Ezekiel Kemboi

Ezekiel Kemboi Cheboi (born 25 May 1982) is a Kenyan professional athlete, winner of the 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2004 Summer Olympics, the 2009 World Championships, the 2011 World Championships, the 2012 Summer Olympics, the 2013 World Championships and the 2015 World Championships. His 3000 m steeplechase best of 7:55.76 set at Monaco in 2011 places him as the sixth fastest of all time. This time is also the fastest non-winning time in history. He is one of only four men to have won both Olympic and World golds in the event, along with Reuben Kosgei, Brimin Kipruto and Conseslus Kipruto. He is the only multiple gold medalist in both. He is the only athlete to have won four world championships in the steeplechase (which he won consecutively), and only the second athlete to win two Olympic titles in the event (after Volmari Iso-Hollo).

Ezekiel Kemboi
Personal information
Full nameEzekiel Kemboi Yano
NationalityKenyan
Born (1982-05-25) 25 May 1982
Matira, Rift Valley Province, Kenya
Height1.67 m (5 ft 5+12 in)
Weight52 kg (115 lb)
Sport
SportTrack & field
Event3000 metres steeplechase
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Kenya
Olympic Games
2004 Athens3000 m st.
2012 London3000 m st.
World Championships
2009 Berlin3000 m st.
2011 Daegu3000 m st.
2013 Moscow3000 m st.
2015 Beijing3000 m st.
2003 Paris3000 m st.
2005 Helsinki3000 m st.
2007 Osaka3000 m st.
Commonwealth Games
2006 Melbourne3000 m st.
2002 Manchester3000 m st.
2010 Delhi3000 m st.
2014 Glasgow3000 m st.
Updated on 24 August 2015.
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