Benjamin Kigen

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

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

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]

References

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