Eastern Kentucky University Athletics

Kiptoo began the indoor track season by finishing second in the 3,000 meters at the loaded UK Invitational on January 17. Kiptoo was the first collegiate finisher, losing only to Reebok's John Richardson, and his time of 8:13.67 was the second fastest indoor 3,000 meters time in EKU history.

On January 31, Kiptoo continued his hot start to the season by winning the mile run at the Middle Tennessee State Invitational with a time of 4:10.00. He also finished second in the 800 meters at that meet with a time of 1:56.24.