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Kemoy Campbell

b. 1991

Jamaican distance runner

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About Kemoy Campbell

Born 1991. Kemoy Campbell is a Jamaican athletics competitor.

Collegiate Campbell first ran with South Plains College of Levelland, Texas, with whom he won NJCAA titles in the 800 meters and in cross country. Campbell set a PR and Jamaican indoor record in the men's 3000 meters representing New Balance at the 2016 Millrose Games on February 20.

Kemoy Campbell placed fifth in 13:30.09 in the 5000 metres on May 20, 2016 at the Hoka One One Mid Distance Classic hosted by Occidental College.

On February 26, 2017, Campbell ran 13:14.45 indoors at the BU Last Chance meet to break the Jamaican 5000m record.

Kemoy added a fourth national championship title to his collection on June 23, 2017, when he won the 5000m.

On August 12, 2017, Kemoy became the first male Jamaican distance runner to compete in a final at the IAAF World Championships in London. He finished 10th with a time of 13:39.74.

During the Millrose Games in 2019, Campbell lost consciousness due to sudden cardiac arrest, and CPR was performed by bystanders. A defibrillator had to be used to revive him. Campbell was setting the pace in the men's 3000m event.

On September 5, 2019, Campbell announced his retirement from competitive running.

He is currently coaching track and has been forced to limit his physical activity on the orders of his cardiologist.

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University of Arkansas

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People whose lives overlapped Kemoy Campbell's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Kemoy Campbell?

Jamaican distance runner

When was Kemoy Campbell born?

Kemoy Campbell was born on 14 January 1991 in Mandeville.

What is Kemoy Campbell's occupation?

Kemoy Campbell is an athletics competitor.

What nationality is Kemoy Campbell?

Kemoy Campbell is Jamaican.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kemoy Campbell

· Wikidata: Q19571601

· DBpedia: Kemoy Campbell

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