Edmund Serem (born 27 December 2007) is a Kenyan long distance runner and steeplechaser.[1]

Edmund Serem
Personal information
National teamKenyan
Born (2007-12-27) December 27, 2007 (age 16)
Sport
CountryKenya
SportAthletics
Event3000 metres steeplechase
Achievements and titles
Personal best
  • 3000 m Steeplechase: 8:15.28 (2024)
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Kenya
African Championships
Silver medal – second place 2024 Douala 3000 m s'chase
World U20 Championships
Gold medal – first place 2024 Lima 3000 m steeplechase

Career

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He won the gold medal in the 2000 metres steeplechase at the 2023 African U18 Championships in Ndola, Zambia in April 2023.[2] He finished sixth at the 2023 African Games in the 3000 metres steeplechase in Accra, Ghana.[3]

He won the silver medal in the 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2024 African Championships in Athletics in Douala, Cameroon.[4]

He won the gold medal at the 2024 World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru in the 3000 metres steeplechase in August 2024 in a time of 8:15.28.[5][6]

Personal life

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His older brother Amos Serem is also world U20 champion in the steeplechase.[7][8]

References

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  1. ^ "Edmund Serem". World Athletics. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  2. ^ "How training with 'greats' is priming Amos Serem's younger brother for global stardom". Pulse Sports. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  3. ^ Mwamburi, Geoffrey (March 19, 2024). "Africa Games: Serem Happy With Steeplechase Silver". citizen.digital. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  4. ^ "Amos Serem's younger brother hoping to replicate his 2021 performance at 2024 World Under-20 championships". Pulsesports. 22 August 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  5. ^ "'This is for you, dad': Serem savours steeplechase gold". Nation.Africa. 2 September 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  6. ^ "Father's Inspiration Finally Yields Gold For Serem At World Under 20 Champs". capitalfm.co.ke. 1 September 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  7. ^ "Kenyan youngster Serem keen to follow in elder his brother's footsteps at championships". Nation.Africa. 22 Aug 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  8. ^ "Serem Brothers Amos And Edmund To Face Off At Africa Games". Dailysport.co.ke. March 16, 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.