Kevin Chelimo

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

Kevin Chelimo
[[File:Kevin Chelimo[1] 2015 NYC Marathon|frameless|upright=1]]
CollegeTexas Tech
ConferenceBig 12
SportTrack and field
PositionRunner
ClassGraduated May 2006
MajorHuman development and family studies
Career2006–present
NationalityKenya
Born (1983-02-14) 14 February 1983
Kabarnet, Kenya
High schoolTenges High School

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,[2] and 10th in 2007 NCAA Division 1 10,000 metres.[3] Chelimo competed in national 3000 metres.[4]

Coach

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

Kevin Chelimo married Sally Kipyego in 2008 summer.[9][10]

Professional

Since 2008

Training in Eugene, Oregon with Oregon Track Club.[11][12]

2012

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

Kevin's long buildup to NYC Marathon included:

Kevin Chelimo debuted at 1 November 2015 NYC Marathon in 2:15:49 in 10th place.[16][17]

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). 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. http://www.diamondleague.com/athletes/14207505.html
  7. http://www.all-athletics.com/node/53936
  8. Kevin Chelimo Archived 2015-09-05 at the Wayback Machine
  9. Adam Zuvanich (2 December 2008). "Heart of Gold: Degree means more than medals to Tech's Kipyego".
  10. Doug Binder (27 August 2011). "Sally Kipyego: Turning the Tables".
  11. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  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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