 Vincent Kipchumba (97) | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 August 1990 |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Kenya |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Long-distance running |
Vincent Kipchumba (born 3 August 1990) is a Kenyan long-distance runner. In 2019, he won the Amsterdam Marathon with a time of 2:05:09. [1] [2]
In 2019, he also won the Adana Half Marathon and the Vienna City Marathon. [1]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Kenya | |||||
| 2017 | Berlin Half Marathon | Berlin, Germany | 2nd | Half marathon | 1:00:32 |
| 2019 | Adana Half Marathon | Adana, Turkey | 1st | Half marathon | 1:02:12 |
| Vienna City Marathon | Vienna, Austria | 1st | Marathon | 2:06:56 | |
| Amsterdam Marathon | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 1st | Marathon | 2:05:09 | |
| 2020 | London Marathon | London, United Kingdom | 2nd | Marathon | 2:05:42 |
| 2021 | London Marathon | London, United Kingdom | 2nd | Marathon | 2:04:28 |
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