Asbel Kiprop
- Born
- Jun 30, 1989 (37 years old)
- Birthplace
- Eldoret, Kenya
- Events
- 1500 m · 800 m
- Height
- 1.88 m
- Weight
- 62 kg
Asbel Kiprop is a Kenyan middle-distance runner born on 30 June 1989, specializing in the 1500 metres. He was awarded the Olympic gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Games after original winner Rashid Ramzi was disqualified for doping, and went on to win three consecutive World Championship titles in 2011, 2013, and 2015.
His personal best of 3:26.69 ranks among the fastest times ever recorded in the event. Kiprop first emerged on the international stage at the 2007 All-Africa Games, where he claimed the 1500 metres title.
He added an African Championships gold in 2010, building on a bronze medal from the 2008 edition. His career was cut short when he failed a doping test in November 2017 and received a four-year ban from competition.
As of Oct 27, 2026: 1500 m 3:26.69 (#3 all-time), 800 m 1:43.15 (#71 all-time), 2024 season best 3:55.1h (May 2, 2024, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: AK National Police Service Track And Field Championships, May 2, 2024, 3:55.1h · Olympic Games: 1 gold · World Championships: 3 gold · World record (4x1500 Metres Relay) · 37 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| World Championships | 3 | – | – | 3 |
| Total | 4 | – | – | 4 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1500m | 3:55.1h | – | May 2, 2024 | AK National Police Service Track And Field Championships |
| 2017 | 800m | 1:44.43 | – | Jul 9, 2017 | London Müller Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Promotional Events |
| 2017 | 1500m | 3:33.17 | – | Jun 18, 2017 | Stockholm BAUHAUS Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline |
| 2017 | Mile | 3:58.24 | – | May 27, 2017 | Eugene Prefontaine Classic |
| 2017 | CrossCount | 22:22 | – | Mar 26, 2017 | 42nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Kololo, Kampala |
| 2016 | 800m | 1:44.6h | – | Apr 15, 2016 | Eldoret (KEN) |
| 2016 | 1000m | 2:14.23 | – | Aug 25, 2016 | Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Diamond Discipline |
| 2016 | 1500m | 3:29.33 | – | Jun 5, 2016 | Birmingham British Athletics GP, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Diamond Discipline |