Abraham Chebii Explained

Abraham Kosgei Chebii (born 23 December 1979 in Kaptabuk, Marakwet District) is a Kenyan runner who specializes in the 5000 metres. His personal best time is 12:52.99 minutes, achieved in June 2003 in Oslo.

He graduated from Marakwet High School in 1997. He was spotted by Moses Kiptanui whose team Chebii joined.

He belongs to Kimbia Athletics team and is managed by Tom Ratcliffe and coached by Dieter Hogen. Chebii belongs to Marakwet, a tribe of Kalenjin people. He lives now in Eldoret, Kenya. He is married and with two children (as of 2006).

Achievements

YearTournamentVenueResultExtra
2000World Cross Country ChampionshipsVilamoura, Portugal5thShort race
2003World ChampionshipsParis, France4th5000 m
World Athletics FinalMonte Carlo, Monaco3rd3000 m
2004World Athletics FinalMonte Carlo, Monaco9th3000 m
2005World Cross Country ChampionshipsSaint-Galmier, France2ndShort race
2005World Cross Country ChampionshipsSaint-Galmier, France2ndTeam

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