Jump to content

Abraham Cherono

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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 moved to Qatar and changed his name to Saif Saaeed Shaheen.[1]

Achievements

[edit]
Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Kenya
1998 World Junior Championships Annecy, France 2nd 3000m steeplechase 8:32.24
2000 World Cross Country Championships Vilamoura, Portugal 11th Long race (12.3 km) 36:00
1st Team competition 18 pts
2002 Commonwealth Games Manchester, England 3rd 3000m steeplechase 8:19.85
2003 World Cross Country Championships Lausanne, Switzerland 12th Long race (12.355 km) 37:17
1st Team competition 17 pts
World Championships Paris, France 5th 3000m steeplechase 8:13.37
Military World Games Catania, Italy 3rd 3000m steeplechase 8:45.36
World Athletics Final Monte Carlo, Monaco 10th 3000m steeplechase 8:35.67

2nd to Paul Tergat in Kenya world cross country trials 2000

Personal bests

[edit]

References

[edit]
[edit]