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William Chemitei

b. 1970

Kenyan runner

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About William Chemitei

Born 1970. William Chemitei is an athletics competitor.

William Koskei Chemitei (born 29 December 1970) is a former Kenyan middle-distance runner who won a gold medal at the 1988 World Junior Championships in Sudbury in the 3000 metres steeplechase event.

He represented his country three times in the junior race at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships from 1987 to 1989, finishing in the top six on each occasion and sharing in the team gold in 1988 and 1989.

Personal life His son Matthew Kosgei is a steeplechase runner.

International competitions

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Important facts

Born
1970
Birth century
Also known as
William Koskei Chemitei

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Frequently asked questions

Who is William Chemitei?

Kenyan runner

When was William Chemitei born?

William Chemitei was born in 1970.

What is William Chemitei's occupation?

William Chemitei is an athletics competitor.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Chemitei

· Wikidata: Q104640928

· DBpedia: William Chemitei

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