Brimin Kipruto

3.1.1. World Youth Championships

In 2001, Kipruto competed at the 2001 World Youth Championships in Athletics held in Debrecen, Hungary. He achieved a notable second-place finish in the 2000m steeplechase event, securing a silver medal with a time of 5:36.81.

3.1.2. African Junior Championships

Following his success at the World Youth Championships, Kipruto participated in the 2003 African Junior Athletics Championships in Garoua, Cameroon. He once again earned a silver medal, finishing second in the 3000m steeplechase with a time of 8:46.74.

3.1.3. World Junior Championships

In 2004, Kipruto competed at the 2004 World Junior Championships in Athletics in Grosseto, Italy. Interestingly, he chose to compete in the 1500m event instead of the steeplechase, where he secured a bronze medal with a time of 3:35.96.

3.2.1. Olympic Games

Kipruto made his Olympic debut at the young age of 19.

• 2004 Athens Olympics:** At the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, Kipruto won a silver medal in the 3000m steeplechase with a time of 8:06.11. This marked a significant achievement, as he finished behind fellow Kenyan Ezekiel Kemboi and ahead of Paul Kipsiele Koech, contributing to a Kenyan medal sweep in the event.
• 2008 Beijing Olympics:** Four years later, at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, Kipruto improved his performance to claim the gold medal in the 3000m steeplechase. He crossed the finish line in 8:10.34, becoming an Olympic champion.
• 2012 London Olympics:** He competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Great Britain, finishing fifth in the 3000m steeplechase with a time of 8:23.03.
• 2016 Rio Olympics:** His last Olympic appearance was at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he placed sixth in the 3000m steeplechase with a time of 8:18.79.

3.2.2. World Championships

Kipruto has been a consistent presence at the World Athletics Championships, earning multiple medals.

• 2005 Helsinki World Championships:** He won a bronze medal in the 3000m steeplechase at the 2005 World Championships in Athletics in Helsinki, Finland, with a time of 8:15.30.
• 2007 Osaka World Championships:** Kipruto secured his first global title at the 2007 World Championships in Athletics in Osaka, Japan, winning the gold medal in the 3000m steeplechase with a time of 8:13.82.
• 2009 Berlin World Championships:** As the defending champion, he finished seventh at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics in Berlin, Germany, with a time of 8:12.61.
• 2011 Daegu World Championships:** He earned a silver medal at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics in Daegu, South Korea, in the 3000m steeplechase with a time of 8:16.05.
• 2015 Beijing World Championships:** Kipruto added another bronze medal to his collection at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics in Beijing, China, in the 3000m steeplechase, clocking 8:12.54.
• 2017 London World Championships:** His final appearance at the World Championships was in London, United Kingdom, where he placed 23rd in the heats of the 3000m steeplechase with a time of 8:33.33.

3.2.3. Other Major Competitions

Beyond the Olympics and World Championships, Kipruto has competed in various other significant international events.

• IAAF World Athletics Final:** He consistently participated in the IAAF World Athletics Final, securing a bronze medal in 2005 in Monte Carlo, Monaco, with 8:09.20, and another bronze in 2007 in Stuttgart, Germany, with 8:11.05. He also placed sixth in 2004 (Monte Carlo, 8:16.45), sixth in 2006 (Stuttgart, 8:20.05), ninth in 2008 (Stuttgart, 8:29.11), and sixth in 2009 (Thessaloniki, 8:16.44).
• Commonwealth Games:** At the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, Kipruto earned a bronze medal in the 3000m steeplechase with a time of 8:19.65, contributing to a Kenyan medal sweep alongside Richard Mateelong and Ezekiel Kemboi. He entered the competition with the fastest mark of the year at 8:00.90.
• IAAF Diamond League:** In 2010, he achieved two victories on the 2010 IAAF Diamond League circuit, winning at the Athletissima in Lausanne, Switzerland, and the Meeting Areva in Paris, France. Despite these wins, Paul Kipsiele Koech ultimately won the inaugural Diamond League trophy in the steeplechase that year.
• World Cross Country Championships:** Kipruto participated in the 2005 IAAF World Cross Country Championships in Saint-Étienne, France, finishing 37th in the short race (2.6 mile ^{(4.196 km)}). He also competed at the 2006 IAAF World Cross Country Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, placing 18th in the short race (2.5 mile ^{(4 km)}).
• Great Edinburgh Cross Country:** In 2011, he finished third in the short race at the Great Edinburgh Cross Country event, behind Eliud Kipchoge and Asbel Kiprop.