Abraham Cherono
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Abraham Cherono (born 21 July 1980 in Keiyo District) is a Kenyan runner who specializes in the 3000 metres steeplechase and cross-country running.
He is the older brother of Stephen Cherono, who defected to Qatar and changed his name to Saif Saaeed Shaheen [1]. Shaheen is considered to be currently the best speeplechase runner in the world.
[edit] Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | World Junior Championships | Annecy, France | 2nd | |
| 2000 | World Cross Country Championships | Vilamoura, Portugal | 11th | Long race |
| World Cross Country Championships | Vilamoura, Portugal | 1st | Team competition | |
| 2002 | Commonwealth Games | Manchester, England | 3rd | |
| 2003 | World Cross Country Championships | Lausanne, Switzerland | 12th | Long race |
| World Cross Country Championships | Lausanne, Switzerland | 1st | Team competition | |
| World Championships | Paris, France | 5th | ||
| Military World Games | Catania, Italy | 3rd | ||
| World Athletics Final | Monte Carlo, Monaco | 10th |
[edit] Personal bests
- 3000 metres - 7:51.17 (2000)
- 5000 metres - 13:15.7 (2000)
- 3000 metres steeplechase - 8:10.33 (2003)
[edit] External link
- IAAF profile for Abraham Cherono
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