Stephen Kiprop
Kenyan long-distance runner
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Stephen Kiprop (born 8 September 1999) is a Kenyan long-distance runner specializing in marathon and half marathon events. He has quickly risen to prominence in road racing, achieving top results in major international competitions.
8 September 1999
| Personal information | |
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| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Born | Stephen Kiprop 8 September 1999 Baringo County, Kenya |
| Occupation | long-distance runner |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Kenya |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | Marathon, Half marathon, 15K road |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests |
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Career
Stephen Kiprop has established himself as one of the fastest road runners in the world. His personal best in the half marathon is 58:42, set in February 2019 at the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon, where he equaled the course record.[1][2][3] This time placed him among the fastest half marathoners of all time. He also holds a personal best of 42:16 for the 15-kilometre road race, achieved in May 2018.[1]
Kiprop made his major marathon debut at the 50th edition of the Berlin Marathon.[4] His marathon personal best is 2:03:37, set at the Berlin Marathon on September 29, 2024, where he finished fourth.[5][6] This race saw four men run under 2:04 for the first time in Berlin's history.[6]
In April 2024, Kiprop won the Daegu Marathon in South Korea with a time of 2:07:04.[5][7] He also competed in the 2023 Valencia Marathon, finishing with 2:09:23.[5]
Kiprop has also gained experience as a pacemaker, notably for Eliud Kipchoge in the 2019 London Marathon, where he helped Kipchoge reach the halfway mark in 1:01:37.[8]
Achievements
| Year | Race | City | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Ústí nad Labem Half Marathon | Ústí nad Labem | 1st | 1:00:15[1] |
| 2018 | Olomouc Half Marathon | Olomouc | 1st | 1:00:46[1] |
| 2019 | Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon | Ras Al Khaimah | 1st | 58:42 (PB)[1][3] |
| 2023 | Valencia Marathon | Valencia | 39th | 2:09:23[5] |
| 2024 | Daegu Marathon | Daegu | 1st | 2:07:04[5] |
| 2024 | 2024 Berlin Marathon | Berlin | 4th | 2:03:37 (PB)[5][6] |