Timothy Cheruiyot

Kenyan athlete · Kenya · On the map · Athletes · Born 1995 · age 30

Timothy Cheruiyot is a Kenyan middle-distance runner specialising in the 1500 metres. He is the 2020 Tokyo Olympic silver medallist in the event and the 11th fastest athlete all time over the distance. At the World Athletics Championships, Cheruiyot won the silver medal in 2017 in London, and a gold in 2019 in Doha.

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2017“I kept getting better and better: silver at the World Championships in 2017, and gold in 2019.”In their wordsRead the whole statement

2015“After 2015, I learned more from my colleagues about how to run the 1,500m, and I gained confidence and experience.”In their wordsRead the whole statement

“A defining moment in my early career was the Distance Medley Relay (DMR) at the 2015 IAAF World Relays Championships in the Bahamas. It was my first time to fly in a plane.”In their wordsHe spoke about his careerRead the whole statement

1995Born20 November 1995

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Growing up, my role model was Eliud Kipchoge and he’s passed on lessons to me and so many other athletes about how to be disciplined.
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He’s a humble guy, a friend, and we spent time together traveling to the Olympics. What was the chief lesson? Focus on training, and you will achieve.
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I used to watch old races on YouTube, learning more about how to run championships.
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