Timothy Kitum

Timothy Kitum (born 20 November 1994) is a Kenyan middle distance runner. He also won Commonwealth Youth Games 800m with a Games Record 1.49.32

Timothy Kitum

Personal information
Nationality	Kenyan
Born	(1994-11-20) 20 November 1994
Height	5 ft 7.5 in (172 cm)[1]
Weight	132 lb (60 kg)
Sport
Sport	Track and field
Event(s)	800 metres
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	800 m: 1:42.53 (London 2012)
Medal record Men's athletics Representing  Kenya Olympic Games 2012 London 800 m World Junior Championships 2012 Barcelona 800 m World Youth Championships 2011 Lille 800 m

He won a silver medal in the 800 m at the 2012 World Junior Championships in Athletics in Barcelona, finishing second to Nijel Amos,[2] before going on to win the bronze medal in the men's 800m race at the 2012 Summer Olympics.[3]

References

1. "Timothy Kitum". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
2. Dennis Machio (15 July 2012). "Botswana's Nijel beats Kitum as Kenya finishes 2nd overall". Retrieved 17 March 2018.
3. "David Rudisha breaks 800m world record in Olympics win". BBC Sport. 9 August 2012. Retrieved 17 March 2018.

External links

• Timothy Kitum at World Athletics