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 Early Bird Meet (09/05/2009) | 6k | 20:06.0 | 7 | |
| Illinois Intercollegiate Championship (09/18/2009) | 8k | 25:28.0 | 12 | |
| Greater Louisville Classic (10/03/2009) | 8k | 25:26.06 | 71 | |
| Greater Louisville Classic (10/03/2009) | 8k | 25:26.06 | 71 | |
| Southeast Classic (10/24/2009) | 8k | 26:40.12 | 33 | |
| AMC Championships (11/07/2009) | 8k | 25:53.89 | 3 | |
| NAIA National Meet (11/21/2009) | 8k | 26:03.0 | 46 |
Indoor Track & Field
| Meet | Race | Time/Split/Mark | Place | Media |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIU SASF Invitational (01/16/2010) | 3k | 8:57.47 | 5 | |
| Illinois Intercollegiate Meet (01/30/2010) | 3k | 8:48.38 | 3 | |
| Hoosier Hills Open (02/12/2010) | Mile Run | 4:27.56 | 20 | |
| AMC Championship (02/19/2010) | 4X800 Relay | 8:30.45 | 1 | |
| AMC Championship (02/19/2010) | Distance Medley Relay | 11:20.73 | 2 | |
| AMC Championship (02/19/2010) | 5k | 15:24.97 | 3 | |
| NAIA National Championships (03/04/2010) | 5k | 15:26.13 | 23 |
Outdoor Track & Field
| Meet | Race | Time/Split/Mark | Place | Media |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Relays (03/27/2010) | 5k | 15:35.36 | 19 | |
| Wash U invitiational (04/02/2010) | 1500 Meter Run | 4:03.10 | 6 | |
| SIUE Gateway Classic (04/16/2010) | 5k | 15:33.30 | 0 | |
| Cardinal Twilight (05/14/2010) | 1500 Meter Run | 3:58.00 | 9 | |
| Cardinal Twilight (05/14/2010) | 5k | 15:34.64 | 7 |
** = unattached | D = Decathlon