About Kipkoech Cheruiyot
Born 1964. Kipkoech Cheruiyot is a Kenyan middle-distance runner.
Kipkoech "Kip" Cheruiyot ( Charles Kipkoech Cheruiyot; born December 2, 1964) is a retired middle distance runner from Kenya.
Biography At the 1982 African Championships, he won the 1500 metres gold medal, leaving the famous Saïd Aouita in second place. Cheruiyot was then slightly less than 18 years old.
In 1983, he broke the world junior record at men's 1500 metres by running 3:34.92 in Munich.
He represented Kenya at the Athletics at the 1988 Summer Olympics and finished 7th in the men's 1500 metres race, which was won by his compatriot Peter Rono. At the 1987 World championships, he was 11th in the 1500 metres final. At the 1984 Summer Olympics, he failed to reach the semifinals
He was gold medalist at the 1989 Summer Universiade. At the time he was based at Mount St. Mary's University (College) located in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
His twin brother Charles Cheruiyot is also a former athlete.
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Who is Kipkoech Cheruiyot?
Kenyan middle-distance runner
When was Kipkoech Cheruiyot born?
Kipkoech Cheruiyot was born on 2 December 1964.
What is Kipkoech Cheruiyot's occupation?
Kipkoech Cheruiyot is a middle-distance runner.
What nationality is Kipkoech Cheruiyot?
Kipkoech Cheruiyot is Kenyan.
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