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Simon Ayeko

b. 1987

Ugandan male steeplechase runner

Long-distance runner Steeplechase runner
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Born 1987. Simon Ayeko is an Ugandan long-distance runner and steeplechase runner.

Simon Ayeko (born 10 May 1987) is a Ugandan distance runner who specialises in the 3000 metres steeplechase. He was the gold medallist in that event at the 2011 Military World Games. He has twice represented Uganda at both the World Championships in Athletics (2009, 2011) and the IAAF World Cross Country Championships (2006, 2008)

Ayeko made his breakthrough at the 2007 Summer Universiade where he was a minor medallist in both the 5000 metres and the 10,000 metres. He also made the final of the steeplechase at that event. He was a student at the Kampala International University. He had also been a double medallist at the African University Games in 2006, winning the 1500 m and taking a silver over 5000 m.

Personal bests Outdoor track 800 metres – 1:49.00 min (2010) 1500 metres – 3:39.60 min (2009) 3000 metres – 8:01.91 min (2009) 5000 metres – 13:40.5h min (2006) 10,000 metres – 30:22.58 min (2007) 2000 metres – 5:27.63 min (2010) 3000 metres steeplechase – 8:18.04 min (2009) Indoor track 3000 metres indoor – 8:03.34 min (2010) 2000 metres steeplechase indoors – 5:26.13 min (2010) Road 10K run – 28:56 min (2008) Half marathon – 65:49 min (2008)

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Who is Simon Ayeko?

Ugandan male steeplechase runner

When was Simon Ayeko born?

Simon Ayeko was born on 10 May 1987 in Uganda.

What is Simon Ayeko's occupation?

Simon Ayeko is a long-distance runner and steeplechase runner.

What nationality is Simon Ayeko?

Simon Ayeko is Ugandan.

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