Paul Kipkoech (January 6, 1963 – March 16, 1995) was a Kenyan long-distance runner who specialized in the 10,000 metres and cross-country running. He became world champion over 10,000 m in 1987.

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Paul Kipkoech

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Birth name	Paul Kipkoech
Nationality	Kenya
Born	(1963-01-06)January 6, 1963 Kapsabet, Kenya Colony
Died	March 16, 1995(1995-03-16) (aged 32) Kenya
Sport
Sport	Long distance
Coached by	Carol Santa

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Kipkoech was born in Kapsabet. In 1986 he ran the 3000 metres in 7:39.38 minutes, which was the third best time in the world that season, only behind Saïd Aouita and Sydney Maree.

He retired in 1988 due to illness. He died in 1995 at an Eldoret hospital aged only 32.

• List of male middle-distance runners
• List of World Athletics Championships medalists (men)
• List of African Games medalists in athletics (men)
• 10,000 metres at the World Championships in Athletics
• Kenya at the World Athletics Championships