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Barnabas Kipyego
- Born
- Jun 12, 1995 (31 years old)
- Birthplace
- Kenya, Kenya
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track
Barnabas Kipyego is a Kenyan steeplechase runner born on June 12, 1995, in Kenya. He specializes in the 3000 metres steeplechase and achieved early success at the world junior level.
Kipyego was the 2014 World U20 champion in the 3000 metres steeplechase, claiming the world junior title in Bydgoszcz, Poland. This victory established him as one of Kenya's promising young talents in this demanding event.
As a World U20 champion in the steeplechase, Kipyego demonstrated his potential in one of Kenya's traditionally strong events. His junior world title positioned him among the emerging talents in Kenyan distance running and steeplechase.
As of Oct 31, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:09.13 (#89 all-time), 2000 Metres Short Track 5:22.10, 2022 season best 8:39.39 (May 25, 2022, Estadio Iberoamericano, Huelva (ESP)) · Last competition: 61st Golden Spike, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava, May 31, 2022, 8:51.21 · 31 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3000mSt | 8:39.39 | – | May 25, 2022 | Meeting Iberoamericano, Estadio Iberoamericano, Huelva |
| 2021 | 3000mSt | 8:24.77 | – | Jun 3, 2021 | Meeting Iberoamericano, Estadio Iberoamericano, Huelva |
| 2021 | 5000m | 13:56.19 | – | Jul 3, 2021 | KBC Nacht van de Atletiek, Stadion De Veen, Heusden-Zolder |
| 2019 | 2000Metres Indoor | 5:25.54 | – | Feb 10, 2019 | Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais, Liévin (i) |
| 2019 | 2000m Indoor | 5:25.54 | – | Feb 10, 2019 | Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais, Liévin (i) |
| 2019 | 3000mSt | 8:12.93 | – | May 21, 2019 | 2019 Nanjing World Challenge, Olympic Stadium, Nanjing |
| 2018 | 3000mSt | 8:17.08 | – | Jun 27, 2018 | Meeting Stanislas Nancy, Stade Raymond Petit, Tomblaine |
| 2017 | 2000Metres | 5:22.10 | – | Jun 2, 2017 | Andújar (ESP) |