John Kibowen

John Kipkemboi Kibowen (born 21 April 1969) is a Kenyan former long-distance runner who specialized in the 5000 metres and cross-country running. Kobowen is from Changach, Nandi. Kibowen trained with the PACE Sports Management training camp in Kaptagat.

Career

Cross Country Kibowen won the gold medal in the short race at the 1998 and 2000 IAAF World Cross Country Championships, and finished second in 2003.

5000 metres He won a bronze at the 2001 World Championships and a silver at the 31st IAAF World Cross Country Championships, finished fourth at the 2003 World Championships and sixth at the 2004 Summer Olympics and the 2005 World Championships.

10000 metres He won the Parelloop 10K in race in the Netherlands three times a row: 2003, 2004, 2005.