Kipchoge Keino



Kip Keino winning the 1,500m in Mexico 1968, defeating Jim Ryun (300) in 3'34.9 to 3'37.8
His controversial victory over Jim Ryun in the 1,500 meters is considered one of running's greatest upsets;
Keino's teammate Ben Jipcho had been assigned to set a fast pace to break Ryun.
(check the video at the bottom of the page)




Kip Keino won the gold in Munich 1972 despite the lack of experience and technique required in
the hurdles for the steeplechase.




Keino leading a 1,500m race in Munich. Behind him, Rod Dixon of New Zealand



Kip Keino was defeated several times by Jim Ryun (3) before the 1968 Olympic games





In the Munich Olympics 1972, Kip keino could not win the gold in the 1,500m, being defeated by
Pekka Vasala of Finland in 3'36.30".




Kip Keino leading a 1,500m heat in the Olympics of Mexico 1968. He was second in the 5,000m
behind Gammoudi (Tunisia) 14:05.2 to 14:05.0 (Check the video below)