Nicholas Kiptanui Bett (also known as Nicholas Kiptonui Bett or Nicholas Bett; born 20 December 1996) is a Kenyan steeplechase runner. He is the national under-18 record holder for Kenya in the 2000 metres steeplechase with a time of 5:20.92.[1]
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| Nationality | Kenyan | ||||||||||||||
| Born | December 20, 1996[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Height | 172 cm (5 ft 7 1⁄2 in)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Weight | 52 kg (115 lb)[1] | ||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||||||
| Event | 3000 metres steeplechase | ||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Biography
editBett's first international championship was at the 2013 IAAF World Youth Championships, where at just 16 years old he set the Kenyan record in the rarely run 2013 World Youth Championships in Athletics – Boys' 2000 metres steeplechase. Bett also ran faster than the previous world under-18 best, but was beaten by Meresa Kahsay of Ethiopia.[2][3]
Starting in 2015, Bett was regular on the Diamond League steeplechase circuit, cementing top-10 finishes in the Shanghai, Rome, Stockholm, Birmingham, and Brussels meetings.[1][4]
Most notably, Bett finished 2nd in the 2016 Athletissima Lausanne as a 19-year old. After reigning Diamond League champion Jairus Birech faded from the quick early pace, Bett led the race coming into the final water jump, but Abraham Kibiwott passed him before the final barrier for the win.[5]
Statistics
editPersonal bests
edit| Event | Mark | Competition | Venue | Date |
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| 3000 metres steeplechase | 8:10.07 | Lausanne Diamond League | Lausanne, Switzerland | 25 August 2016 |
| 2000 metres steeplechase | 5:20.92 NU18B | 2013 IAAF World Youth Championships | Donetsk, Ukraine | 12 July 2013 |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Nicholas Kiptanui Bett at Tilastopaja (registration required)
- ^ Omogbeja, Yomi (12 July 2013). "Kahsay captures World Youth's 2000m Steeple Gold in Donetsk – AthleticsAfrica". www.athletics.africa. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ "Double gold for Jamaica while Steeplechase World youth best broken – IAAF World Youth Championships". Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ "Conseslus Kipruto takes the Birmingham 3000m steeplechase title". Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ "Lausanne Diamond League: Souleiman Wins 1000m Clash with Centro and Kiprop With Ease, Elaine Thompson, Kendra Harrison Keep Winning". LetsRun.com. Retrieved 16 October 2023.