BARNABA
KIPKOECH
pacemaker for:
Kristian Blummenfelt
Age
28
Stats
BIRTHPLACE: Kenya
RESIDENCE: Kenya
Wins
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Winner, 2016 Robin Hood Half Marathon |
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2nd, 2016 London Half Marathon |
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2nd, 2016 Wilmslow Half Marathon |
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2nd, 2016 Swansea 10K |
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Marathon PB: 2:09:12 (2021 Marathon de Paris) |
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Half-marathon PB: 1:04:30 (2016 London Half Marathon) |
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10-kilometre run PB: 29:09 (2016 Swansea 10K) |
Bio
Barnaba Kipkoech is a professional runner from Kenya. Athletes rely on his consistency as a marathon pacemaker, most recently pacing the 2:09 group at the Paris Marathon in 2021 alongside Enock Onchari, and again in 2022.
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Two-time world champion and Olympic gold medalist Kristian Blummenfelt made history today, becoming the first man to complete a full distance triathlon under seven hours.
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