Benjamin Kipkurui
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Benjamin Kipkurui (born 28 December 1980 in Molo) is a Kenyan runner who specializes in the 1500 metres. He holds the world junior record in 1000 metres with 2:15.00 minutes, achieved on 17 July 1999 in Nice.
He belongs to the Kipsigis tribe.
Achievements
[edit | edit source]| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing File:Flag of Kenya.svg Kenya | |||||
| 1998 | World Junior Championships | Annecy, France | 2nd | 1500m | 3:42.67 |
| 2000 | IAAF Grand Prix Final | Doha, Qatar | 4th | 1500m | 3:37.38 |
| 2003 | All-Africa Games | Abuja, Nigeria | 3rd | 1500m | 3:38.94 |
| World Athletics Final | Monte Carlo, Monaco | 8th | 1500m | 3:42.27 | |
Personal bests
[edit | edit source]- 800 metres - 1:44.56 min (1999)
- 1500 metres - 3:30.67 min (2001)
- One mile - 3:49.34 min (2000)
External links
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Categories:
- 1980 births
- Living people
- Kenyan men middle-distance runners
- African Games bronze medalists for Kenya
- African Games bronze medalists in athletics (track and field)
- African Games athletes for Kenya
- Athletes (track and field) at the 2003 All-Africa Games
- 21st-century Kenyan sportsmen
- Kenyan athletics biography stubs