatete | 16:48.83 | Oct 5, 2009 | |
| 9 | Jeanne Gentille Uwizeyimana | 16:50.77 | Jul 19, 2025 | |
| 10 | Florence Niyonkuru | 16:59.3HT | Mar 30, 2025 | |
| 11 | Clementine Mukandanga | 17:01.84 | Sep 19, 2021 | |
| 12 | Epiphanie Nyirabarame | 17:12.23 | Aug 6, 2002 |