Benson Kiplangat

Benson Kiplangat (born 17 June 2003)[1] is a Kenyan long-distance runner who specializes in the 5000 metres. He was the gold medallist at the World Athletics U20 Championships in 2021.[2][3][4]

Benson Kiplangat
Personal information
National teamKenyan
Born17 June 2003 (2003-06-17) (age 21)
Sport
CountryKenya
SportAthletics
Eventlong-distance running
Achievements and titles
Personal best
  • 5000 m: 13:20.37 (2021)
Medal record
World U20 Championships
2021 Nairobi5000 m

References
  1. "Benson KIPLANGAT | Profile | World Athletics". www.worldathletics.org. Retrieved 2021-08-21.
  2. Okeyo, Denis. "Benson Kiplagat wins first gold for Kenya at World Under-20 Championships as Levi Kibet bags Bronze in Men's 5000m finals". The Standard. Retrieved 2021-08-21.
  3. "Benson Kiplangat gives Kenya first gold of World U20 Championships". Kenya. Retrieved 2021-08-21.
  4. "U20: Kiplangat wins first gold for Kenya in 5,000m". The Star. Retrieved 2021-08-21.


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