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Nixon Kiprotich

Nixon Kiprotich

KENKENMen
Birth dateDec 4, 1962
BirthplaceBaringo County, Kenya
Height1.85 m
Weight68 kg

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

A defining moment in Nixon Kiprotich's career came through participation in Olympic Games competition. This achievement represented one of sport's highest honors, reflecting years of dedicated preparation and athletic excellence. Competing on the Olympic stage tested Nixon Kiprotich against the world's finest athletes and required peak physical and mental conditioning. The experience at Olympic competition enhanced Nixon Kiprotich's credibility as an elite international athlete. Such high-level competition provided invaluable experience and contributed substantially to their lasting legacy in track and field athletics. Their influence and reputation within the athletic community provided inspiration for subsequent generations of track and field athletes. The athlete's commitment to excellence serves as a model for dedication in sports.

Nixon Kiprotich's career in competitive athletics demonstrates the importance of dedication, technical expertise, and consistent effort in achieving athletic success. Throughout their competitive years, they contributed meaningfully to track and field sports through their performances and athletic achievements. The athlete's career exemplifies how sustained commitment to athletic excellence yields lasting recognition and respect within the sporting community. After transitioning from elite competition, Nixon Kiprotich's influence remained significant as younger athletes looked to their achievements as models for athletic development. Their legacy within track and field athletics continues as a testament to the value of disciplined training and unwavering commitment to competitive excellence.

Key facts
800 m
1:43.31
1000 Metres
2:16.45
1995 season best
1:46.96
Jul 7, 1995 · Crystal Palace, London (GBR)
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 silver
Age
63 years old

As of Sep 17, 2026: 800 m 1:43.31 (#83 all-time), 1000 Metres 2:16.45, 1995 season best 1:46.96 (Jul 7, 1995, Crystal Palace, London (GBR)) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 63 years old

PB

Personal bests

45.8HT
3:38.76
2:16.45
7:14.9HT
🏅

Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games-1-1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1995
800m
1:46.96-Jul 7, 1995
Crystal Palace, London (GBR)
1994
800m
1:44.48-Jul 30, 1994
Hechtel (BEL)
1994
1500m
3:39.06-Jul 12, 1994
Stockholm (SWE)
1993
800m
1:43.54-Sep 5, 1993
Rieti (ITA)
1993
1000m
2:18.63-Jul 2, 1993
Villeneuve d'Ascq (FRA)
1992
800m
1:43.31-Sep 6, 1992
Rieti (ITA)
1992
4x800Metre
7:14.9h-Jun 5, 1992-Sheffield (GBR)
1991
800m
1:52.72-Jul 10, 1991
Lausanne (SUI)
1990
800m
1:44.43-Jul 16, 1990
Barcelona (ESP)
1990
1000m
2:16.84-Jul 6, 1990
Edinburgh (GBR)
1989
400m
45.8h-Sep 15, 1989-Nairobi (KEN)
1989
800m
1:43.38-Aug 16, 1989
Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI)
1989
1000m
2:16.45-Jul 14, 1989
Crystal Palace, London (GBR)
1989
1500m
3:38.76-Jul 22, 1989
Dublin (IRL)
1988
800m
1:44.5h-Aug 13, 1988
Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)
1987
800m
1:46.8h-Jul 10, 1987
Nairobi (KEN)

1995

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.96-Jul 7London KP Games, Crystal Palace, London
800m
1:48.41-Jul 3Paris Meeting Gaz de France, Paris
800m
1:47.66-May 30Bratislava Slovnaft '95, Bratislava

1994

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:50.51-Aug 30Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
800m
1:44.73-Aug 28Rieti 1994, Rieti
800m
1:45.33-Aug 21Köln ASV Sportfest der Weltklasse, Köln
800m
1:47.22-Aug 17Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
800m
1:45.80-Aug 13-
800m
1:44.91-Aug 2Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco
800m
1:44.48-Jul 30Hechtel Night of Athletics, Hechtel
800m
1:46.37-Jul 18Nice Nikaïa, Nice
800m
1:45.94-Jul 15London TSB Games, Crystal Palace, London
1500m
3:39.06-Jul 12Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
800m
1:45.41-Jul 6Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
800m
1:47.35-Jun 3Budapest

1993

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:43.54-Sep 5Rieti
800m
1:45.51-Sep 3Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
800m
1:44.42-Aug 27Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
800m
1:44.09-Aug 7Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco
800m
1:44.77-Aug 4Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
800m
1:47.20-Jul 21Nice Nikaïa, Nice
800m
1:45.36-Jul 5Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
1000m
2:18.63-Jul 2Villeneuve d'Ascq Meeting BNP, Villeneuve d'Ascq

1992

18 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:43.31-Sep 6Rieti
800m
1:45.92-Sep 4-
800m
1:45.25-Aug 28-
800m
1:45.16-Aug 25-
800m
1:44.72-Aug 21Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
800m
1:44.17-Aug 19Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
800m
1:43.55-Aug 16Köln Weltklasse, Köln
800m
1:44.14-Aug 11Monaco, Stade Louis II, Monaco
800m
1:43.70-Aug 5The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
800m
1:46.02-Aug 2The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
800m
1:47.45-Aug 1The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
800m
1:45.90-Jul 13-
800m
1:44.94-Jul 10London TSB Games, London
800m
1:44.61-Jul 8Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
800m
1:47.06-Jul 2Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
800m
1:45.60-Jul 1-
800m
1:44.29-Jun 28Adriaan Paulen Memorial, Hengelo
4x800Metre
7:14.9HT-Jun 5Sheffield

1991

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:52.72-Jul 10Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne

1990

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:45.17-Sep 7Athina GPF, Athina
800m
1:44.61-Aug 15Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
800m
1:45.28-Aug 12-
800m
1:45.21-Aug 10Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
800m
1:45.05-Jul 30Getxo
800m
1:44.47-Jul 26La Coruna, La Coruña
800m
1:44.93-Jul 20London Parcelforce Games, London
800m
1:44.43-Jul 16Barcelona
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Honours

🥈

The XXV Olympic Games

800 Metres

1992
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Auckland Commonwealth Games

800 Metres

1990
🥈

Auckland Commonwealth Games

800 Metres

1990
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Lagos African Championships

800 Metres

1989
🥉

Lagos African Championships

1500 Metres

1989
🥉

Barcelona IAAF World Cup

800 Metres

1989
🥉

Lagos African Championships

1500 Metres

1989
🥇

Lagos African Championships

800 Metres

1989
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The XXIV Olympic Games

800 Metres

1988
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Nixon Kiprotich's 800 m personal best?

Nixon Kiprotich's 800 m personal best is 1:43.31, set on Sep 6, 1992 in Rieti (ITA), #83 on the all-time list.

Which events does Nixon Kiprotich compete in?

Nixon Kiprotich competes in the 800 m and 1000 Metres.

How did Nixon Kiprotich perform in 1995?

1995 season best: 1:46.96, set on Jul 7, 1995 in Crystal Palace, London (GBR).

How many medals has Nixon Kiprotich won?

Nixon Kiprotich has won 1 Olympic Games medal.