Human Interest |
Further Personal Information |
Residence |
Nyeri, KEN |
Sport Specific Information |
Why this sport? |
He used to run five kilometres to school every day as a child. He was then encouraged by a teacher at his school to pursue athletics. |
Name of coach |
Peter Mathu |
Further Personal Information |
Occupation |
Police Officer |
Family |
Wife, Ruth Chepkemoi, Son Kipchumba [b.2006] |
Sport Specific Information |
Club / Team |
Kenya Police: Kenya |
General Interest |
Memorable sporting achievement |
Winning bronze at the 2008 Olympic Games. (the-star.co.ke, 23 Aug 2011) |
Other information |
CAPTAIN He was named captain of the Kenyan athletics team at the 2011 World Championships. (the-star.co.ke, 23 Aug 2011) |