Kevin Chelimo

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Kevin Chelimo
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College Texas Tech
Conference Big 12
SportTrack and field
Position Runner
ClassGraduated May 2006
Major Human development and family studies
Career2006–present
NationalityKenyan
Born (1983-02-14) 14 February 1983 (age 40)
Kabarnet, Kenya
High schoolTenges High School
Medal record
Representing Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya

Kevin Chelimo (born 14 February 1983) is a Kenyan long- and middle-distance runner.

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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

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