Bernard Nganga

Bernard Nganga
Personal information
NationalityKenyan
Born (1985-01-17) January 17, 1985 (age 39)[1]
Home townNorthern Rift Valley, Kenya[1]
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)[1]
Weight59 kg (130 lb)[1]
Signature
Sport
SportAthletics
Event3000 metres steeplechase
Achievements and titles
Personal bests

Bernard Mbuga Nganga (born 17 January 1985) is a Kenyan 3000 metre steeplechase runner and pacemaker for the Diamond League. He was the winner of the 2015 Seiko Golden Grand Prix in the steeplechase.

Biography

Nganga competed in an era of Kenyan dominance in the steeplechase, which made it difficult for him to make World and Olympic teams.[2]

Nganga's first major competition outside of Africa was at the 2009 Ostrava Golden Spike meet, where he got 10th place in the steeplechase with an 8:22 personal best.[1]

His most notable win was at the 2015 Golden Grand Prix, where he led a Kenyan sweep of top three positions.[3]

From 2014 to 2019, Nganga was a pacemaker for major athletics meetings including those from the Diamond League.[1]

Statistics

Personal bests

Event Mark Competition Venue Date
3000 metres steeplechase 8:05.88 ISTAF Berlin Berlin, Germany 11 September 2011

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Bernard Nganga at Tilastopaja (registration required)
  2. ^ "Kipruto continues Kenya's steeplechase domination". Reuters. 8 August 2017. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  3. ^ "Carvin Nkanata finishes second at Japan meet". Nation. 4 July 2020. Retrieved 25 September 2023.