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Willy Rutto Komen (born 22 December 1987) is a Kenyan runner who specializes in the 3000 metres steeplechase.
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Willy Rutto Komen (born 22 December 1987) is a Kenyan runner who specializes in the 3000 metres steeplechase.
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| 2006 | World Junior Championships | Beijing, China | 1st | 3000 m s'chase | 8:14.00 |
| 2007 | All-Africa Games | Algiers, Algeria | 1st | 3000 m s'chase | 8:15.11 |
| 2008 | African Championships | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 3rd | 3000 m s'chase | 8:41.98 |
World U20 Champions in men's steeplechase | |
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