Cornelius Chirchir (born 5 June 1983 in
Bomet
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) is a Kenyan runner who specializes in the
1500 metres
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. He holds the
world junior record over the distance with 3:30.24 minutes, achieved on 19 July 2002 in
Monte Carlo
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. He came close to the record in 2004 with 3:30.60 min, but never since.
He is based at the PACE Sports Management camp in
Kaptagat.
Achievements
Personal bests
*800 metres - 1:44.98 min (2001)
*1500 metres - 3:30.24 min (2002)
*One mile - 3:50.40 min (2003)
External links
*
Pace Sports Management
1983 births
Living people
Kenyan male middle-distance runners
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