SGT Benard Keter

Track and Field

Sport: Track and Field

Event: 3000m Steeplechase

Hometown: Nakuru, Kenya

High School: Tengecha Boys High

College: Texas Tech University

Joined Army: May 2016

MOS: 92Y, Unit Supply Specialist

In 2010, SGT Benard Keter had graduated high school, and wanted to do something that would change his life, and his family’s. He found quick success with running, and came to the U.S. on scholarship. Having watched his brother run in the Olympics, Keter chose to specialize in steeplechase, a race he says “is not just a physical event, but more of a mental event.” He ran for Wayland Baptist University and later Texas Tech University – and now pursues hopes for Olympic greatness through WCAP.

Being a Soldier-athlete means everything…not only to me, but also my command. It gives me an opportunity to perform at my best on the track and in uniform.

Career Highlights

2023

2^nd Place - USATF Outdoor Championships, Eugene, OR (3,000m Steeplechase)2022

U.S. World Team Member (3,000m Steeplechase)

2^nd place - Portland Track Festival, Portland, OR (3,000m Steeplechase)

3^rd place - USATF Outdoor National Championships, Eugene, OR (3,000m Steeplechase)

2021

U.S. Olympic Team Member

2^nd place - Portland Track Festival, Portland, OR (3,000m Steeplechase)

2^nd place - USATF Olympic Trials, Eugene, OR (3,000m Steeplechase)

2019

1^st place - Portland Track Festival, Portland, OR (3,000m Steeplechase)

4^th place - Pan American Games, Lima, Peru (3,000m Steeplechase)

2^nd place - Army Ten-Miler, Washington, DC