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Revision as of 18:35, 26 August 2008
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Paul Kipkoech (born January 6, 1963 in Kapsabet – died March 16, 1995) was a Kenyan long-distance runner who specialized in the 10,000 metres and cross-country running. He became world champion over 10,000 m in 1987.
In 1986 he ran the 3000 metres in 7:39.38 minutes, which was the third best time in the world that season, only behind Saïd Aouita and Sydney Maree.
He retired in 1988 due to illness. He died in 1995 at an Eldoret hospital aged only 32.
Achievements
Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Extra |
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1984 | Olympic Games | Los Angeles, California | 5th | 5.000 metres |
1985 | World Cross Country Championships | Lisbon, Portugal | 2nd | Long race |
1987 | World Cross Country Championships | Warsaw, Poland | 2nd | Long race |
World Championships | Rome, Italy | 1st | 10,000 m | |
All-Africa Games | Nairobi, Kenya | 2nd | 5000 m | |
All-Africa Games | Nairobi, Kenya | 1st | 10,000 m | |
1988 | World Cross Country Championships | Auckland, New Zealand | 2nd | Long race |