Cornelius Chirchir

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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[edit]

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Kenya
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[edit]

  • 800 metres - 1:44.98 min (2001)
  • 1500 metres - 3:30.24 min (2002)
  • One mile - 3:50.40 min (2003)

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