Sammy Kipketer

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Sammy Kipketer (born 29 September 1981 in Rokocho, Keiyo District) is a Kenyan long-distance runner who specializes in the 5000 metres and cross-country running.

He belongs to the Keiyo tribe, a sub tribe of Kalenjin. He was born in Rokocho, near Kaptarakwa. He is married and has 1 daughter, and he currently lives in Merewet, Uasin Gishu District. He is 1,66 metres tall, and has a weight of 52 kg.

He now trains with Daniel Komen who was Kenya's foremost runner for a while. Kipketer broke the 3,000m junior world record twice when he was 17. He has also broken the 13-minute barrier for the 5000 metres. He won a 10000 metres in Brussels with his personal record time of 26:49.38. Right now he is focusing on 10 kilometer races.

[edit] Achievements

Year Tournament Venue Result Extra
2000 World Cross Country Championships Vilamoura, Portugal 2nd Short race
2001 World Cross Country Championships Oostende, Belgium 4th Short race
World Championships Edmonton, Canada 6th 5000 m
2002 World Cross Country Championships Dublin, Ireland 4th Short race
Commonwealth Games Manchester, England 1st 5000 m
2003 Military World Games Catania, Italy 1st 5000 m
World Athletics Final Monte Carlo, Monaco 4th 5000 m
2005 World Athletics Final Monte Carlo, Monaco 5th 5000 m

[edit] Personal bests

[edit] External links

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