Edward Kemboi

Edward Kemboi is a Kenyan middle-distance runner who competes professionally for Atlanta Track Club and Mizuno. He won the 800 metres at 2015 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships [1] and at the 2015 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships.

Edward Kemboi
Personal information
Born (1993-12-09) December 9, 1993
Eldoret, Kenya
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg)
Sport
Country Kenya
Event(s)800 m, 1500 m
College teamIowa State Cyclones
ClubAtlanta Track Club
Turned pro2015
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)800 m: 1:44.77

1500 m: 3:39.02
Road 5 km: 15:17
8K (xc): 23:44.50

10K (xc): 30:49.60
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  Kenya

Collegiate

In college, Kemboi competed for Iowa State University.[2] He won seven Big 12 titles during his four years at the school.[3]

Professional

Kemboi represents Kenya in international competition. He competes for and trains with Atlanta Track Club where his coached by Amy and Andrew Begley.[4] Fellow Iowa State Cyclone Patrick Peterson is also part of the team.[5]

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References
  1. "Edward Kemboi wins national championship in the 800". Desmoinesregister.com. June 12, 2015. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
  2. "Edward Kemboi Iowa State University Results". TFRRS. June 12, 2015. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
  3. "Edward Kemboi profile". Milesplit. June 12, 2015. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
  4. "Wingfoot Magazine" (PDF). Atlanta Track Club. November 2017. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
  5. "Patrick Peterson | Atlanta Track Club". www.atlantatrackclub.org. Retrieved 2018-08-07.
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