| Full Name | Date of Birth | Birth Place |
|---|---|---|
| Moses Kiptanui | 01 Oct, 1970 | Kenya |
| Sports | Team | Nationality |
| Athletics | Kenya (Athletics) |
Kenyan |
Born on 1st October 1970, Moses Kiptanui is a middle and long distance athlete who represents Kenya. He is the first man to finish 3000m Steeplechase in less than 8 minutes.
His Achievements:-
- He won gold medals in the 3000m steeplechase at the World Championships in Athletics, held in Tokyo in 1991, Stuttgart in 1993 and Gothenburg in 1995.
- Earned a silver medal at the World Athletics Championships of 1997, held in Athens
- Clinched a gold medal in the 3000m steeplechase at the IAAF World Cup of 1994, held in London
- Secured a gold medal at the World Junior Championships of 1990 in the 1500m middle distance event, held in Plovdiv
- Represented Kenya at the Summer Olympics of 1996, held in Atlanta and won a silver medal in the 3000m steeplechase event
- Bagged a gold medal in the 3000m steeplechase event at the All-Africa Games, held in Cairo, Egypt in 1991
- Earned a gold medal in the 5000m event at the 1994 Goodwill Games, held in Russia
Updated On :26 Nov, 2021
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