Clement Kemboi

Clement Kimutai Kemboi (born 10 February 1992) is a Kenyan middle-distance runner specializing in the 3000 metres steeplechase.

Clement Kimutai Kemboi
Personal information
NationalityKenyan
Born (1992-02-10) February 10, 1992[1]
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)[1]
Weight65 kg (143 lb)[1]
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)3000 metres steeplechase
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Kenya
African Games
Gold medal – first place2015 Brazzaville3000 m steeplechase

Biography

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

Personal bests
EventMarkCompetitionVenueDate
3000 metres steeplechase8:10.65Doha Diamond LeagueDoha, Qatar6 May 2016
3000 metres7:51.65Folksam Grand PrixGöteborg, Sweden15 July 2016

References
  1. Clement Kemboi at Tilastopaja (registration required)
  2. "IAAF DIAMOND LEAGUE Monaco (MON) 18 July 2014 3000m Steeplechase Men Results" (PDF). Retrieved 8 October 2023.
  3. Meje, Yomog (14 September 2015). "Kenya sweep women 5000m on Day 1 at the African Games –… – AthleticsAfrica". www.athletics.africa. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
  4. "2015 T&FN Men's World Rankings" (PDF). Retrieved 8 October 2023.
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