Lawrence Kemboi Kipsang (born 15 June 1993) is a Kenyan middle-distance runner specializing in the 3000 metres steeplechase. After a pro career that included a second-place finish at the 2013 Kenyan Athletics Championships, he was the pacemaker for Lamecha Girma's first steeplechase world record in 2023.
| Personal information | |
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| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Born | June 15, 1993[1] |
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in)[1] |
| Weight | 57 kg (126 lb)[1] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | 3000 metres steeplechase |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best |
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Biography
editAs a junior, Kipsang won the steeplechase at the Kenya Prisons Championships in 2012 with a time of 8:38.4.[1] The next year, he defended his Prisons Championships title and finished 2nd at the Kenyan Athletics Championships behind John Koech.[1]
After competing on the Diamond League circuit regularly over the next several years, Kipsang was eventually hired as a pacemaker where he paced a majority of Diamond League steeplechase competitions in 2022.[2] Most notably, Kipsang paced 3000 metres steeplechase world record set in 2023. He led the first 1000 metres in 2:36.35, pulling Lamecha Girma to a world record time of 7:54.10.[3]
Kipsang is married to 2022 Kobe Marathon winner Sharon Kemboi, who he met in high school.[2]
Statistics
editPersonal bests
edit| Event | Mark | Competition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3000 metres steeplechase | 8:11.26 | IAAF World Challenge Nanjing | Nanjing, China | 21 May 2019 |
| 3000 metres | 8:01.43 | Internationales Stadionfest | Berlin, Germany | 3 September 2016 |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Lawrence Kemboi at Tilastopaja (registration required)
- ^ a b Kelsall, Christopher (30 August 2023). "Kemboi looking to prove herself at Toronto Waterfront Marathon". Athletics Illustrated. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
- ^ Dutch, Taylor (9 June 2023). "Lamecha Girma Crushes 3,000-Meter Steeplechase World Record in Paris". Runner's World. Retrieved 8 October 2023.