Wilson Boit Kipketer
- Born
- Oct 6, 1973 (53 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 3000 m
Wilson Boit Kipketer is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on October 6, 1973. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 3:40.29 in the 1500m, 7:33.96 in the 3000m, 13:59.2h in the 5000m, 28:43.89 in the 10000m and 2:11:07 in the Marathon. He has earned 6 gold and 6 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase7:59.08
2009 season best2:11:07Oct 25, 2009 · Frankfurt
Medals3Olympic Games: 1 silver · World Championships: 1 gold, 1 silver
Personal best · 3000 m7:33.96
As of Oct 28, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 7:59.08 (#13 all-time), 3000 m 7:33.96, 2009 season best 2:11:07 (Oct 25, 2009, Frankfurt (GER)) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · World Championships: 1 gold, 1 silver · 53 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| World Championships | 1 | 1 | – | 2 |
| Total | 1 | 2 | – | 3 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Marathon | 2:11:07 | – | Oct 25, 2009 | Frankfurt (GER) |
| 2008 | Marathon | 2:14:05 | – | Oct 26, 2008 | Frankfurt (GER) |
| 2007 | Marathon | 2:13:08 | – | Oct 28, 2007 | Frankfurt (GER) |
| 2006 | 3000m | 8:07.78 | – | May 14, 2006 | Montgeron (FRA) |
| 2006 | 3000mSt | 9:02.55 | – | May 30, 2006 | Ostrava (CZE) |
| 2005 | 3000m | 7:45.41 | – | Jun 12, 2005 | Villeneuve d'Ascq (FRA) |
| 2005 | 3000mSt | 8:09.32 | – | Jun 14, 2005 | Olympic Stadium, Athina (GRE) |
| 2004 | 3000mSt | 8:16.27 | – | Jul 27, 2004 | Stockholm (SWE) |