Preferred Recruit · Track StandardsDenis Kipngetich · Oklahoma State Track & Field
Denis Kipngetich (Oklahoma State) ran 13:13.43 in the 5000m in the 2026 outdoor season, #2 on the NCAA D1 national list. That mark beats the top recruiting level at all 1,067 college programs with 5000m standards on this site.
Season bests
| Season | Event | Mark | National rank | Conference rank | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 outdoor | 5000m | 13:13.43 | #2 | #1 Big 12 | 2026 Bryan Clay Invitational Apr 16, 2026 |
| 2026 outdoor | 10000m | 27:38.36 | #3 | #1 Big 12 | Stanford Invitational Apr 3, 2026 |
| 2026 indoor | 3000m | 7:50.66 | – | #11 Big 12 | Tyson Invitational Feb 13, 2026 |
| 2026 indoor | 5000m | 13:12.91 | #4 | #1 Big 12 | BU Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener (Collegiate) Dec 6, 2025 |
| 2025 outdoor | 1500m | 3:43.39 | – | – | Arkansas Twilight May 9, 2025 |
| 2025 outdoor | 5000m | 13:30.95 | #30 | #8 Big 12 | Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championships May 15, 2025 |
| 2025 outdoor | 10000m | 28:05.22 | #20 | #5 Big 12 | Payton Jordan Invitational Apr 25, 2025 |
| 2025 indoor | Mile | 4:00.50 | – | – | Razorback Invitational Jan 31, 2025 |
| 2025 indoor | 3000m | 7:42.04 | #22 | #3 Big 12 | Tyson Invitational Feb 14, 2025 |
| 2025 indoor | 5000m | 13:13.71 | #10 | #3 Big 12 | NCAA Division I Indoor Championships 03/14/25 |
| 2025 cross country | 10K | 28:44.3 | #6 | – | NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships November 22, 2025 |
| 2024 outdoor | 5000m | 13:38.84 | #36 | #8 Big 12 | Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship May 9, 2024 |
| 2024 outdoor | 10000m | 28:10.25 | #10 | #3 Big 12 | NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships 06/05-08/24 |
| 2024 indoor | 3000m | 7:44.78 | #19 | #5 Big 12 | Eagle Elite Feb 9, 2024 |
| 2024 indoor | 5000m | 13:26.34 | #14 | #2 Big 12 | Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener Dec 2, 2023 |
| 2024 cross country | 10K | 28:51.5 | #11 | – | NCAA Division I Midwest Region Cross Country Championships November 15, 2024 |
How do Denis's marks compare with college recruiting standards?
Each best mark against every program's levels on this site (Walk-On is the easiest level, the top level is Target or scholarship level).
| Event | Best mark | Meets Walk-On at | Meets top level at |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500m | 3:43.39 | 1,011 of 1,068 | 988 |
| Mile | 4:00.50 | 16 of 16 | 16 |
| 3000m | 7:42.04 | 33 of 33 | 33 |
| 5000m | 13:12.91 | 1,067 of 1,067 | 1,067 |
| 10000m | 27:38.36 | 1,040 of 1,040 | 1,040 |
Common questions
What is Denis Kipngetich's best 5000m mark?
13:12.91, set in the 2026 indoor season (TFRRS performance lists).
How many colleges would a 13:13.43 5000m fit?
All of them: it beats the top recruiting level at all 1,067 college programs with men's 5000m standards on this site.
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Source: TFRRS performance lists 2024 to 2026. Marks are each season's best on a national or conference list, so meets without a list mark are not shown. Full results on TFRRS ›
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