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John Kipkurgat

John Kipkurgat

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Birth dateMar 16, 1944
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John Kipkurgat (born 16 March 1944) is a Kenyan former middle-distance runner who won gold in men's 800 metres at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games.

Key facts
800 m
1:43.91
#167 all-time
1500 m
3:39.9h
1976 season best
1:45.9
May 22, 1976
1976 season best
Age
82 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 800 m 1:43.91 (#167 all-time), 1500 m 3:39.9h, 1976 season best 1:45.9 (May 22, 1976) · 82 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1976
800m
1:45.9-May 22, 1976
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1975
800m
1:45.33-Jul 19, 1975
↑
Durham, NC (USA)
1975
1500m
3:39.9h-Jan 26, 1975
↑
Christchurch (NZL)
1974
800m
1:43.91-Jan 29, 1974
↑
Christchurch (NZL)
1974
1000m
2:19.00-Jan 12, 1974--
1974
1500m
3:41.6h-Jan 20, 1974
↑
Christchurch (NZL)
1973
800m
1:45.2h-Sep 29, 1973
↑
-
1973
1500m
3:40.6h-Dec 1, 1973
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
1972
800m
1:47.9h-May 27, 1972
↑
-

1976

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:45.9-May 22-

1975

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:45.33-Jul 19Durham, NC
1500m
3:39.9HT-Jan 26Christchurch

1974

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:43.91-Jan 29Christchurch Commonwealth Games, Christchurch
800m
1:44.38-Jan 27Christchurch Commonwealth Games, Christchurch
1500m
3:41.6HT-Jan 20Christchurch
1000m
2:19.00-Jan 12Ashburton

1973

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:45.7HT-Dec 8Kisumu
1500m
3:40.6HT-Dec 1Nairobi
800m
1:45.2HT-Sep 29Nairobi

1972

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:47.9HT-May 27Nairobi

Honours

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Christchurch Commonwealth Games

800 Metres

1974
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Christchurch Commonwealth Games

800 Metres

1974
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is John Kipkurgat's 800 m personal best?

John Kipkurgat's 800 m personal best is 1:43.91, set on Jan 29, 1974 in Christchurch (NZL), #167 on the all-time list.

Which events does John Kipkurgat compete in?

John Kipkurgat competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

How did John Kipkurgat perform in 1976?

1976 season best: 1:45.9, set on May 22, 1976.