William Chirchir’s biography, fact, career, awards, net worth and life story

Intro Athletics competitor
Is Athlete
From Kenya
Type Sports
Gender male
Birth

6 February 1979

Age 41 years
Star sign Aquarius

William Chirchir (born 6 February 1979, in Bomet) is a Kenyan runner (Kipsigis tribe) who specializes in the 1500 metres. He is a former holder of the world junior record over the distance with 3:33.24 minutes from 1998.

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Kenya
1998 World Junior Championships Annecy, France 1st 800 m 1:47.23
1999 Grand Prix Final Munich, Germany 5th 800 m 1:44.75
2001 World Championships Edmonton, Canada 4th 1500 m 3:31.91
Grand Prix Final Melbourne, Australia 3rd 1500 m 3:34.06
2002 Commonwealth Games Manchester, United Kingdom 2nd 1500 m 3:37.70
Grand Prix Final Paris, France 9th 1500 m 3:39.11

Personal bests

  • 800 metres – 1:43.33 min (1999)
  • 1500 metres – 3:29.29 min (2001)
  • One mile – 3:47.94 min (2000)
  • 3000 metres – 7:55.78 min (1998)
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