Clement Kemboi
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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[edit]
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[edit]
Personal bests[edit]
| 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[edit]
- ^ 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.
