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Charles Cheboi Simotwo

b. 1995

Kenyan athletics competitor

Athletics competitor
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About Charles Cheboi Simotwo

Born 1995. Charles Cheboi Simotwo is a Kenyan athletics competitor.

Charles Cheboi Simotwo (born 6 May 1995) is a Kenyan middle-distance runner.

On 6 July 2017 at the Athletissima Diamond League meeting at the Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, in Lausanne he ran 1500m in 3:32.59 as he finished second behind Aman Wote for a new personal best which would ultimately place him inside the top 10 worldwide in the year.

In 2019, Charles Simotwo injured a leg in a traffic accident that forced him to undergo surgery.

He won the 1500m on the 19 June 2021 at the Kenyan Olympic trials to secure his place at the delayed 2020 Summer Games. He won ahead of more established names such as reigning World Champion Timothy Cheruiyot, George Manangoi, Ronald Kwemoi and Bethwell Birgen, amongst others.

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Important facts

Born
6 May 1995
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Athletics competitor
Nationality
Kenya

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Charles Cheboi Simotwo?

Kenyan athletics competitor

When was Charles Cheboi Simotwo born?

Charles Cheboi Simotwo was born on 6 May 1995.

What is Charles Cheboi Simotwo's occupation?

Charles Cheboi Simotwo is an athletics competitor.

What nationality is Charles Cheboi Simotwo?

Charles Cheboi Simotwo is Kenyan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Cheboi Simotwo

· Wikidata: Q55393720

· DBpedia: Charles Simotwo

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