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Boniface Kiprotich Songok (born 25 December 1980) is a Kenyan middle-distance runner who specializes in the 3000 and 5000 metres.
His personal best over 3000 m of 7:30.62 minutes, achieved in 2004, was the third best time in the world that season, only behind Eliud Kipchoge and James Kwalia.
He is based at the PACE Sports Management training camp in Kaptagat.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | African Championships | Brazzaville, Congo | 2nd | 5000 m | |
| World Athletics Final | Monte Carlo, Monaco | 5th | 3000 m | ||
| 2005 | World Athletics Final | Monte Carlo, Monaco | 7th | 3000 m | |
| 7th | 5000 m | ||||
| 2006 | World Athletics Final | Stuttgart, Germany | 6th | 3000 m | |
| 5th | 5000 m |
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