Luke Kipkosgei
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Luke Kipkosgei (born 27 November 1975 in Iten) is a Kenyan long-distance runner who specializes in the half marathon, having specialized in the 3000 metres earlier in his career.
[edit] Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Goodwill Games | Uniondale, United States | 1st | 5000 m |
| 2001 | Goodwill Games | Brisbane, Australia | 2nd | 5000 m |
| 2002 | World Cross Country Championships | Dublin, Ireland | 2nd | Short race |
| World Cross Country Championships | Dublin, Ireland | 1st | Team competition | |
| 2003 | World Indoor Championships | Birmingham, England | 3rd | 3000 m |
| World Athletics Final | Monte Carlo, Monaco | 7th | 3000 m | |
| 2004 | World Athletics Final | Monte Carlo, Monaco | 10th | 3000 m |
[edit] Personal bests
- 1500 metres - 3:35.48 min (1998)
- 3000 metres - 7:27.59 min (1998)
- 5000 metres - 12:56.50 min (2000)
- 10,000 metres - 27:12.37 min (2001)
- Half marathon - 1:02:01 hrs (2006)
[edit] External link
- IAAF profile for Luke Kipkosgei
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