Kipkemboi is both a surname and a given name of Kenyan origin that stems from the name Kemboi and the prefix ''Kip-'' (meaning "born of or born during"). Kipkemboi therefore means "born at night" Notable people with the name include: *

Kipkemboi Kimeli Kipkemboi Kimeli (November 30, 1966 – February 6, 2010) was a Kenyan long-distance runner who won the bronze medal in the 10,000 metres at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Kimeli died in Albuquerque, New Mexico from complications from pneumonia and tu ...

(1966–2010), Kenyan long-distance track runner and 1988 Olympic medallist * Ibrahim Kipkemboi Hussein (born 1958), Kenyan marathon runner and three-time Boston Marathon champion * John Kipkemboi Kibowen (born 1969), Kenyan long-distance runner and two-time world champion in cross country *

Richard Kipkemboi Mateelong Richard Kipkemboi Mateelong (born 14 October 1983) is a Kenyan professional long-distance runner who specializes in the 3000 metre steeplechase. He won an Olympic bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and he has two World Cham ...

(born 1983), Kenyan steeplechase runner and 2008 Olympic medallist *

Simeon Kipkemboi Simeon Kipkemboi (born April 15, 1960) is a former sprinter from Kenya, who represented his native East African country twice at the Summer Olympics: in 1988 and 1992. He is best known for winning the gold medal in the men's 200 metres at the 1 ...

(born 1960), Kenyan sprinter *

Wilfred Kipkemboi Bungei Wilfred Kipkemboi Bungei (born 24 July 1980) is a Kenyan retired Middle-distance runner, who won the Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Men's 800 metres, 800 m gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. He also won at the 2006 Wor ...

(born 1980), Kenyan 800 metres runner and 2008 Olympic champion

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