Bernard Kiptanui Kiptum

Bernard Kiptanui Kiptum

Born
Oct 8, 1986 (40 years old)
Events
1500 m · 2000 Metres Short Track

Bernard Kiptanui Kiptum is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on October 8, 1986. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:48.93 in the 800m, 3:33.23 in the 1500m, 3:58.32 in the Mile, 7:57.26 in the 3000m and 3:39.84 in the 1500m-short-track. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 1500 m3:33.23
2015 season best30:20May 17, 2015 · Cleveland, OH
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track5:02.16

As of Nov 7, 2026: 1500 m 3:33.23 (#266 all-time), 2000 Metres Short Track 5:02.16, 2015 season best 30:20 (May 17, 2015, Cleveland, OH (USA)) · 40 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mLausanne 2004Kenya 800 m all-time list1:48.931,057 pts–
1500mAthina 2006Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:33.231,200 pts#266
MileStretford 2007Kenya Mile all-time list3:58.321,096 pts–
3000mVila Real de Santo António 2008Kenya 3000 m all-time list7:57.261,072 pts–
1500m-short-track20073:39.841,160 pts–
1500m-short-trackIndoorPireaus 20073:39.841,160 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
201510Kilometr 30:20–May 17, 2015Cleveland, OH (USA)
20141500m 3:41.0h–May 15, 2014Nairobi (KEN)
201410Kilometr 29:18–Dec 31, 2014Luanda (ANG)
2013800m 1:49.91–May 20, 2013Basel (SUI)
20131500m 3:38.8h–Jun 22, 2013Kenyan Championships
20131500m-short-track 3:41.13–Jan 29, 2013–
20131500m-short-track Indoor3:41.13–Jan 29, 2013Wien (AUT) (i)
20132000m Indoor5:02.16–Jan 26, 2013Bordeaux (FRA) (i)
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Bernard Kiptanui Kiptum's 1500 m personal best is 3:33.23, set on Jul 3, 2006 in Olympic Stadium, Athina (GRE), #266 on the all-time list.

Bernard Kiptanui Kiptum competes in the 1500 m and 2000 Metres Short Track.

2015 season best: 30:20, set on May 17, 2015 in Cleveland, OH (USA).