Joshua Chelanga

Joshua Chelanga (born 7 April 1973) is a Kenyan long-distance runner who won the 2007 edition of the Rotterdam Marathon on April 15, clocking 2:08:21. Chelanga was born in Baringo District, Kenya.

His younger brother, Samuel Chelanga, is also a long-distance runner who won the NCAA Men's Cross Country Championship in 2009 and 2010.

Achievements

Marathons 2001 – Boston Marathon – 3rd 2002 – Commonwealth Games – 2nd 2004 – Berlin Marathon – 3rd (time 2:07:05, personal best) 2005 – Seoul International Marathon – 8th 2005 – Berlin Marathon – 4th 2006 – Paris Marathon – 26th 2006 – Eindhoven Marathon – 12th 2007 – Rotterdam Marathon – 1st 2007 – JoongAng Seoul Marathon – 1st 2009 – Rotterdam Marathon – 14th