Dan Kibet
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| Nationality | 3000m :7:45.73 (2022) 5000m :13:16.31 (2023) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Dan Kibet (born 10 February 2004) is a Ugandan
long-distance runner. He was the gold medallist at the 2023 African U20 Championships over 5000 metres, and he was a part of the Ugandan silver medal-winning team at the 2024 World Athletics Cross Country Championships
.
Career
From 2019 to 2021, Kibet moved from Uganda to
NAIA men's cross country championships.[6]
Kibet represented Uganda at the
Boniface Kiprop.[5]
At the 2024 World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Belgrade, Kibet this time participated in the senior race, where he finished 11th and helped his team earn the silver medal.[1]
Personal life
Kibet was born in Sukut Village, Kitawoi Sub-County, Kween District, Uganda and he went to Chemanga High School. His parents are Michael Chebet and Patricia Yeko.[2][3] Kibet started running competitively in 2019.He is coached by Addy Ruiter, who he met through Global Sports Communication at their camp in Chemwania in 2022.[5]
Statistics
Personal best progression
| # | Mark | Pl. | Competition | Venue | Date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14:12.61A | 15th | Kampala, Uganda |
7 May 2021 | [8] | |
| 2 | 13:46.06A |  |
Ugandan National Trials | Kampala, Uganda |
4 Mar 2022 | [9] |
| 3 | 13:19.38 | 7th | IFAM Oordegem | Oordegem, Belgium |
27 May 2022 | [10] |
| 4 | 13:16.31 | 8th | IFAM Oordegem | Oordegem, Belgium |
26 May 2023 | [11] |
References
- ^ a b c Dan Kibet at Tilastopaja (registration required)
- ^ a b "PROFILES: The Ugandan athletes at CAA Junior Championship in Lusaka". New Vision. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Kibet, Chekwemoi carry youth hopes in Zambia". Monitor. 27 April 2023. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
- ^ "Dan Kibet - 2021 - Men's Cross Country". Goshen College. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
- ^ a b c "Kibet's patience pays off with Africa U20 gold". Monitor. 4 May 2023. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
- ^ Dan Kibet profile at TFRRS
- ^ "2023 World Cross Country Champs: Three Ugandan athletes denied visas". New Vision. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
- ^ "Athletics recap for meeting #12984486". Tilastopaja.
- ^ "Athletics recap for meeting #13004532". Tilastopaja.
- ^ "Athletics recap for meeting #13002275". Tilastopaja.
- ^ "Athletics recap for meeting #13041028". Tilastopaja.
