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Kipchoge Keino
- Born
- Jan 17, 1940 (86 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m · 1500 m
Kipchoge Keino is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on January 17, 1940. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:46.41 in the 800m, 3:34.91 in the 1500m, 3:53.1h in the Mile, 7:39.6h in the 3000m and 13:24.2h in the 5000m. He has earned 2 gold and 3 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
Personal best · 3000 m7:39.6h
1973 season best3:39.63Jan 13, 1973 · Lagos
Medals4Olympic Games: 2 gold, 2 silver
Personal best · 1500 m3:34.91
As of Nov 7, 2026: 3000 m 7:39.6h, 1500 m 3:34.91 (#510 all-time), 1973 season best 3:39.63 (Jan 13, 1973, Lagos (NGR)) · Olympic Games: 2 gold, 2 silver · 86 years old
Personal bests
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Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 2 | 2 | – | 4 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 1500m | 3:39.63 | – | Jan 13, 1973 | Lagos (NGR) |
| 1972 | 800m | 1:46.41 | – | Aug 23, 1972 | München (GER) |
| 1972 | 1500m | 3:36.8h | – | Jun 24, 1972 | Mombasa (KEN) |
| 1972 | mile-short-track | 3:59.4h | – | Jan 14, 1972 | – |
| 1972 | 3000mSt | 8:23.64 | – | Sep 4, 1972 | – |
| 1972 | 10000m | 28:48.8h | – | Apr 29, 1972 | Kobe (JPN) |
| 1971 | 1500m | 3:36.8h | – | Aug 15, 1971 | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 1971 | Mile | 3:54.4h | – | Jul 6, 1971 | – |