Kevin Chelimo

Kevin Chelimo (born 14 February 1983) is a Kenyan long- and middle-distance runner.

Prep and College
Chelimo graduated from Tenges high school. Chelimo graduated from Tambach Teachers Training College and Texas Tech in 2006. Kevin finished 17th 2006 NCAA Division 1 cross country running championships, and 10th in 2007 NCAA Division 1 10,000 metres. Chelimo competed in national 3000 metres.

Coach
Texas Tech cross country All-American Kevin Chelimo,  a volunteer assistant coach for Texas Tech Red Raiders from 2006 - 2008.

Personal
Kevin Chelimo married Sally Kipyego in 2008 summer.

Since 2008
Training in Eugene, Oregon with Oregon Track Club.

2012
Chelimo ran 2012 Payton Jordan Invitational in 13:14.57.

Chelimo competed in the 10,000 meters at the 2012 Kenyan Olympic Trials.

2015
Kevin's long buildup to NYC Marathon included:
 * Half Marathon 1:02:11 New York (USA) 15 March 2015
 * New York Road Runners 10 km in May 2015 29:19 6th place

Kevin Chelimo debuted at 1 November 2015 NYC Marathon in 2:15:49 in 10th place.

Personal Best
Marathon: 2:15:49

Half-Marathon: 1:01:21

10000 m: 27:30.50

5000 m: 13:14.57