Sally Kipyego

Kenyan-born American long- and middle-distance runner

Sally Kipyego (born 1985) is a Kenyan long-distance runner and athletics competitor. She was born in Kapsowar on 19 December 1985.

Sally Kipyego competed in athletics. She had begun working by 2000.

Sally Kipyego was awarded Honda Sports Award for Cross Country (2009). She appeared at athletics at the 2012 Summer Olympics – women's 5000 metres, athletics at the 2012 Summer Olympics – women's 10,000 metres, athletics at the 2020 Summer Olympics – women's marathon and the 2011 World Championships in Athletics – women's 10,000 metres. She studied at South Plains College.

Athletics at the 2012 Summer Olympics – women's 5000 metres were held in London Stadium, the United Kingdom.

The entry appears in 22 languages, placing Sally Kipyego among the sports names followed well outside Kenya.

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