Cornelius Chirchir

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Cornelius Chirchir (born 5 June 1983 in Bomet) is a Kenyan runner who specializes in the 1500 metres. He holds the world junior record over the distance with 3:30.24 minutes, achieved on 19 July 2002 in Monte Carlo. He came close to the record in 2004 with 3:30.60 min, but never since.

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He is based at the PACE Sports Management camp in Kaptagat.

Achievements

YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventNotes
Representing Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya
1999 World Youth Championships Bydgoszcz, Poland 1st1500m3:44.02
2000 World Junior Championships Santiago, Chile 1st1500m 3:38.80
2002 African Championships Radès, Tunisia 4th1500m 3:39.67
IAAF Grand Prix Final Paris, France 3rd1500m3:31.51
2003 World Indoor Championships Birmingham, England 4th1500m3:43.03
World Athletics Final Monte Carlo, Monaco 6th1500m3:41.77

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