Michael Kipyego

Born
Oct 2, 1983 (43 years old)
Birthplace
Marakwet District, Kenya
Events
3000 m steeplechase · Marathon

Michael Kipyego is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, Michael Kipyego established themselves as a respected competitor at both national and international levels. The athlete demonstrated exceptional technical skills and maintained high standards of performance across multiple seasons. Their commitment to excellence and improvement drove them to pursue personal records and competitive success. Michael Kipyego's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.

Michael Kipyego's competitive achievements were highlighted by participation in world-class competitions including World Championships. These prestigious international events provided platforms to compete against the finest distance runners from around the globe. Such participation demanded exceptional preparation, peak athletic conditioning, and strategic race execution. The athlete's ability to compete effectively at championship level demonstrated their technical expertise and mental fortitude. Their performances at these elite competitions contributed significantly to their professional reputation and helped establish them as a top-tier competitor in their discipline.

Michael Kipyego's personal records and best performances remain testament to their athletic abilities and years of rigorous training. These achievements represent the peak of their competitive career and demonstrate their natural talent combined with dedicated preparation. The athlete's performances contributed to the advancement of their sport and helped establish competitive standards within their discipline. After retirement from elite competition, Michael Kipyego's legacy continued to inspire emerging athletes pursuing careers in track and field. Their dedication to athletic excellence serves as an enduring example of the commitment required to achieve success at the highest levels of international competition.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:08.48
2020 season best2:29:06Jan 5, 2020 · Vadodara
Personal best · Marathon2:06:48

As of Oct 30, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:08.48 (#77 all-time), Marathon 2:06:48 (#390 all-time), 2020 season best 2:29:06 (Jan 5, 2020, Vadodara (IND)) · 43 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mNijmegen 20053:39.931,108 pts–
3000mDakar 20097:50.031,116 pts–
SemiLille 20111:02:081,102 pts–
MarathonEindhoven 20112:06:481,189 pts#390
3000mStMonaco 20098:08.481,219 pts#77
10KilometrRennes 201028:41–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2020Marathon 2:29:06–Jan 5, 2020Vadodara (IND)
2016Marathon 2:27:02–Apr 18, 2016Boston, MA (USA)
2015Marathon 2:16:54–Oct 18, 2015Toronto (CAN)
2014Marathon 2:06:58–Feb 23, 2014Tokyo (JPN)
2013Semi 1:05:24–Dec 29, 2013Kochi (IND)
2013Marathon 2:06:58–Feb 24, 2013Tokyo (JPN)
2012Marathon 2:07:37–Feb 26, 2012Tokyo (JPN)
2011Semi 1:02:08–Sep 3, 2011Lille (FRA)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Michael Kipyego's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:08.48, set on Jul 28, 2009 in Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON), #77 on the all-time list.

Michael Kipyego competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and Marathon.

2020 season best: 2:29:06, set on Jan 5, 2020 in Vadodara (IND).