About Elkanah Angwenyi
Born 1983. Elkanah Angwenyi is a Kenyan middle-distance runner.
Elkanah Angwenyi (born 5 February 1983 in Nyamira) is a Kenyan runner who specializes in the 1500 metres. He won the bronze medal at the 2006 World Indoor Championships.
He started running while at primary school. He was recruited by Kenya Police in 2001. In 2004 he was spotted by Hussein Makke, who became his manager and sent him to the US, where he has since competed at various road and track races.
Angwenyi is married with a son born in 2003 (as of 2006).
Competition record
Personal bests 800 metres - 1:46.3 min (2005) 1500 metres - 3:31.97 min (2006) 3000 metres - 7:43.28 min (2004)
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Who is Elkanah Angwenyi?
Kenyan distance runner
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Elkanah Angwenyi was born on 5 February 1983 in Nyamira.
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Elkanah Angwenyi is a middle-distance runner.
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Elkanah Angwenyi is Kenyan.
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