Barnabas Kipyego

Barnabas Kipyego is a Kenyan steeplechase runner born on June 12, 1995, in Kenya. He specializes in the 3000 metres steeplechase and achieved early success at the world junior level.

Kipyego was the 2014 World U20 champion in the 3000 metres steeplechase, claiming the world junior title in Bydgoszcz, Poland. This victory established him as one of Kenya's promising young talents in this demanding event.

As a World U20 champion in the steeplechase, Kipyego demonstrated his potential in one of Kenya's traditionally strong events. His junior world title positioned him among the emerging talents in Kenyan distance running and steeplechase.