| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Born | (1985-01-17)January 17, 1985 (age 40)[1] |
| Home town | NorthernRift Valley, Kenya[1] |
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in)[1] |
| Weight | 59 kg (130 lb)[1] |
| Signature | |
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| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event | 3000 metres steeplechase |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personalbests | |
Bernard Mbuga Nganga (born 17 January 1985) is a Kenyan3000 metre steeplechase runner andpacemaker for theDiamond League. He was the winner of the 2015Seiko Golden Grand Prix in the steeplechase.
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 2009Ostrava 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 2015Golden Grand Prix, where he led a Kenyan sweep of top three positions.[3]
From 2014 to 2019, Nganga was apacemaker for major athletics meetings including those from theDiamond League.[1]
| Event | Mark | Competition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3000 metres steeplechase | 8:05.88 | ISTAF Berlin | Berlin, Germany | 11 September 2011 |
