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Barnabas Kipyego

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Barnabas Kipyego

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Birth dateJun 12, 1995
BirthplaceKenya, Kenya
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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.

Key facts
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)
2022 season best
Last competition
61st Golden Spike, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava
May 31, 2022 · 8:51.21
61st Golden Spike, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava
Age
31 years old

As of Sep 15, 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

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2022
3000mSt
8:39.39-May 25, 2022
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Meeting Iberoamericano, Estadio Iberoamericano, Huelva
2021
3000mSt
8:24.77-Jun 3, 2021
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Meeting Iberoamericano, Estadio Iberoamericano, Huelva
2021
5000m
13:56.19-Jul 3, 2021-KBC Nacht van de Atletiek, Stadion De Veen, Heusden-Zolder
2019
2000m
5:25.54-Feb 10, 2019-Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais, Liévin (i)
2019
2000Metres
5:25.54-Feb 10, 2019
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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)
2017
3000mSt
8:14.13-Jun 8, 2017
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Roma Golden Gala - Pietro Mennea, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Diamond Discipline
2016
3000mSt
8:09.13-Jul 15, 2016
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Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco - Diamond Discipline
2016
10Kilometr
30:05-Apr 24, 2016-Valenciennes (FRA)
2015
3000mSt
8:21.93-May 30, 2015
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Eugene Prefontaine Classic
2014
3000mSt
8:17.03-Aug 24, 2014
↓
Birmingham British Athletics Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Diamond Discipline

2022

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:51.21-May 3161st Golden Spike, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava
3000mSt
8:39.39-May 25Meeting Iberoamericano, Estadio Iberoamericano, Huelva
3000mSt
9:17.70-Mar 53rd Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

2017

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:37.21-Jul 7Sotteville-lès-Rouen Meeting International, Sotteville-lès-Rouen
3000mSt
8:23.13-Jun 28Golden Spike Ostrava 2017, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava
3000mSt
8:38.0HT-Jun 23Nairobi Kenya World Championship Trials, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:14.13-Jun 8Roma Golden Gala - Pietro Mennea, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Diamond Discipline
2000Metres
5:22.10-Jun 2Andújar Meeting Internacional, Andújar

2016

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:45.54-Aug 25Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt
8:15.62-Jul 18Sotteville-lès-Rouen Meeting International, Sotteville-lès-Rouen
3000mSt
8:09.13-Jul 15Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt
8:45.53-Jul 1Eldoret Kenyan Olympic Trials, Eldoret
3000mSt
8:36.43-Jun 30Eldoret Kenyan Olympic Trials, Eldoret
3000mSt
8:14.74-Jun 5Birmingham British Athletics GP, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt
8:10.11-May 6Doha IAAF Diamond League, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline
10Kilometr
30:05-Apr 24Valenciennes 10 km, Valenciennes
3000mSt
8:56.9HT-Apr 14Eldoret

2015

3 performances

2014

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:26.19-Sep 5Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt
8:25.64-Sep 2Zagreb IAAF World Challenge, Sports Park Mladost, Zagreb
3000mSt
8:17.03-Aug 24Birmingham British Athletics Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt
8:25.57-Jul 27IAAF World Junior Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
3000mSt
8:31.72-Jul 25IAAF World Junior Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
3000mSt
8:31.72-Jul 23IAAF World Junior Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
3000mSt
8:25.57-Jul 23IAAF World Junior Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
3000mSt
8:24.10-Jun 25Nairobi Kenyan Junior Championships, Nairobi

Honours

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IAAF World Junior Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2014
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Barnabas Kipyego's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Barnabas Kipyego's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:09.13, set on Jul 15, 2016 in Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON), #89 on the all-time list.

Which events does Barnabas Kipyego compete in?

Barnabas Kipyego competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

How did Barnabas Kipyego perform in 2022?

2022 season best: 8:39.39, set on May 25, 2022 in Estadio Iberoamericano, Huelva (ESP). Last competition: 61st Golden Spike, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava on May 31, 2022, 8:51.21.