Sammy Kiplagat Cheptoo

Sammy Kiplagat Cheptoo

KenyaKenya
Born
Oct 4, 1973 (53 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 3000 m

Sammy Kiplagat Cheptoo is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on October 4, 1973. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:53.33 in the 800m, 3:41.97 in the 1500m, 7:49.79 in the 3000m, 13:28.79 in the 5000m and 1:03:46 in the Semi. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:24.22
#575 all-time
2014 season best4:17.97Jan 17, 2014 · Hamilton
2014 season best
Personal best · 3000 m7:49.79

As of Nov 7, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:24.22 (#575 all-time), 3000 m 7:49.79, 2014 season best 4:17.97 (Jan 17, 2014, Hamilton (BER)) · 53 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mEldoret 2001Kenya 800 m all-time list1:53.33934 pts–
1500mGent 2003Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:41.971,081 pts–
3000mDessau 2002Kenya 3000 m all-time list7:49.791,117 pts–
5000mHeusden-Zolder 2002Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:28.791,107 pts–
SemiNairobi 2006Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:03:461,040 pts–
MarathonTX 2009Kenya Marathon all-time list2:24:58876 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2014MileRoad 4:17.97–Jan 17, 2014Hamilton (BER)
20145Kilometre 14:32–Jun 14, 2014Cutlerville, MI (USA)
20148Kilometre 24:57–Mar 16, 2014New Orleans, LA (USA)
201410Kilometr 30:02–Apr 19, 2014New Orleans, LA (USA)
201410MilesRoa 52:06–Apr 13, 2014Austin, TX (USA)
2014Semi 1:06:39–Jan 19, 2014Hamilton (BER)
20135Kilometre 14:44–Sep 21, 2013Alton, IL (USA)
201310Kilometr 30:22–May 11, 2013Tupelo, MS (USA)
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Sammy Kiplagat Cheptoo's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:24.22, set on May 20, 2002 in Rehlingen (GER), #575 on the all-time list.

Sammy Kiplagat Cheptoo competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 m.

2014 season best: 4:17.97, set on Jan 17, 2014 in Hamilton (BER).