Elkana Kipsang
Sophomore - Eldoret - Legebet
Talented and fluid runner ... GLVC All Conference Championship in 2012 and AMC Outdoor 3,000-meter Steeplechase Champion
COLLEGIATE
2012–2013: GLVC All Conference in Cross Country; Indoor/Outdoor Seasons commencing
2011–2012: Redshirted for McKendree University
2010–2011: 2nd place at NAIA Outdoor Nationals in 4 x 800 meter relay; Qualified for the 3,000 meter run for NAIA Indoor Nationals.
2009–2010: Champion in the AMC Outdoor Championships, 3,000 meter steeplechase
HIGH SCHOOL:
Elkana came to McKendree University having never run in high school
PERSONAL BESTS
Cross Country
6K: 18:48:89 – Washington University Early Bird (2011) - Unattached
8K: 24:42.85 – Greater Louisville Cross Country Classic (10/02/2010)
5 Mile: 25:28 – Illinois Intercollegiates (09/18/2009)
Track & Field
Outdoor
800m: 1:52.00 – McKendree Challenge (2012)
1500m: 3:54.55 – Washington University (03/30/2012)
3,000m Steeplechase: 10:29.77 – AMC Outdoor Championships (05/01/2010)
5,000m: 15:33.3 – Inaugural Gateway Classic (04/17/2010)
4 x 800m: 7:34.07 (Split – 1:50.39) – NAIA Outdoor National Championships (05/28/2011)
Indoor
800m(i): 2:01.36 – Missouri Collegiate Challenge (02/18/2011)
Mile(i): 4:21.85 – Missouri Collegiate Challenge (02/18/2011)
3,000m(i): 8:38.00 – UFI
5,000m(i): 15:24.97 – Missouri Collegiate Challenge (02/19/2010)
DMR(i): 10:09 – UFI
CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS
GLVC Cross Country Championships, 2012
AMC Outdoor Championships, 2010
AMC Cross Country Championships, 2009, 2010
NAIA Indoor Nationals, 2010, 2011
NAIA Outdoor Nationals, 2010
NAIA Cross Country National Championships, 2009, 2010
Cross Country
| Meet | Race | Time/Split/Mark | Place | Media |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington University St. Louis Early Bird (08/28/2010) | 6k | 18:59.0 | 0 | |
| Illinois Intercollegiate Championships (09/17/2010) | 8k | 25:58.0 | 15 | |
| Greater Louisville Classic (10/02/2010) | 8k | 24:42.12 | 49 | |
| Illini Invite (10/16/2010) | 8k | 25:20.0 | 0 | |
| AMC Conference (10/30/2010) | 8k | 24:48.0 | 0 | |
| NAIA Cross Country National Championships (11/20/2010) | 8k | 25:43.0 | 0 |
Indoor Track & Field
| Meet | Race | Time/Split/Mark | Place | Media |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois SASFInvitational (01/15/2011) | 3k | 8:43.14 | 1 | |
| AMC Championship (02/18/2011) | 3k | 9:42.50 | 5 | |
| AMC Championship (02/18/2011) | 800 Meter Run | 2:01.36 | 3 | |
| AMC Championship (02/18/2011) | Mile Run | 4:21.85 | 3 | |
| NAIA Indoor National Championship (03/03/2011) | 3k | 8:44.46 | 0 |
Outdoor Track & Field
| Meet | Race | Time/Split/Mark | Place | Media |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Calhoun Memorial (04/08/2011) | 4X800 Relay | 7:44.95 | 1 | |
| Illinois College Midweek (04/20/2011) | 1500 Meter Run | 3:58.45 | 1 | |
| AMC Midwest Conference Championships (04/29/2011) | 1500 Meter Run | 4:03.19 | 1 | |
| AMC Midwest Conference Championships (04/29/2011) | 3K Steeplechase | 10:13.76 | 1 | |
| AMC Midwest Conference Championships (04/29/2011) | 800 Meter Run | 1:54.89 | 3 | |
| AMC Midwest Conference Championships (04/29/2011) | 4X800 Relay | 7:43.71 | 4 | |
| Dr. Keeler Invite (05/12/2011) | 4X800 Relay | 7:45.18 | 1 | |
| NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships (05/26/2011) | 4X800 Relay | 7:34.07 - 1:52 | 2 | |
| NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships (05/26/2011) | 4X800 Relay | 7:43.71 - 1:54 | 2 |
** = unattached | D = Decathlon