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| Nationality | Kenyan | ||||||||||||||
| Born | February 10, 1992 [1] | ||||||||||||||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) [1] | ||||||||||||||
| Weight | 65 kg (143 lb) [1] | ||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||||||
| Event | 3000 metres steeplechase | ||||||||||||||
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Clement Kimutai Kemboi (born 10 February 1992) is a Kenyan middle-distance runner specializing in the 3000 metres steeplechase. He was the 2005 African Games champion in that event.
Biography
Kemboi's first international circuit win was at the 2011 Weltklasse in Biberach, where he ran a personal best of 8:34.22 in the 3000 m steeplechase. [1] He went on to record top-three finishes at several minor meetings over the next few years, including being a pacemaker for steeplechase and 5000 m races. [1] [2]
In 2015, Kemboi achieved his first international medal with a win at the African games men's steeplechase, which earned him comparisons to compatriot and Olympic gold medalist Ezekiel Kemboi. [3] He was ranked 8th globally in the men's steeplechase that year by Track & Field News. [4]
Kemboi achieved his PB of 8:10.65 at the 2016 Doha Diamond League, placing 6th and scoring 1 point in the 2016 Diamond League season. [1]
Statistics
Personal bests
| Event | Mark | Competition | Venue | Date |
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| 3000 metres steeplechase | 8:10.65 | Doha Diamond League | Doha, Qatar | 6 May 2016 |
| 3000 metres | 7:51.65 | Folksam Grand Prix | Göteborg, Sweden | 15 July 2016 |
References
- ^ a b c d e f Clement Kemboi at Tilastopaja (registration required)
- ^ "IAAF DIAMOND LEAGUE Monaco (MON) 18 July 2014 3000m Steeplechase Men Results" (PDF). Retrieved 8 October 2023.
- ^ Meje, Yomog (14 September 2015). "Kenya sweep women 5000m on Day 1 at the African Games –… – AthleticsAfrica". www.athletics.africa. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
- ^ "2015 T&FN Men's World Rankings" (PDF). Retrieved 8 October 2023.
