About Cornelius Chirchir
Born 1983. Cornelius Chirchir is a Kenyan athletics competitor.
Cornelius Chirchir (born 5 June 1983 in Bomet) is a Kenyan runner who specializes in the 1500 metres. He holds the world junior record over the distance with 3:30.24 minutes, achieved on 19 July 2002 in Monte Carlo. He came close to the record in 2004 with 3:30.60 min, but never since.
He is based at the PACE Sports Management camp in Kaptagat.
Achievements
Personal bests 800 metres – 1:44.98 min (2001) 1500 metres – 3:30.24 min (2002) One mile – 3:50.40 min (2003)
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Who is Cornelius Chirchir?
Kenyan distance runner
When was Cornelius Chirchir born?
Cornelius Chirchir was born on 5 June 1983.
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Cornelius Chirchir is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Cornelius Chirchir?
Cornelius Chirchir is Kenyan.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Cornelius Chirchir
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