Emmanuel Kipsang
Emmanuel Kiprono Kipsang (born 13 June 1991) is a Kenyan long-distance runner who competes in distances from 3000 metres up to the half marathon. He was the 2013 Kenyan champion in the 10,000 m
Kipsang began competing professionally around 2012 and highlights of his 2013 season included third-place finishes at the Kenyan Athletics Championships and the Giro di Castelbuono 10K race,[1] and a win at the Corribianco. He missed the 2014 season.[2] With no high level performances in his youth, he only came to prominence as an adult following a 10,000 m win at age 21 at the 2015 Athletics Kenya meet final, ahead of the much better established Geoffrey Mutai and Mathew Kisorio.[3] He also ran a best of 13:19.42 minutes for the 5000 metres – an event at which he placed third.[2]
A member of the armed forces and stationed at the Laikipia Air Base, he won a 5000 metres/10,000 m double at the Kenyan Defence Forces Championships in 2015.[4] He showed his ability over 3000 metres with a third-place finish at the London Grand Prix behind Mo Farah and Yenew Alamirew.[5] A runner-up finish behind Edwin Soi in the 5000 m at the 2015 Athletics Kenya World Championship Trials brought him selection for this first national team.[6]
Personal bests
- 3000 metres – 7:37.05 min (2015)
- 5000 metres – 13:19.42 min (2015)
- 10,000 metres – 27:59.7 min (2013)
- 10K run – 28:06 min (2013)
- Half marathon – 63:55 min (2013)
References
- ^ Emmanuel Kipsang. Tilastopaja. Retrieved on 2015-08-02.
- ^ a b Emmanuel Kiprono Kipsang. Association of Road Racing Statisticians. Retrieved on 2015-08-02.
- ^ Kiprop, Cherono illuminate Eldoret. Capital FM (2015-05-22). Retrieved on 2015-08-02.
- ^ Kibet, Robert (2015-06-13). Nyaruai, Kipsang doubles light up forces meet, Kishoyian hits Beijing mark. Sports News Arena. Retrieved on 2015-08-02.
- ^ Brown, Matthew (2015-07-24). Bolt lights up London as Farah flies to world-leading win – IAAF Diamond League. IAAF. Retrieved on 2015-08-02.
- ^ Mutuota, Mutwiri (2015-08-01). ‘Fergie’ topples ‘King David’, Kiprop, Sum soar. Capital FM. Retrieved on 2015-08-02.
