Ezekiel Kemboi
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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.[2] 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).
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Full name | Ezekiel Kemboi Yano[1] |
Nationality | Kenyan |
Born | (1982-05-25) 25 May 1982 (age 42)[1] Matira, Rift Valley Province, Kenya[1] |
Height | 1.67 m (5 ft 5+1⁄2 in)[1] |
Weight | 52 kg (115 lb)[1] |
Sport | |
Sport | Track & field |
Event | 3000 metres steeplechase |
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Updated on 24 August 2015 |