Shedrack Kibet Korir

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Shedrack Kibet Korir
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Shedrack Kibet Korir (born 14 December 1978 in Nandi District) is a Kenyan runner who specializes in the 1500 and 3000 metres.

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He won the bronze medal in the 1500m at the 2007 World Championships in Osaka.

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

Competition record

YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventNotes
Representing Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya
2005 World Athletics Final Monte Carlo, Monaco 6th3000 m7:40.97
2006 World Indoor Championships Moscow, Russia 5th3000 m 7:42.58
African Championships Bambous, Mauritius 7th1500 m 3:48.16
World Athletics Final Stuttgart, Germany 7th1500 m3:34.34
5th3000 m7:40.05
2007 World Championships Osaka, Japan 3rd1500 m 3:35.04

Personal bests

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