Kiprotich Explained

Kiprotich is a Kalenjin name, common in parts of Kenya and Uganda inhabited by the Kalenjin people. It stems from the term "Rot Tich" which means cattle moving in from pasture which is between 5 PM and 6 PM. The prefix Kip-, means that the bearer is a male and was born while cattle where moving in from pasture. It is closely related to Kiprono. Its feminine counterpart is Cherotich.

Notable people

Athletes

• Collins Cheboi Kiprotich (born 1987), Kenyan middle-distance runner
• Filex Kiprotich (born 1988), Kenyan long-distance runner
• John Kiprotich, winner of 2011 Vienna City Marathon
• Nixon Kiprotich, (born 1962) Kenyan 800 metres runner
• Peter Kiprotich (1979–2011), Kenyan long-distance runner
• Stephen Kiprotich (born 1989), Ugandan long-distance runner and 2012 Olympic marathon champion
• Wesley Kiprotich (born 1979), Kenyan middle-distance runner who specialises in the steeplechase
• Wilson Kipsang Kiprotich (born 1982), Kenyan long-distance runner
• David Kiprotich Bett (born 1992), Kenyan long-distance runner, who specialises in the 5000 meters
• John Kiprotich Chemisto, Kenyan marathon runner (see 2005 Saint Silvester Road Race)
• Kenai Kiprotich Kenei (born 1978), Kenyan long-distance runner
• Mark Kiprotich Mutai (born 1978), Kenyan runner, who specializes in 400 metres
• Matthew Kiprotich Birir (born 1972), former athlete from Kenya, winner of 3000 m steeplechase
• Wilson Kiprotich Kebenei (born 1980), Kenyan long-distance runner
• Collins Kiprotich Maiyo (born 2003), Kenyan nurse