Photo: Erik van Leeuwen—GFDL
Benjamin Kiplagat
- Born
- Mar 4, 1989 (37 years old)
- Birthplace
- Bukwo District
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 3000 m
Benjamin Kiplagat is a Ugandan track and field athlete from Bukwo District who competes in middle and long distance events. He has represented Uganda in international competition.
Kiplagat has established himself as one of Uganda's prominent distance runners, competing on the European circuit and at major championships. His performances have contributed to Uganda's growing reputation in distance running.
As an athlete from the Bukwo District, an area known for producing talented runners, Kiplagat continues the tradition of East African excellence in athletics. He remains active in international competition.
As of Oct 27, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:03.81 (#28 all-time), 3000 m 7:46.50, 2021 season best 9:04.95 (May 8, 2021, Mandela National Stadium, Kampala (UGA)) · National record (3000 m steeplechase) · 37 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3000mSt | 9:04.95 | – | May 8, 2021 | Mandela National Stadium, Kampala (UGA) |
| 2019 | 3000mSt | 8:24.44 | – | Oct 1, 2019 | IAAF World Championships in Athletics |
| 2018 | 3000mSt | 8:34.85 | – | Jun 2, 2018 | Kampala (UGA) |
| 2017 | 3000mSt | 8:46.31 | – | Jul 20, 2017 | Kampala (UGA) |
| 2016 | 3000mSt | 8:20.35 | – | Jul 15, 2016 | Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco - Diamond Discipline |
| 2015 | 3000mSt | 8:29.83 | – | May 17, 2015 | Shanghai Golden Grand Prix, Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai - Diamond Discipline |
| 2014 | 3000mSt | 8:26.05 | – | May 11, 2014 | Tokyo (JPN) |
| 2013 | 3000mSt | 8:13.07 | – | Jul 6, 2013 | Paris Meeting AREVA |