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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 (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,[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. ^ http://www.iaaf.org/athletes/kenya/kevin-chelimo-223253
  6. ^ http://www.diamondleague.com/athletes/14207505.html
  7. ^ http://www.all-athletics.com/node/53936
  8. ^ Kevin Chelimo
  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. ^ [1] 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. ^ http://www.iaaf.org/athletes/kenya/kevin-chelimo-223253#progression
  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.