Ngeno Kipngetich

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Ngeno Kipngetich
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Born (2000-08-17) 17 August 2000 (age 23)
Sport
Sport Athletics
Event 800 metres

Ngeno Kipngetich (born 17 August 2000) is a Kenyan middle-distance runner specialising in the 800 metres. [1] He represented his country at the 2019 World Championships, advancing to the semifinals. In addition, he won a silver medal at the 2018 IAAF World U20 Championships.

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International competitions

YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventNotes
Representing Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya
2018 World U20 Championships Tampere, Finland 2nd800 m 1:46.45
2019 World Championships Doha, Qatar 20th (sf)800 m 1:46.61
2023 World Championships Budapest, Hungary 22nd (sf)800 m 1:45.56

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Indoor

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