Benjamin Kipkurui

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Benjamin Kipkurui (born 28 December 1980 in Molo) is a Kenyan runner who specializes in the 1500 metres. He holds the world junior record in 1000 metres with 2:15.00 minutes, achieved on 17 July 1999 in Nice.

He belongs to the Kipsigis tribe.

[edit] Achievements

Year	Tournament	Venue	Result	Extra
1998	World Junior Championships	Annecy, France	2nd
2000	IAAF Grand Prix Final	Doha, Qatar	4th
2003	All-Africa Games	Abuja, Nigeria	3rd
	World Athletics Final	Monte Carlo, Monaco	8th

[edit] Personal bests

• 800 metres - 1:44.56 min (1999)
• 1500 metres - 3:30.67 min (2001)
• One mile - 3:49.34 min (2000)

[edit] External link

• IAAF profile for Benjamin Kipkurui