Jonah Koech Kipruto (born 12 December 1996) is a Kenyan-born middle-distance runner who represents the United States in international competitions. He specializes in the 800 metres, which he qualified for at the 2022 World Athletics Championships and 2022 NACAC Championships after finishing second at the 2022 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.[3][4]

Jonah Koech
Personal information
Full nameJonah Koech Kipruto
Born (1996-12-12) December 12, 1996 (age 27)
Eldoret, Kenya
EducationSt. Patrick's High School[1]
Sport
Country
  •  Kenya
  •  United States
SportTrack and field
Event800m
College teamTexas Tech Red Raiders
Coached byScott Simmons
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  United States
NACAC Championships
Gold medal – first place 2022 Freeport 800 m

References

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  1. ^ "Jonah Koech". texastech.com. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  2. ^ Jonah Koech at World Athletics
  3. ^ Williams, Don (27 June 2022). "Texas Tech ex Koech makes U.S. team for World Championships". news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  4. ^ Three World Class Athlete Program Track & Field Athletes Qualify for U.S. World Team United States Army
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