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Kevin Chelimo | ||||||
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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 | Kabarnet, Kenya | 14 February 1983|||||
High school | Tenges High School | |||||
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Kevin Chelimo (born 14 February 1983) is a Kenyan long- and middle-distance runner.
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]
Texas Tech cross country All-American Kevin Chelimo, [5] [6] [7] a volunteer assistant coach [8] for Texas Tech Red Raiders from 2006 - 2008.
Kevin Chelimo married Sally Kipyego in 2008 summer. [9] [10]
Training in Eugene, Oregon with Oregon Track Club. [11] [12]
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.
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]
Marathon: 2:15:49
Half-Marathon: 1:01:21
10000 m: 27:30.50
5000 m: 13:14.57
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