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Kipkemboi Kimeli

1966 - 2010

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Kipkemboi Kimeli (November 30, 1966 – February 6, 2010) was a Kenyan long-distance runner who won the bronze medal in the 10,000 metres at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Kimeli died in Albuquerque, New Mexico from complications from pneumonia and tuberculosis on February 6, 2010. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 15 different languages on Wikipedia. Kipkemboi Kimeli is the 3,033rd most popular athlete, the 64th most popular biography from Kenya and the 41st most popular Kenyan Athlete.

Kipkemboi Kimeli is a Kenyan long-distance runner known for his achievements in various road races and track events. He gained prominence for his performances in the 5000 meters and cross country competitions.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1966, Kipkemboi Kimeli ranks 727. Before him are Vincent Ventresca, Pieralberto Carrara, Mike O'Malley, Émile Mbouh, Alexander Graf Lambsdorff, and Bent Skammelsrud. After him are Perica Bukić, Monika Weber-Koszto, Anne Elvebakk, Jessica Monroe, Attila Adrovicz, and Charley Boorman. Among people deceased in 2010, Kipkemboi Kimeli ranks 490. Before him are Massamasso Tchangai, Edwin Morgan, Orlando Zapata, Bill Dixon, Adele Mara, and Nalini Jaywant. After him are Antonio Pettigrew, Frank Giering, Kage Baker, Ruth Park, Abdolmalek Rigi, and Frances Reid.

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In Kenya

Among people born in Kenya, Kipkemboi Kimeli ranks 64 out of 150. Before him are Wilfred Bungei (1980), David Rudisha (1988), Luke Kibet (1983), Wang Yang (null), Tom Mboya (1930), and Julius Kariuki (1961). After him are Julius Korir (1960), Billy Konchellah (1961), Gurinder Chadha (1960), Winfred Yavi (1999), Peter Rono (1967), and Abel Kirui (1982).

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Among ATHLETES In Kenya

Among athletes born in Kenya, Kipkemboi Kimeli ranks 41. Before him are Bernard Lagat (1974), Wilfred Bungei (1980), David Rudisha (1988), Luke Kibet (1983), Wang Yang (null), and Julius Kariuki (1961). After him are Julius Korir (1960), Billy Konchellah (1961), Winfred Yavi (1999), Peter Rono (1967), Abel Kirui (1982), and Samuel Wanjiru (1986).

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