Cornelius Chirchir
Kenyan runner
Cornelius Chirchir (born 5 June 1983 in Bomet) is a Kenyan runner who specializes in the 1500 metres. He holds the world junior record over the distance with 3:30.24 minutes, achieved on 19 July 2002 in Monte Carlo. 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
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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1999 | World Youth Championships | Bydgoszcz, Poland | 1st | 1500m | 3:44.02 |
2000 | World Junior Championships | Santiago, Chile | 1st | 1500m | 3:38.80 |
2002 | African Championships | Radès, Tunisia | 4th | 1500m | 3:39.67 |
IAAF Grand Prix Final | Paris, France | 3rd | 1500m | 3:31.51 | |
2003 | World Indoor Championships | Birmingham, England | 4th | 1500m | 3:43.03 |
World Athletics Final | Monte Carlo, Monaco | 6th | 1500m | 3:41.77 |
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
- Cornelius Chirchir at World Athletics
- Pace Sports Management
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World U20 Champions in men's 1500 metres
- 1986: Wilfred Kirochi (KEN)
- 1988: Wilfred Kirochi (KEN)
- 1990: Moses Kiptanui (KEN)
- 1992: Atoi Boru (KEN)
- 1994: Julius Achon (UGA)
- 1996: Shadrack Langat (KEN)
- 1998: Adil Kaouch (MAR)
- 2000: Cornelius Chirchir (KEN)
- 2002: Yassine Bensghir (MAR)
- 2004: Abdalaati Iguider (MAR)
- 2006: Remmy Limo Ndiwa (KEN)
- 2008: Imad Touil (ALG)
- 2010: Caleb Ndiku (KEN)
- 2012: Hamza Driouch (QAT)
- 2014: Jonathan Kiplimo Sawe (KEN)
- 2016: Kumari Taki (KEN)
- 2018: George Manangoi (KEN)
- 2021: Vincent Kibet Keter (KEN)
- 2022: Reynold Cheruiyot (KEN)
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