Luka Kiptoo Kipkoech

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

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mZürich 1999Kenya 800 m all-time list1:45.131,170 pts#498
1500mMilano 1999Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:42.331,076 pts–
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

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2000800m 1:46.64–Jul 5, 2000Cardiff (GBR)
2000800m-short-track Indoor1:51.72–Jan 30, 2000AAA Indoor Championships
2000800m-short-track 1:57.37–Jan 29, 2000–
20001000m-short-track 2:37.45–Feb 6, 2000–
20001000m Indoor2:37.45–Feb 6, 2000Stuttgart (GER) (i)
20001000m-short-track Indoor2:37.45–Feb 6, 2000Stuttgart (GER) (i)
1999800m 1:45.13–Aug 11, 1999Weltklasse Zürich
19991500m 3:42.33–Jun 9, 1999Milano (ITA)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Luka Kiptoo Kipkoech's 800 m personal best is 1:45.13, set on Aug 11, 1999 in Zürich (SUI), #498 on the all-time list.

Luka Kiptoo Kipkoech competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

2000 season best: 1:46.64, set on Jul 5, 2000 in Cardiff (GBR).