About Kennedy Kimwetich
Born 1973. Kennedy Kimwetich is a Kenyan athletics competitor.
Kennedy Kimwetich (born 1 January 1973) is a retired Kenyan middle distance runner who specialised in the 800 metres. He reached the final of the 1999 World Championships finishing seventh.
He is the Kenyan record holder in the indoor 1000 metres. This is also the current Commonwealth records.
Competition record
Personal bests Outdoor 800 metres – 1:43.03 (Stuttgart 1998) 1000 metres – 2:13.56 (Nice 1999) Indoor 800 metres – 1:46.26 (Karlsruhe 2000) 1000 metres – 2:15.50 (Stuttgart 2000) NR
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Kennedy Kimwetich?
Kenyan runner
When was Kennedy Kimwetich born?
Kennedy Kimwetich was born in 1973.
What is Kennedy Kimwetich's occupation?
Kennedy Kimwetich is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Kennedy Kimwetich?
Kennedy Kimwetich is Kenyan.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Kennedy Kimwetich
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kennedy Kimwetich. https://biography.guide/kennedy-kimwetich/
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