Ben Jipcho

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Medal record
Men's Athletics
Competitor for  Kenya
Olympic Games
Silver	1972 Munich	3000 m steeplechase
All-Africa Games
Gold	1973 Lagos	5.000 m
Gold	1973 Lagos	3.000 m steeplechase

Ben Jipcho (born March 1, 1943) is a former athlete from Kenya, who won the silver medal in the 3.000 metres Steeplechase at the 1972 Summer Olympics, behind his teammate Kipchoge Keino.

Jipcho won 5.000 metres race in the 1973 All-Africa Games. He also won the golden medal in the 5000 metres and 3000 metres Steeplechase, and the bronze medal in the 1500 metres at the 1974 Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Records
Preceded by Anders Gärderud	Men's Steeplechase World Record Holder January 15, 1973 – June 25, 1975	Succeeded by Anders Gärderud
Awards
Preceded by Lasse Virén	Track & Field Athlete of the Year 1973	Succeeded by Rick Wohlhuter
Sporting positions
Preceded by Emiel Puttemans	Men's 5.000m Best Year Performance 1974	Succeeded by Emiel Puttemans
Preceded by Anders Gärderud	Men's 3.000m Steeple Best Year Performance 1973	Succeeded by Anders Gärderud