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Oscar Chelimo

b. 2001

Ugandan long-distance runner

Long-distance runner
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About Oscar Chelimo

Born 2001. Oscar Chelimo is an Ugandan long-distance runner.

Oscar Chelimo (born 12 December 2001) is a Ugandan long-distance runner. He won the bronze medal for the 5000 metres at the 2022 World Athletics Championships.

His older brother, Jacob Kiplimo is also an elite long-distance runner.

Career In 2018, Oscar Chelimo finished in seventh place in the men's 5000 metres event at the World U20 Championships held in Tampere, Finland. He also competed in the boys' 3000 metres at the Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires, Argentina and won the bronze medal.

In April 2023 Chelimo signed a contract with On Running.

Achievements International competitions 1Did not finish in the final

Personal bests 1500 metres – 3:47.48 (Milan 2019) 3000 metres – 7:33.93 (Budapest 2025) 5000 metres – 13:00.42 (Brussels 2022) Road 5 kilometres – 13:17 (Bolzano 2020) 10 kilometres – 28:06 (Arezzo 2021)

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Important facts

Born
12 December 2001
Birth century
21st century
Occupation
Long-distance runner
Nationality
Uganda

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Oscar Chelimo?

Ugandan long-distance runner

When was Oscar Chelimo born?

Oscar Chelimo was born on 12 December 2001.

What is Oscar Chelimo's occupation?

Oscar Chelimo is a long-distance runner.

What nationality is Oscar Chelimo?

Oscar Chelimo is Ugandan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Oscar Chelimo

· Wikidata: Q87725048

· DBpedia: Oscar Chelimo

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