Kevin Chelimo’s biography, fact, career, awards, net worth and life story

Intro Kenyan sports coach
Is Sports coach
From Kenya
Type Sports
Gender male
Birth

14 February 1983

Age 37 years
Star sign Aquarius

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

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, and 10th in 2007 NCAA Division 1 10,000 metres. Chelimo competed in national 3000 metres.

Coach

Texas Tech cross country All-American Kevin Chelimo, a volunteer assistant coach for Texas Tech Red Raiders from 2006 – 2008.

Personal

Kevin Chelimo married Sally Kipyego in 2008 summer.

Professional

Since 2008

Training in Eugene, Oregon with Oregon Track Club.

2012

Chelimo ran 2012 Payton Jordan Invitational in 13:14.57.

Chelimo competed in the 10,000 meters at the 2012 Kenyan Olympic Trials.

2015

Kevin’s long buildup to NYC Marathon included:

  • Half Marathon 1:02:11 New York (USA) 15 March 2015
  • New York Road Runners 10 km in May 2015 29:19 6th place

Kevin Chelimo debuted at 1 November 2015 NYC Marathon in 2:15:49 in 10th place.

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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