Asbel Kiprop

Asbel Kiprop

Asbel Kiprop

Asbel Kiprop is a Kenyan middle-distance runner, who specialises in the 1500 metres. He was awarded the 1500 m gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics after the original winner, Rashid Ramzi, tested positive for doping. Kiprop has won three World Championship titles in the event, in 2011, 2013 and 2015.

Name:Asbel Kiprop, Asbel Kipruto Kiprop
Born:June 30, 1989 in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.88 m)
Children:Emmanuel Kiprop
Parents:David Kebenei, Julia Kebenei
Siblings:Victor Kipchirchir
Profession:Kenyan olympic athlete, Athletics
Nationality:Kenyan