| Intro | Kenyan distance runner |
| Is | Athlete |
| From | Kenya |
| Type | Sports |
| Gender | male |
| Birth | 22 December 1976 |
| Age: | 43 years |
Mark Bett Kipkinyor (born 22 December 1976) is a Kenyan long-distance runner who specializes in the 3000 and 5000 metres. His time over 5000 m of 12:58.72 minutes in 2001, achieved in Zürich, was the third best time in the world that season, only behind Richard Limo and Hailu Mekonnen.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Kenya | ||||
| 2002 | African Championships | Radès, Tunisia | 11th | 5000 m |
| IAAF Grand Prix Final | Paris, France | 3rd | 3000 m | |
| 2004 | World Athletics Final | Monte Carlo, Monaco | 5th | 3000 m |
| 2005 | World Athletics Final | Monte Carlo, Monaco | 10th | 3000 m |
| 2006 | World Athletics Final | Stuttgart, Germany | 10th | 3000 m |
Personal bests
- 3000 metres – 7:36.66 min (2001)
- 5000 metres – 12:55.63 min (2000)
- 10,000 metres – 26:52.93 min (2005)
- Half marathon – 1:02:54 hrs (2006)
- 10,000 metres – world record holder- indoor