Kevin Chelimo

Kevin Chelimo (born 14 February 1983) is a Kenyan long- and middle-distance runner.

Prep and College Chelimo graduated from Tenges high school. Chelimo graduated from Tambach Teachers Training College and Texas Tech in 2006. Kevin finished 17th 2006 NCAA Division I cross country running championships, and 10th in 2007 NCAA Division I 10,000 metres. Chelimo competed in national 3000 metres.

Coach Texas Tech cross country All-American Kevin Chelimo, a volunteer assistant coach for Texas Tech Red Raiders from 2006 - 2008.

Personal Kevin Chelimo married Sally Kipyego in 2008 summer.

Professional

Since 2008 Training in Eugene, Oregon with Oregon Track Club.

2012 Chelimo ran 2012 Payton Jordan Invitational in 13:14.57.

Chelimo competed in the 10,000 meters at the 2012 Kenyan Olympic Trials.

2015 Kevin's long buildup to NYC Marathon included: Half Marathon 1:02:11 New York (USA) 15 March 2015 New York Road Runners 10 km in May 2015 29:19 6th place

Kevin Chelimo debuted at 1 November 2015 NYC Marathon in 2:15:49 in 10th place.

Personal Best Marathon: 2:15:49 Half-Marathon: 1:01:21 10000 m: 27:30.50 5000 m: 13:14.57