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Bernard Nganga

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Bernard Nganga
Personal information
NationalityKenyan
Born (1985-01-17) January 17, 1985 (age 39)[1]
Home townNorthern Rift Valley, Kenya[1]
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)[1]
Weight59 kg (130 lb)[1]
Signature
Sport
SportAthletics
Event3000 metres steeplechase
Achievements and titles
Personal bests

Bernard Mbuga Nganga (born 17 January 1985) is a Kenyan 3000 metre steeplechase runner and pacemaker for the Diamond League. He was the winner of the 2015 Seiko Golden Grand Prix in the steeplechase.

Biography

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Nganga competed in an era of Kenyan dominance in the steeplechase, which made it difficult for him to make World and Olympic teams.[2]

Nganga's first major competition outside of Africa was at the 2009 Ostrava Golden Spike meet, where he got 10th place in the steeplechase with an 8:22 personal best.[1]

His most notable win was at the 2015 Golden Grand Prix, where he led a Kenyan sweep of top three positions.[3]

From 2014 to 2019, Nganga was a pacemaker for major athletics meetings including those from the Diamond League.[1]

Statistics

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Personal bests

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Event Mark Competition Venue Date
3000 metres steeplechase 8:05.88 ISTAF Berlin Berlin, Germany 11 September 2011

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Bernard Nganga at Tilastopaja (registration required)
  2. ^ "Kipruto continues Kenya's steeplechase domination". Reuters. 8 August 2017. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  3. ^ "Carvin Nkanata finishes second at Japan meet". Nation. 4 July 2020. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
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