Moses Kiptanui

Moses Kiptanui

Born
Oct 1, 1970 (56 years old)
Birthplace
Rift Valley Province, Kenya
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 3000 m
Height
1.79 m
Weight
60 kg

Moses Kiptanui is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, Moses Kiptanui 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. Moses Kiptanui's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.

Throughout their competitive career, Moses Kiptanui participated in numerous prestigious athletic competitions at various levels of competition. These events provided opportunities to test their abilities against quality opponents and pursue personal records and season bests. Consistent participation in high-level competitions allowed Moses Kiptanui to continuously improve their athletic performances and gain valuable international experience. Their competitive record demonstrates sustained excellence across multiple seasons and competitions. The athlete's achievements in competition solidified their reputation as a serious and accomplished track and field competitor.

Moses Kiptanui'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, Moses Kiptanui'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 steeplechase7:56.16
2000 season best8:16.68Jun 23, 2000 · Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis
Medals5Olympic Games: 1 silver · World Championships: 3 gold, 1 silver
Personal best · 3000 m7:27.18

As of Oct 27, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 7:56.16 (#8 all-time), 3000 m 7:27.18, 2000 season best 8:16.68 (Jun 23, 2000, Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis (FRA)) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · World Championships: 3 gold, 1 silver · 56 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mNairobi 19923:34.0h1,189 pts–
MileOslo 19913:54.011,150 pts–
3000mMonaco 19957:27.181,258 pts–
5000mRoma 199612:54.851,229 pts#80
3000mStKöln 19977:56.161,276 pts#8
1500m-short-track19963:36.881,201 pts–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games–1–1
World Championships31–4
Total32–5

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20003000m 7:38.33–Feb 6, 2000–
20003000m Indoor7:38.33–Feb 6, 2000Stuttgart (GER) (i)
20003000m-short-track 7:38.33–Feb 6, 2000–
20003000m-short-track Indoor7:38.33–Feb 6, 2000Stuttgart (GER) (i)
20003000mSt 8:16.68–Jun 23, 2000Paris-St-Denis Meeting Gaz de France
20002MilesShor 8:19.88–Feb 20, 2000–
20002Miles Indoor8:19.88–Feb 20, 2000Birmingham (GBR) (i)
20002MilesShor Indoor8:19.88–Feb 20, 2000Birmingham (GBR) (i)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Moses Kiptanui's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 7:56.16, set on Aug 24, 1997 in Köln (GER), #8 on the all-time list.

Moses Kiptanui competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 m.

2000 season best: 8:16.68, set on Jun 23, 2000 in Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis (FRA).

Moses Kiptanui has won 1 Olympic Games medal and 4 World Championships medals.