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Kipkemboi
Kipkemboi is both a surname and a given name of Kenyan origin that stems from the name Kemboi and the prefix ''Kip-'' (meaning "born of or born during"). Kipkemboi therefore means "born at night" Notable people with the name include: *Kipkemboi Kimeli (1966–2010), Kenyan long-distance track runner and 1988 Olympic medallist *Ibrahim Kipkemboi Hussein (born 1958), Kenyan marathon runner and three-time Boston Marathon champion *John Kipkemboi Kibowen (born 1969), Kenyan long-distance runner and two-time world champion in cross country *Richard Kipkemboi Mateelong (born 1983), Kenyan steeplechase runner and 2008 Olympic medallist *Simeon Kipkemboi (born 1960), Kenyan sprinter *Wilfred Kipkemboi Bungei (born 1980), Kenyan 800 metres runner and 2008 Olympic champion See also *Kemboi Kemboi is a surname of Kenyan origin that may refer to: * Clement Kemboi (born 1992), Kenyan steeplechase runner *David Kemboi Kiyeng (born 1983), Kenyan marathon runner and two-time Reims Marathon *Edwi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kipkemboi Kimeli
Kipkemboi Kimeli (November 30, 1966 – February 6, 2010) was a Kenyan long-distance runner who won the bronze medal in the 10,000 metres at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Kimeli died in Albuquerque, New Mexico from complications from pneumonia and tuberculosis Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease usually caused by '' Mycobacterium tuberculosis'' (MTB) bacteria. Tuberculosis generally affects the lungs, but it can also affect other parts of the body. Most infections show no symptoms, i ... on February 6, 2010. Achievements References External links * * 1966 births 2010 deaths Kenyan male long-distance runners Athletes (track and field) at the 1988 Summer Olympics 21st-century deaths from tuberculosis Kenyan expatriates in the United States Olympic athletes of Kenya Olympic bronze medalists for Kenya Place of birth missing Olympic bronze medalists in athletics (track and field) Kenyan male cross country runners Medalists at the 1988 Summer Olympi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Kipkemboi Mateelong
Richard Kipkemboi Mateelong (born 14 October 1983) is a Kenyan professional long-distance runner who specializes in the 3000 metre steeplechase. He won an Olympic bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and he has two World Championship medals in the discipline. Career He was born in Lenape village, near Narok town in 1983. He started running in 1998, while at high school. He graduated from Moi Amalo Secondary School in 2001 and then joined Kenya Police. In 2004 he finished fifth at the Kenyan Olympic trials, missing the Olympics but was selected for the African Championships, where he won a silver medal. Mainly competing on the European track and field circuit, he qualified for the IAAF World Athletics Final in 2004, 2005 and 2006, eventually winning a silver medal in the latter edition. His times continued to improve and his new personal best of 8:07.50 set in Rome made him the third fastest man that year. The 2007 season marked a breakthrough for Mateelong ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simeon Kipkemboi
Simeon Kipkemboi (born April 15, 1960) is a former sprinter from Kenya, who represented his native East African country twice at the Summer Olympics: in 1988 and 1992. He is best known for winning the gold medal in the men's 200 metres at the 1987 All-Africa Games. Personal bests *100 metres – 10.2 (1989) *200 metres – 20.54 (1987) *400 metres The 400 metres, or 400-meter dash, is a sprint event in track and field competitions. It has been featured in the athletics (sport), athletics programme at the Summer Olympics since 1896 for men and since 1964 for women. On a standard outdoor runn ... – 44.93 (1990) External links *sports-reference 1960 births Living people Kenyan male sprinters Athletes (track and field) at the 1988 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 1990 Commonwealth Games Athletes (track and field) at the 1992 Summer Olympics Olympic athletes for Kenya Commonwealth Games medallists in athletics Commonwealth Games gold m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilfred Kipkemboi Bungei
Wilfred Kipkemboi Bungei (born 24 July 1980) is a Kenyan retired Middle-distance runner, who won the Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Men's 800 metres, 800 m gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. He also won at the 2006 World Indoor Championships in Athletics, World indoor Championships in Moscow 2006 the 800 metres title, defeating Mbulaeni Mulaudzi and Olympic Champion Yuriy Borzakovskiy in the course of the race. Career Bungei was ranked No.1 in the world over 800 m in 2002 and 2003. He has a personal best of 800 metres#All-time top 25 middle-distance runners, 1:42.34 minutes (Rieti 2002). At the 2001 World Championships in Athletics in Edmonton he won a silver medal over 800 m, finishing behind Andre Bucher. While in school, he focused on sprints and decathlon, before concentrating on 800 metres running.Daily Nation, January 23, 2011Bungei, another jewel from the Kabirirsang factory/ref> He graduated from Samoei High School in 1998. At the 1998 World Ju ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kemboi
Kemboi is a surname of Kenyan origin that may refer to: * Clement Kemboi (born 1992), Kenyan steeplechase runner *David Kemboi Kiyeng (born 1983), Kenyan marathon runner and two-time Reims Marathon *Edwin Kemboi Sutter (born 1973), Kenyan ICT specialist and the first Chief Officer for ICT and e-Government in the County Government of Uasin Gishu, Kenya. He is credited with automation of public services in Uasin Gishu county to enhance efficiency in service delivery. * Elijah Kemboi (born 1984), Kenyan marathon runner and 2011 Košice Marathon winner *Ezekiel Kemboi (born 1982), Kenyan steeplechase runner and two-time Olympic champion * Lawrence Kemboi Kipsang (born 1993), Kenyan steeplechase runner * Micah Kemboi Kogo (born 1986), Kenyan long-distance runner and 2008 Olympic medallist *Nicholas Kemboi (born 1983), Kenyan long-distance runner competing for Qatar * Nicholas Kemboi (born 1989), Kenyan middle-distance runner * Polat Kemboi Arıkan (born 1990), Kenyan long-distance track ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ibrahim Kipkemboi Hussein
Ibrahim Kipkemboi Hussein (born 3 June 1958 in Kapsabet, Rift Valley) is a retired long-distance runner from Kenya, who was a three-time winner of the Boston Marathon in 1988, 1991, and 1992. He was also the first winner from Kenya of the New York City Marathon in 1987, and multiple other marathons in his years. He and his wife Zainab Ibrahim are both alumni at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM. Ibrahim Hussein is among many athletes on the Hall of Fame in New Mexico. The couple have five children, Hussein Ibrahim, Farida Ibrahim, Hadija Ibrahim, Jamal Ibrahim and Warda Ibrahim. Ibrahim Hussein was the first Kenyan (and also the first African) to win Boston, setting a world record and having books written on his legacy. Since his 1988 win, the Kenyans have come to dominate Boston, having won the race every year since 1988 with only nine years of exception. The only non-Africans to win Boston since 1988 were South Korean Lee Bong-Ju, Italian Gelindo Bordin, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Kipkemboi Kibowen
John Kipkemboi Kibowen (born 21 April 1969 in Changach, southern Keiyo District), is a Kenyan former long-distance runner who specialized in the 5000 metres and cross-country running. Kibowen won the gold medal in the short race at the 1998 and 2000 IAAF World Cross Country Championships, and finished second in 2003. He won a bronze at the 2001 World Championships and a silver at the 2003 World Athletics Final, finished fourth at the 2003 World Championships and sixth at the 2004 Summer Olympics and the 2005 World Championships. He won the Parelloop 10K in race in the Netherlands three times a row: 2003, 2004, 2005.Arrs.netList of Parelloop winners/ref> Kibowen is currently based at the PACE Sports Management training camp in Kaptagat Kaptagat is a human settlement in Uasin Gishu County, in the southwestern part of Kenya. This part of the country, where the two counties of Uasin Gishu and Elgeyo Marakwet County share a border, is used by the majority of Kenyan profess ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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