| Intro | Kenyan distance runner |
| Is | Athlete |
| From | Kenya |
| Type | Sports |
| Gender | male |
| Birth |
28 December 1980 |
| Age | 40 years |
Benjamin Kipkurui (born 28 December 1980 in Molo) is a Kenyan runner who specializes in the 1500 metres. He holds the world junior record in 1000 metres with 2:15.00 minutes, achieved on 17 July 1999 in Nice.
He belongs to the Kipsigis tribe.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Kenya | |||||
| 1998 | World Junior Championships | Annecy, France | 2nd | 1500m | 3:42.67 |
| 2000 | IAAF Grand Prix Final | Doha, Qatar | 4th | 1500m | 3:37.38 |
| 2003 | All-Africa Games | Abuja, Nigeria | 3rd | 1500m | 3:38.94 |
| World Athletics Final | Monte Carlo, Monaco | 8th | 1500m | 3:42.27 | |
Personal bests
- 800 metres – 1:44.56 min (1999)
- 1500 metres – 3:30.67 min (2001)
- One mile – 3:49.34 min (2000)