Cornelius Chirchir

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Cornelius Chirchir (born 5 June 1983 in Kericho) is a Kenyan runner who specializes in the 1500 metres. He holds the world junior record over the distance with 3:30.24 minutes, achieved on 19 July 2002 in Monte Carlo. He came close to the record in 2004 with 3:30.60 min, but never since.

[edit] Achievements

Year	Tournament	Venue	Result	Extra
1999	World Youth Championships	Bydgoszcz, Poland	1st
2000	World Junior Championships	Santiago, Chile	1st
2002	African Championships	Radès, Tunisia	4th
2003	World Indoor Championships	Birmingham, England	4th
	World Athletics Final	Monte Carlo, Monaco	6th

[edit] Personal bests

• 800 metres - 1:44.98 min (2001)
• 1500 metres - 3:30.24 min (2002)
• One mile - 3:50.40 min (2003)

[edit] External links

• IAAF profile for Cornelius Chirchir
• Pace Sports Management