Bernard Kipyego

Bernard Kiprop Kipyego (born 16 July 1986 in Keiyo District) is a Kenyan long-distance runner who competes in the marathon.

[9] He was among the fastest entrants at the 2011 Chicago Marathon and ran a personal best of 2:06:29 hours to take third place in a Kenyan podium sweep alongside Moses Mosop and Wesley Korir.

[11] Warm weather at the 2012 Boston Marathon led to a tactical race where Kipyego moved up the field in the final stages to claim third place.

[12] Competing in Illinois for a second year running, he failed to make the podium at the 2012 Chicago Marathon, placing sixth, although his finishing time of 2:06:40 was still fast.

He ran much faster at the Beijing Marathon in October, finishing as runner-up to Tadese Tola with a time of 2:07:19 hours.