Benjamin Kigen

Benjamin Kigen (born July 5, 1993) is a steeplechase competitor from Kenya. He won the 3000m steeplechase at the 2018 Prefontaine Classic, beating reigning world champion Conseslus Kipruto and Olympic silver medalist Evan Jager with a 57.89 second last lap.[1] He won gold medal at the 2019 African games.

Benjamin Kigen
Kigen in 2017
Personal information
National teamKenya
Born (1993-07-05) July 5, 1993
Sport
SportTrack and field
Event(s)3000m steeplechase


He is from Baringo County, Kenya and he trains with Amos Kirui under coach Isaac Rono.[2]

His personal best is 8:05.12 (Monaco 2019).

Major international competitions
Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
2018 Prefontaine Classic Eugene, Oregon 1st 3000m steeplechase 8:09.97 PB[1]
2017 Golden Spike Ostrava Ostrava, Czech Republic 1st 3000m steeplechase 8:11.54
2017 Herculis Monaco 4th 3000m steeplechase 8:11.38
2017 Memorial Van Damme Bruxelles, Belgium 6th 3000m steeplechase 8:13.06

[3]

Domestic competitions
Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
2017 Kenya Championships Nairobi, Kenya 5th (Heat 2, Heats) 3000m steeplechase 8:36.6h

[3]

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References
  1. "Prefontaine Classic Men 3000 M Steeplechase (Final)".
  2. "Newcomer Kigen shakes up steeplechase status quo".
  3. Benjamin Kigen at Tilastopaja (registration required)
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