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Kenneth Rooks

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Kenneth Rooks ( RUUKS; born October 21, 1999) is an American track and field athlete who specializes in the 3000 m steeplechase. Originally from College Place, Washington, Rooks competed in college for the BYU Cougars, where he was the national champion in the steeplechase at the 2023 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Rooks signed a professional contract with Nike in 2024. He won a silver medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in the 3000 m steeplechase. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Kenneth Rooks is the 9,241st most popular athlete, the 20,855th most popular biography from United States and the 1,021st most popular American Athlete.

Kenneth Rooks is an American athlete known for his accomplishments in middle-distance running, particularly in the 3000 meters steeplechase. He gained recognition for his performances in collegiate competitions and has represented the United States in various track events.

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Among athletes, Kenneth Rooks ranks 9,241 out of 6,025. Before him are Theodoros Iakovidis, Tom Mackintosh, Hamoon Derafshipour, Lilian de Geus, Mallory Velte, and Antía Jácome. After him are Shachar Sagiv, Úrsula Sánchez, Elle Purrier St. Pierre, Yuri Mansur, Anastasia Gorbunova, and Nick Christie.

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Among people born in 1999, Kenneth Rooks ranks 996. Before him are Fernanda Russo, Victor Sterpu, KC Lightfoot, Abbie Wood, Gabriella Doueihy, and Antía Jácome. After him are Callum McCowatt, Richárd Márton, Toni Breidinger, Mason Parris, Zhou Lijun, and Margielyn Didal.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Kenneth Rooks ranks 20,863 out of 20,380. Before him are Hailey Van Lith (2001), Evy Leibfarth (2004), Fernando Ferreira (null), Mallory Velte (1995), Casey Murphy (1996), and Josh Zeid (1987). After him are Elle Purrier St. Pierre (1995), Nick Christie (1991), Abdessalem Ayouni (1994), Toni Breidinger (1999), Tri Bourne (1989), and Khadija Krimi (1995).

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Among ATHLETES In United States

Among athletes born in United States, Kenneth Rooks ranks 1,021. Before him are Jenny Arthur (1993), Bubba Starling (1992), KC Lightfoot (1999), Evy Leibfarth (2004), Fernando Ferreira (null), and Mallory Velte (1995). After him are Elle Purrier St. Pierre (1995), Nick Christie (1991), Abdessalem Ayouni (1994), Tri Bourne (1989), Khadija Krimi (1995), and Justin Best (1997).

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