Erick Keter

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Erick Keter (born 22 July 1966, in Kabarusu, Kericho) is a retired Kenyan athlete who specialized in the 400 metres hurdles. He has also been a Kenyan record holder during his career.

Achievements

YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventNotes
Representing Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya
1991 World Championships Tokyo, Japan 7th400 m hurdles
All-Africa Games Cairo, Egypt 1st400 m hurdles
1993 World Championships Stuttgart, Germany 5th 400 m hurdles
African Championships Durban, South Africa 1st400 m hurdles
1999 All-Africa Games Johannesburg, South Africa 3rd400 m hurdles


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