Kieran Tuntivate

Kieran Tuntivate () is a Thai-American distance runner, who specializes in the 10,000 metres. After running collegiately with Harvard University, Tuntivate turned professional with the Bowerman Track Club.

Career

Tuntivate was born in Washington, DC, United States, and attended the High School Charter School of Wilmington in Wilmington, Delaware.

2018

Tuntivate's first major international result was at the 2018 Asian Games, where he finished fourth in the 10,000 metres in 30:29.04. The following year he won the 5000 and 10000 metres at the Southeast Asian Games.

2021

Tuntivate qualified for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo with his time of 27:17.14. In addition, he is the first Thai (mixed American) ever who entered 10,000 metres and finished rank 23 in 29.01.92.

International competitions

Personal bests

Outdoor

• 1500 metres – 3:37.41 (Los Angeles, CA (USA))
• Mile – 3:57.87 (Lipscomb Academy, Nashville, TN (USA))
• 5000 metres – 13:15.67 (Stadium De Veen, Heusden-Zolder, (Belgium))
• 10000 metres - 27:17.14 (JSerra Catholic HS, San Juan Capistrano, CA (USA))

Indoor

• 1000 metres – 2:28.14 (Boston, MA (USA))
• Mile – 3:57.36 (Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA))
• 3000 metres – 7:49.15 (Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA))
• 5000 metres – 13:08.41 (Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA))

References