Joshua Kipkemboi

Joshua Kipkemboi (born 22 February 1959) is a retired Kenyan athlete who specialised in the 3000 metres steeplechase.[1] He represented his country at the 1987 World Championships reaching the final where he failed to finish the race. In addition, he won the silver medal at the 1990 Commonwealth Games as well as multiple medals on continental level.

Joshua Kipkemboi
Personal information
Born (1959-02-22) 22 February 1959
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)3000 m steeplechase

His personal best in the event is 8:14.13 set in Koblenz in 1986.

International competitions

YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventNotes
Representing  Kenya
1982 African Championships Cairo, Egypt 3rd 3000 m s'chase 8:33.40
1984 African Championships Rabat, Morocco 1st 3000 m s'chase 8:27.88
1985 African Championships Cairo, Egypt 2nd 3000 m s'chase 8:21.70
1987 All-Africa Games Nairobi, Kenya 2nd 3000 m s'chase 8:45.94
World Championships Rome, Italy 8th (h) 3000 m s'chase 8:20.751
1990 Commonwealth Games Auckland, New Zealand 2nd 3000 m s'chase 8:24.26

1Did not finish in the final

Personal bests

Outdoor

References


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