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Kevin Chelimo
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CollegeTexas Tech
ConferenceBig 12
SportTrack and field
PositionRunner
ClassGraduated May 2006
MajorHuman development and family studies
Career2006–present
NationalityKenyan
Born (1983-02-14) 14 February 1983 (age 41)
Kabarnet, Kenya
High schoolTenges High School
Medal record
Representing  Kenya

Kevin Chelimo (born 14 February 1983) is a Kenyan long- and middle-distance runner.

Prep and College

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, and 10th in 2007 NCAA Division 1 10,000 metres. Chelimo competed in national 3000 metres.

Coach

Texas Tech cross country All-American Kevin Chelimo, a volunteer assistant coach for Texas Tech Red Raiders from 2006 - 2008.

Personal

Kevin Chelimo married Sally Kipyego in 2008 summer.

Professional

Since 2008

Training in Eugene, Oregon with Oregon Track Club.

2012

Chelimo ran 2012 Payton Jordan Invitational in 13:14.57.

Chelimo competed in the 10,000 meters at the 2012 Kenyan Olympic Trials.

2015

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

Kevin Chelimo debuted at 1 November 2015 NYC Marathon in 2:15:49 in 10th place.

Personal Best

Marathon: 2:15:49
Half-Marathon: 1:01:21
10000 m: 27:30.50
5000 m: 13:14.57

References

  1. Kevin Chelimo Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  2. "Texas Tech Cross Country Results (Women)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  3. 2007 NCAA Division 1 10,000 metres Retrieved 4 November 2015.
  4. Kevin Chelimo Earns Trip to Nationals in the 3000M Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  5. "IAAF: Kevin CHELIMO | Profile". iaaf.org. Retrieved 2018-04-30.
  6. "Kevin CHELIMO". www.diamondleague.com.
  7. "Profile of Kevin CHELIMO | All-Athletics.com". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-10-29.
  8. "Kevin Chelimo". Archived from the original on September 5, 2015.
  9. Adam Zuvanich (2 December 2008). "Heart of Gold: Degree means more than medals to Tech's Kipyego". Archived from the original on 4 June 2016. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  10. Doug Binder (27 August 2011). "Sally Kipyego: Turning the Tables".
  11. otcelite.wordpress.com https://otcelite.wordpress.com/. Retrieved 29 October 2015. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  12. http://gh.sporttu.com/athletes/kevin-chelimo-314733
  13. "Manzano Named USATF Athlete of the Week" (Press release). USA Track and Field. 5 February 2012. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  14. "IAAF: Kevin CHELIMO | Profile". iaaf.org. Retrieved 2018-04-30.
  15. Kevin Chelimo Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  16. Kevin Chelimo New York Road Runners. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  17. 2015 tcs New York City Marathon results. Retrieved 15 December 2015.

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