Preferred Recruit · Track StandardsMercyline Kirwa · Iowa State Track & Field
Mercyline Kirwa (Iowa State) ran 15:13.72 in the 5000m in the 2026 outdoor season, #5 on the NCAA D1 national list. That mark beats the top recruiting level at all 1,126 college programs with 5000m standards on this site.
Season bests
| Season | Event | Mark | National rank | Conference rank | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 outdoor | 5000m | 15:13.72 | #5 | #3 Big 12 | NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships 06/10-13/26 |
| 2026 outdoor | 10000m | 31:51.89 | #5 | #2 Big 12 | 2026 Bryan Clay Invitational Apr 16, 2026 |
| 2026 indoor | Mile | 4:37.86 | – | #12 Big 12 | K-State DeLoss Dodds Invitational Jan 30, 2026 |
| 2026 indoor | 3000m | 9:00.99 @ | #49 | #10 Big 12 | Big 12 Championships Feb 27, 2026 |
| 2026 indoor | 5000m | 15:09.13 | #10 | #4 Big 12 | 2026 Husky Classic Feb 13, 2026 |
How do Mercyline'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mile | 4:37.86 | 17 of 17 | 17 |
| 3000m | 9:00.99 @ | 40 of 40 | 40 |
| 5000m | 15:09.13 | 1,126 of 1,126 | 1,126 |
| 10000m | 31:51.89 | 1,095 of 1,095 | 1,095 |
Common questions
What is Mercyline Kirwa's best 5000m mark?
15:09.13, set in the 2026 indoor season (TFRRS performance lists).
How many colleges would a 15:13.72 5000m fit?
All of them: it beats the top recruiting level at all 1,126 college programs with women's 5000m standards on this site.
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Source: TFRRS performance lists 2026 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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