Kevin Chelimo


Kevin Chelimo is a Kenyan long- and middle-distance runner.

Prep and College

Chelimo graduated from Tenges high school. Chelimo graduated from Tambach Teachers Training College and Texas Tech in 2006. Kevin finished 17th 2006 NCAA Division 1 cross country running championships, and 10th in 2007 NCAA Division 1 10,000 metres. Chelimo competed in national 3000 metres.

Coach

cross country All-American Kevin Chelimo, a volunteer assistant coach for Texas Tech Red Raiders from 2006 - 2008.

Personal

Kevin Chelimo married Sally Kipyego in 2008 summer.

Professional

Since 2008

Training in Eugene, Oregon with Oregon Track Club.

2012

Chelimo ran 2012 Payton Jordan Invitational in 13:14.57.
Chelimo competed in the 10,000 meters at the 2012 Kenyan Olympic Trials.

2015

Kevin's long buildup to NYC Marathon included:
Kevin Chelimo debuted at 1 November 2015 NYC Marathon in 2:15:49 in 10th place.

Personal Best

Marathon: 2:15:49

Half-Marathon: 1:01:21

10000 m: 27:30.50

5000 m: 13:14.57