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Daniel Komen

1976 - Today

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Daniel Kipngetich Komen (born 17 May 1976) is a Kenyan middle- and long-distance runner. Remembered for his rivalry with Haile Gebrselassie, his most notable achievements came in a two-year period between 1996 and 1998, during which he broke a string of world records. Komen held the world record in the 3000 metres for nearly 28 years, with a time of 7:20.67 set in 1996. Komen also held the world best in the two mile run for nearly 26 years. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 25 different languages on Wikipedia. Daniel Komen is the 3,484th most popular athlete (down from 2,604th in 2024), the 88th most popular biography from Kenya (down from 53rd in 2019) and the 61st most popular Kenyan Athlete.

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Among people born in 1976, Daniel Komen ranks 704. Before him are Hamish Linklater, Mallika Sherawat, Pavel Derevyanko, Bradley McGee, Dimosthenis Tampakos, and Daniel Fridman. After him are Nasir al-Wuhayshi, Michele Frangilli, Enric Duran, Yegor Titov, Shelley Conn, and Delio Toledo.

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In Kenya

Among people born in Kenya, Daniel Komen ranks 88 out of 150. Before him are Agnes Tirop (1995), Matthew Birir (1972), Ezekiel Kemboi (1982), McDonald Mariga (1987), Wilson Boit Kipketer (1973), and Paul Ereng (1966). After him are Wilson Kipsang Kiprotich (1982), Ruth Jebet (1996), Alfred Kirwa Yego (1986), Samson Kitur (1966), Ferguson Rotich (1989), and Patrick Makau Musyoki (1985).

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Among ATHLETES In Kenya

Among athletes born in Kenya, Daniel Komen ranks 61. Before him are Milcah Chemos Cheywa (1986), Agnes Tirop (1995), Matthew Birir (1972), Ezekiel Kemboi (1982), Wilson Boit Kipketer (1973), and Paul Ereng (1966). After him are Wilson Kipsang Kiprotich (1982), Ruth Jebet (1996), Alfred Kirwa Yego (1986), Samson Kitur (1966), Ferguson Rotich (1989), and Patrick Makau Musyoki (1985).

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