David Chemweno (born 18 December 1981) is a Kenyan long-distance runner who specializes in the 3000 metres steeplechase. He was the gold medallist in that event at the 2004 African Championships in Athletics. [1]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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Representing  Kenya | |||||
| 2000 | World Junior Championships | Santiago, Chile | 2nd | 3000m steeplechase | 8:31.95 |
| 2004 | African Championships | Brazzaville, Congo | 1st | 3000 m st. | 8:17.31 |
| World Athletics Final | Monte Carlo, Monaco | 7th | 3000 m st. | 8:17.98 | |
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African Champions in men's 3000 m steeplechase | |
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