Kevin Chelimo (born 14 February 1983) is a Kenyan long- and middle-distance runner.
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| College | Texas Tech | |||||
| Conference | Big 12 | |||||
| Sport | Track and field | |||||
| Position | Runner | |||||
| Class | Graduated May 2006 | |||||
| Major | Human development and family studies | |||||
| Career | 2006–present | |||||
| Nationality | Kenyan | |||||
| Born | 14 February 1983 Kabarnet, Kenya | |||||
| High school | Tenges High School | |||||
Medal record
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Prep and College edit
Chelimo graduated from Tenges high school. Chelimo graduated from Tambach Teachers Training College and Texas Tech in 2006. Kevin finished 17th 2006 NCAA Division 1 cross country running championships,[2] and 10th in 2007 NCAA Division 1 10,000 metres.[3] Chelimo competed in national 3000 metres.[4]
Coach edit
Texas Tech cross country All-American Kevin Chelimo,[5][6][7] a volunteer assistant coach[8] for Texas Tech Red Raiders from 2006 - 2008.
Personal edit
Kevin Chelimo married Sally Kipyego in 2008 summer.[9][10]
Professional edit
Since 2008 edit
Training in Eugene, Oregon with Oregon Track Club.[11][12]
2012 edit
Chelimo ran 2012 Payton Jordan Invitational in 13:14.57.[13][14]
Chelimo competed in the 10,000 meters at the 2012 Kenyan Olympic Trials.
2015 edit
Kevin's long buildup to NYC Marathon included:
- Half Marathon 1:02:11 New York (USA) 15 March 2015
- New York Road Runners 10 km in May 2015 29:19 6th place[15]
Kevin Chelimo debuted at 1 November 2015 NYC Marathon in 2:15:49 in 10th place.[16][17]
Personal Best edit
Marathon: 2:15:49
Half-Marathon: 1:01:21
10000 m: 27:30.50
5000 m: 13:14.57
References edit
- ^ Kevin Chelimo Retrieved 29 October 2015.
- ^ "Texas Tech Cross Country Results (Women)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
- ^ 2007 NCAA Division 1 10,000 metres Retrieved 4 November 2015.
- ^ Kevin Chelimo Earns Trip to Nationals in the 3000M Retrieved 29 October 2015.
- ^ "IAAF: Kevin CHELIMO | Profile". iaaf.org. Retrieved 2018-04-30.
- ^ "Kevin CHELIMO".
- ^ "Profile of Kevin CHELIMO | All-Athletics.com". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-10-29.
- ^ Kevin Chelimo Archived 2015-09-05 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Adam Zuvanich (2 December 2008). "Heart of Gold: Degree means more than medals to Tech's Kipyego".
- ^ Doug Binder (27 August 2011). "Sally Kipyego: Turning the Tables".
- ^ otcelite.wordpress.com https://otcelite.wordpress.com/. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
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- ^ "Manzano Named USATF Athlete of the Week" (Press release). USA Track and Field. 5 February 2012. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
- ^ "IAAF: Kevin CHELIMO | Profile". iaaf.org. Retrieved 2018-04-30.
- ^ Kevin Chelimo Retrieved 29 October 2015.
- ^ Kevin Chelimo New York Road Runners. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
- ^ 2015 tcs New York City Marathon results. Retrieved 15 December 2015.
