Mark Bett’s biography, fact, career, awards, net worth and life story

Intro Kenyan distance runner
Is Athlete
From Kenya
Type Sports
Gender male
Birth

22 December 1976

Age 44 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
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