Kenneth Rooks

Kenneth Rooks (born 21 October 1999) is an American track and field athlete. Originally from College Place, Washington, Rooks represents Nike and will compete for Team USA in the 3000 m steeplechase at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Prior to going pro, Rooks competed for the BYU Cougars. While there, he won the 2023 NCAA Division I Outdoor Championship in the 3000m steeplechase by over 6 seconds. He went on to win the 3000m steeplechase at the 2023 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships despite falling during the race. In high school, Rooks won two WIAA cross country state championships (2015, 2017) and graduated as valedictorian.

Rooks is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as a missionary in Kampala, Uganda. He is married to Taylor Human.