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Saif Saaeed Shaheen

1982 - Today

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Saif Saaeed Shaheen (Arabic: سيف سعيد شاهين), formerly Stephen Cherono (born 15 October 1982), is a retired steeplechase runner. Born in Keiyo, Kenya he represented Qatar. He was, for 19 years, the world record holder for 3000 metre steeplechase. He is a two time World Champion in the event. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 27 different languages on Wikipedia (up from 26 in 2024). Saif Saaeed Shaheen is the 3,275th most popular athlete (down from 2,676th in 2024), the 78th most popular biography from Kenya (down from 56th in 2019) and the 53rd most popular Kenyan Athlete.

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Among ATHLETES

Among athletes, Saif Saaeed Shaheen ranks 3,277 out of 6,025Before him are Kathrin Haacker, Arsi Harju, Peter Hochschorner, Detlef Hofmann, Maria Cioncan, Alexander Yegorov, Maikro Romero, and Eric Lamaze. After him are Milcah Chemos Cheywa, Kjersti Plätzer, Li Huifen, and Sandra Wagner-Sachse.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1982, Saif Saaeed Shaheen ranks 517Before him are Leryn Franco, Lara Trump, Ovidiu Hoban, Colin Donnell, Maret Ani, and Raquel Atawo. After him are Sofia Andrukhovych, Ana Layevska, Henrik Lundqvist, Facundo Tello, Julien Doré, and Daniel Niculae.

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In Kenya

Among people born in Kenya, Saif Saaeed Shaheen ranks 78 out of 150Before him are Moses Tanui (1965), Beatrice Chebet (2000), Vivian Cheruiyot (1983), Michael Olunga (1994), Tegla Loroupe (1973), and Paul Chelimo (1990). After him are Milcah Chemos Cheywa (1986), Grace Ogot (1930), Agnes Tirop (1995), Matthew Birir (1972), Ezekiel Kemboi (1982), and McDonald Mariga (1987).

Among ATHLETES In Kenya

Among athletes born in Kenya, Saif Saaeed Shaheen ranks 53Before him are Samuel Wanjiru (1986), Moses Tanui (1965), Beatrice Chebet (2000), Vivian Cheruiyot (1983), Tegla Loroupe (1973), and Paul Chelimo (1990). After him are Milcah Chemos Cheywa (1986), Agnes Tirop (1995), Matthew Birir (1972), Ezekiel Kemboi (1982), Wilson Boit Kipketer (1973), and Paul Ereng (1966).