Richard Kiplagat

Richard Kiplagat (born 3 May 1984) is a Kenyan former athlete who specialised in middle-distance running.

Richard Kiplagat
Personal information
Born (1984-05-03) 3 May 1984
Sport
Country Kenya
SportAthletics
Event(s)Middle-distance running
Medal record
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place2010 Delhi800 m

Kiplagat, who comes from Eldoret, competed mainly as a 800 metres runner.[1] In 2008 he competed at the IAAF World Indoor Championships in Valencia, where he was disqualified for running outside of his lane.[2] He qualified for the 2008 IAAF World Athletics Final in Stuttgart and came seventh in the 800 metres race. In 2010 he won a silver medal in the 800 metres at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi, with Kenya sweeping the podium for the first time in the event.[3]

References
  1. "Running away from home". The Independent. 25 July 2010.
  2. "Kenya: Athletics - Mixed Results for National Team in Valencia". Daily Nation. Allafrica.com. 9 March 2008.
  3. "Kenya's 800m game plan worked to the letter". The Standard. 11 October 2010.
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