Name: Nelson Kiplagat Specialization: 10k, Half Marathon Nelson has distinguished himself among the best Kenyan runners in 2004 by dominating the cross-country races in Kenya and by running 28:43a in 10,000m on the track.  He arrived to the US for the first time in April and won one of the biggest 10 Mile races at the Cherry Blossom this year.  He also won the Crescent City Classic 10k.  He is a very competitive athlete who is able to maintain a high level of fitness and is very consistent Personal Profile Marital Status   Single Personal Interests   Travel, Soccer, Basketball. more >>

Sex	Height	Weight	Date of Birth	Place of Birth
Male	5’8”	131lbs.	28 February 1980	Nandi, Kenya

Personal Bests

Distance	Performance	Location	Date
5k	13:38 (alt)	Kenya	2003
10k	28:24	New Orleans, LA	2004
21k	63:50	Kenya	2003

Other Career Highlights

Distance	Performance	Location	Date
12k	3rd	Spokane, WA	2004
5k	2nd	Austin, TX	2004
10k	1st	New Orleans, LA	2004
10 miles	1st	Washington, DC	2004
12k XC	1st	Kisii, Kenya	2004
12k XC	2nd	Machakos, Kenya	2004
12k XC	1st	Nairobi, Kenya	2004
5000m	2nd	Eldoret, Kenya	2003