Alfred Yego
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| Medal record | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Men’s athletics | |||
| World Championships | |||
| Gold | 2007 Osaka | 800 m | |
Alfred Kirwa Yego (born 28 November 1986) is a Kenyan middle distance runner who specializes in the 800 metres.
He is best known for winning the gold medal in the 800m at the 2007 World Championships.
[edit] Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | World Junior Championships | Grosseto, Italy | 2nd | |
| 2005 | World Athletics Final | Monte Carlo, Monaco | 6th | |
| 2006 | African Championships | Bambous, Mauritius | 3rd | |
| World Athletics Final | Stuttgart, Germany | 8th | ||
| 2007 | World Championships | Osaka, Japan | 1st | 800m |
[edit] Personal bests
- 800 metres - 1:43.89 min (2006)
- 1500 metres - 3:37.95 min (2004)
[edit] External links
- IAAF profile for Alfred Yego
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