John Kipkurgat

John Kipkurgat

KenyaKenya
Born
Mar 16, 1944 (82 years old)
Events
800 m · 1500 m

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.

Personal best · 800 m1:43.91
#167 all-time
1976 season best1:45.9May 22, 1976
Personal best · 1500 m3:39.9h

As of Nov 7, 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

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mChristchurch 1974Kenya 800 m all-time list1:43.911,207 pts#167
1500mChristchurch 1975Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:39.9h1,108 pts–
1000mAshburton 19742:19.001,089 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1976800m 1:45.9–May 22, 1976–
1975800m 1:45.33–Jul 19, 1975Durham, NC (USA)
19751500m 3:39.9h–Jan 26, 1975Christchurch (NZL)
1974800m 1:43.91–Jan 29, 1974Christchurch (NZL)
19741000m 2:19.00–Jan 12, 1974–
19741500m 3:41.6h–Jan 20, 1974Christchurch (NZL)
1973800m 1:45.2h–Sep 29, 1973–
19731500m 3:40.6h–Dec 1, 1973Nairobi (KEN)
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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.

John Kipkurgat competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

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