David Singeoi Kiptoo (born 25 June 1967 in Kapsabet [1] ) is a retired Kenyan athlete who competed mostly in the 800 metres. [2] He represented his country at the 1996 Summer Olympics finishing sixth in the final.
His personal bests in the event are 1:43.00 outdoors (1996) and 1:46.05 indoors (1999).
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Kenya | |||||
| 1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 6th | 800 m | 1:44.19 |
| 1998 | Goodwill Games | Uniondale, United States | 3rd | 800 m | 1:46.05 |
| 1999 | World Indoor Championships | Maebashi, Japan | 9th (sf) | 800 m | 1:48.35 |
| 2001 | Goodwill Games | Brisbane, Australia | 9th | 800 m | 1:52.50 |
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