Mathew Kipsang
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Born | 16 November 1995 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | 1500 metres – 5000 metres |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 1500m: 3:35.87 (Andujar, 2024) 3000m: 7:33.23 (Budapest, 2025) 5000m: 12:58.61 (Oordegem, 2025) |
Mathew Kipchumba Kipsang (born 16 November 1995) is a Kenyan long-distance and cross country runner.[1]
Career
He won over 1500 metres at the Meeting Jaén Paraiso Interior in May 2024 in Andujar, Spain.[2][3] He was active on the 2024–25 World Athletics Cross Country Tour finishing third in the Gold event in Atapuerca, Spain in October 2024.[4] In November 2024, he placed third at the Cinque Mulini, part of the World Athletics Cross Country Tour Gold series in Italy.[5] The following week, he placed fourth in the Gold series at the Cross Internacional de la Constitucion.[6]
He finished runner-up over 1500 metres to Abel Kipsang at the Kip Keino Classic in May 2025 in a time of 3:35.87.[7] The following month, he won the 1500 metres at the Kenya Defecnce Forces Track and Field Championships.[8] He finished second to Cornelius Kemboi over 5000 metres at the Kenyan world championships trials in July 2025.[9]
Personal life
He is a member of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).[10]
References
- ^ "Mathew Kipchumba KIPSANG". World Athletics. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
- ^ González, José Carlos (18 May 2024). "Matthew Kipsang and Georgia Bell are crowned Francisco Ramón Higueras Memorial's top athletes". Ideal.es. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ "Meeting Jaén Paraiso Interior 2024". World Athletics. 17 May 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ "Kwizera and Jepkemei win the World Cross Country Gold Tour in Atapuerca". Watch Athletics. 28 October 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ Vaselyne, John (November 18, 2024). "Matthew Kipruto wins Cinque Mulini". Athletics.co.ke. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ "Battocletti and Kwizera excel in Alcobendas". World Athletics. 24 November 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ "Zakithti Nene Blazes to 43.74 World Lead as Records Fall at Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi". Watch Athletics. 31 May 2025. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ "Kenya Defecnce Forces Track and Field Championships". World Athletics. 11 June 2025. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ Chavez, Chris (July 22, 2025). "2025 Athletics Kenya Trials For 2025 Tokyo World Championship: Notable Results". Citiusmag.com. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ "KDF STARS SHINE AT THE 2025 ABSA KIP KEINO CLASSIC TOUR". mod.go.ke. 1 June 2025. Retrieved 22 July 2025.