Mark Bett

Mark Bett Kipkinyor (born 22 December 1976) is a Kenyan long-distance runner who specializes in the 3000 and 5000 metres. His time over 5000 m of 12:58.72 minutes in 2001, achieved in Zürich, was the third best time in the world that season, only behind Richard Limo and Hailu Mekonnen. He is also the world record holder in the indoor 10,000 meters with a time of 27:50.29 in February of 2002.

Achievements

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Notes
Representing Kenya
2002	African Championships	Radès, Tunisia	11th	5000 m
	IAAF Grand Prix Final	Paris, France	3rd	3000 m
2004	World Athletics Final	Monte Carlo, Monaco	5th	3000 m
2005	World Athletics Final	Monte Carlo, Monaco	10th	3000 m
2006	World Athletics Final	Stuttgart, Germany	10th	3000 m

Personal bests

• 3000 metres - 7:36.66 min (2001)
• 5000 metres - 12:55.63 min (2000)
• 10,000 metres - 26:52.93 min (2005)
• Half marathon - 1:02:54 hrs (2006)
• 10,000 metres - world record holder- indoor

External links

• Mark Bett at World Athletics