Preferred Recruit · Track StandardsSilas Kiptanui · Tulane Track & Field
Silas Kiptanui (Tulane) ran 8:18.09 in the 3000m Steeplechase in the 2026 outdoor season, #3 on the NCAA D1 national list. That mark beats the top recruiting level at all 1,031 college programs with 3000m Steeplechase standards on this site.
Season bests
| Season | Event | Mark | National rank | Conference rank | Meet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 outdoor | 1500m | 3:51.81 | – | #22 The American | 2026 Bryan Clay Invitational Apr 16, 2026 |
| 2026 outdoor | 5000m | 14:04.35 | – | #7 The American | The 2026 American Outdoor Track & Field Championships May 14, 2026 |
| 2026 outdoor | 3000m Steeplechase | 8:18.09 | #3 | #1 The American | NCAA Division I East First Rounds May 27, 2026 |
| 2026 indoor | 3000m | 8:02.96 | – | #6 The American | BU John Thomas Terrier Classic (Collegiate) Jan 31, 2026 |
| 2026 indoor | 5000m | 13:38.75 | – | #2 The American | BU David Hemery Valentine Invitational (Collegiate) Feb 13, 2026 |
| 2025 outdoor | 1500m | 3:50.45 | – | #16 The American | 2025 Bryan Clay Invitational Apr 16, 2025 |
| 2025 outdoor | 5000m | 13:49.44 | – | #3 The American | Raleigh Relays Mar 27, 2025 |
| 2025 outdoor | 3000m Steeplechase | 8:25.51 | #8 | #1 The American | NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships 06/12-14/25 |
| 2025 indoor | 3000m | 8:05.03 | – | – | Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic Jan 31, 2025 |
| 2025 cross country | 10K | 29:11.2 | #47 | – | NCAA Division I South Central Region Cross Country Championships November 14, 2025 |
| 2025 cross country | 8K | 23:38.8 | – | – | 2025 American Conference Cross Country Championships |
How do Silas'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 | 3:50.45 | 967 of 1,068 | 770 |
| 3000m | 8:02.96 | 33 of 33 | 32 |
| 5000m | 13:38.75 | 1,067 of 1,067 | 999 |
| 3000m Steeplechase | 8:18.09 | 1,031 of 1,031 | 1,031 |
Common questions
What is Silas Kiptanui's best 3000m Steeplechase mark?
8:18.09, set in the 2026 outdoor season (TFRRS performance lists).
How many colleges would a 8:18.09 3000m Steeplechase fit?
All of them: it beats the top recruiting level at all 1,031 college programs with men's 3000m Steeplechase standards on this site.
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Source: TFRRS performance lists 2025 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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