| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Robert Kiplagat Kiptanui |
| Born | 12 December 1972 Kenya |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 1500 metres |
| Club | Københavns IF Sparta Atletik |
Robert Kiplagat Andersen (also known as Robert K. Andersen; born 12 December 1972) is a retired Kenyan-born middle-distance runner who ran internationally for Denmark. [1] He competed in the 1500 metres at the 1995 World Championships, reaching the semifinals, and the 1997 World Championships, reaching the final.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Denmark | |||||
| 1995 | World Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 22nd (sf) | 1500 m | 3:46.41 |
| 1997 | World Indoor Championships | Paris, France | 15th (h) | 3000 m | 7:54.72 |
| World Championships | Athens, Greece | 8th | 1500 m | 3:37.66 | |
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