
Luka Kiptoo Kipkoech
- Born
- Dec 9, 1970 (55 years old)
- Events
- 800 m · 1500 m
Luka Kiptoo Kipkoech is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on December 9, 1970. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 800m-short-track.
His personal bests include 1:45.13 in the 800m, 3:42.33 in the 1500m, 1:51.72 in the 800m-short-track, 1:57.37 in the 800m-short-track and 2:37.45 in the 1000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
Personal best · 800 m1:45.13
2000 season best1:46.64Jul 5, 2000 · Cardiff
Personal best · 1500 m3:42.33
As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 m 1:45.13 (#498 all-time), 1500 m 3:42.33, 2000 season best 1:46.64 (Jul 5, 2000, Cardiff (GBR)) · 55 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
800m-short-trackIndoorBirmingham 20001:51.721,031 pts–
800m-short-track20001:57.37876 pts–
1000mIndoorStuttgart 20002:37.45776 pts–
1000m-short-track20002:37.45776 pts–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 800m | 1:46.64 | – | Jul 5, 2000 | Cardiff (GBR) |
| 2000 | 800m-short-track Indoor | 1:51.72 | – | Jan 30, 2000 | AAA Indoor Championships |
| 2000 | 800m-short-track | 1:57.37 | – | Jan 29, 2000 | – |
| 2000 | 1000m-short-track | 2:37.45 | – | Feb 6, 2000 | – |
| 2000 | 1000m Indoor | 2:37.45 | – | Feb 6, 2000 | Stuttgart (GER) (i) |
| 2000 | 1000m-short-track Indoor | 2:37.45 | – | Feb 6, 2000 | Stuttgart (GER) (i) |
| 1999 | 800m | 1:45.13 | – | Aug 11, 1999 | Weltklasse Zürich |
| 1999 | 1500m | 3:42.33 | – | Jun 9, 1999 | Milano (ITA) |