2021-22 Men's Track & Field Roster
Biography
2021-22
Indoor
• Competed in five events during the indoor season
• Top performances included running 2:10.19 in the 800m (Illini Invitational) and 4:40.73 in the one-mile run (Aurora Grand Prix)
• Top finish was fourth in the 800m (2:10.19) at the Illini Invitational
• Part of 4x400m relay team which finished fourth at the Aurora Grand Prix (4:04.34), running with Wesley Keith, Lance Hubert and Javon Bruce
Outdoor
• Competed in five events during the outdoor season
• Top performances included running 1:58.90 in the 800m (WAC Outdoor Championships) and 4:17.47 in the 1500m (Sycamore Open)
• Top finish was 17th in the 1500m (4:17.47) at the Sycamore Open
2020-21
• Competed in the 800m (2:12.93) at the WAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships
Placed 22nd in the 800m
• Dean’s List, 2020-2021
Personal
• Born: Eldoret, Kenya
• Major: Nursing
• Family: Parents Kipruto Yegon and Daisy Yegon, brother Benard Kiprono
• Interests Away from Sports: Reading and dancing
• Most Influenced Your Athletic Career: Eliud Kipchoge, my role model
• Favorite Team: Chelsea fc
• Favorite Player: Messi
• Favorite Food: Ugali
Personal Bests
800m – 2:12
3000m – 9:53
Historical Player Information