College Texas Tech Career 2006–present Sport Track and field Name Kevin Chelimo | Position Runner Education Texas Tech University Class Graduated May 2006 Conference Big 12 Conference | |
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Major Human development and family studies | ||
Kevin Chelimo (born 14 February 1983) is a Kenyan long- and middle-distance runner.
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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.
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:
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