Abraham Cherono’s biography, net worth, fact, career, awards and life story

Intro Kenyan distance runner
Is Athlete 
From Kenya 
Type Sports 
Gender male
Birth 21 July 1980
Age: 40 years

Abraham Cherono (born 21 July 1980 in Keiyo District) is a Kenyan runner who specializes in the 3000 metres steeplechase and cross-country running.

He is the older brother of Stephen Cherono, who moved to Qatar and changed his name to Saif Saaeed Shaheen [1].

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Kenya
1998 World Junior Championships Annecy, France 2nd 3000m steeplechase 8:32.24
2000 World Cross Country Championships Vilamoura, Portugal 11th Long race (12.3 km) 36:00
1st Team competition 18 pts
2002 Commonwealth Games Manchester, England 3rd 3000m steeplechase 8:19.85
2003 World Cross Country Championships Lausanne, Switzerland 12th Long race (12.355 km) 37:17
1st Team competition 17 pts
World Championships Paris, France 5th 3000m steeplechase 8:13.37
Military World Games Catania, Italy 3rd 3000m steeplechase 8:45.36
World Athletics Final Monte Carlo, Monaco 10th 3000m steeplechase 8:35.67

2nd to Paul Tergat in Kenya world cross country trials 2000

Personal bests

  • 3000 meters – 7:41.17 (2000)
  • 5000 meters – 13:15.7 (2000)
  • 3000 meters steeplechase – 8:10.33 (2003)
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