Ugandan runner (born 2004)
Dan Kibet (born 10 February 2004) is a Ugandan middle- and 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 Indiana to compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for the Goshen Maple Leafs. He recorded a best finish of 210th at the 2019 NAIA men's cross country championships.[6]
Kibet represented Uganda at the 2023 World Athletics Cross Country Championships in February, where he finished 4th in the U20 race. Despite the Ugandan team's strong showing, they were not eligible for a medal as they only finished three runners, less than the four required for team scoring, due to other team members being denied visas.[7] At the 2023 African U20 Championships in May, he won the 5000 m gold medal. His win was compared to those of 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]
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