Edward Kemboi

Kenyan middle-distance runner
Edward Kemboi
Personal information
Born (1993-12-09) December 9, 1993 (age 30)
Eldoret, Kenya
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg)
Sport
Country Kenya
Event(s)800 m, 1500 m
College teamIowa State Cyclones
ClubAtlanta Track Club
Turned pro2015
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)800 m: 1:44.77

1500 m: 3:39.02
Road 5 km: 15:17
8K (xc): 23:44.50

10K (xc): 30:49.60

Edward Kemboi (born December 9, 1993) is a Kenyan middle-distance runner who competes professionally for Atlanta Track Club and Mizuno. He won the 800 metres at 2015 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships[1] and at the 2015 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships.

Collegiate

In college, Kemboi competed for Iowa State University.[2] He won seven Big 12 titles during his four years at the school.[3]

Professional

Kemboi represents Kenya in international competition. He competes for and trains with Atlanta Track Club where his coached by Amy and Andrew Begley.[4] Fellow Iowa State Cyclone Patrick Peterson is also part of the team.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Edward Kemboi wins national championship in the 800". Desmoinesregister.com. June 12, 2015. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
  2. ^ "Edward Kemboi Iowa State University Results". TFRRS. June 12, 2015. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
  3. ^ "Edward Kemboi profile". Milesplit. June 12, 2015. Retrieved December 1, 2016.
  4. ^ "Wingfoot Magazine" (PDF). Atlanta Track Club. November 2017. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
  5. ^ "Patrick Peterson | Atlanta Track Club". www.atlantatrackclub.org. Retrieved 2018-08-07.

External links

  • Edward Kemboi at World Athletics Edit this at Wikidata
  • Iowa State profile
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  • World Athletics


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