Joseph Kimani

Joseph Kimani (September 1, 1972 - November 1, 2012) was a Kenyan long-distance runner who competed over 10,000 metres on the track and in road running competitions.

Track career

Kimani finished 6th in the 10000 metres at the 1995 World Championships in Athletics.[1]

Road running career

In 1996 at the Peachtree Road Race Kimani set the world record 10k run at 27:04.[2]

Kimani finished 21st at the 1998 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships and 4th at the 2000 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships.[3]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.iaaf.org/athletes/kenya/joseph-kimani-14198#honours
  2. ↑ http://www.uticaod.com/article/20121113/News/311139904
  3. ↑ http://www.iaaf.org/athletes/kenya/joseph-kimani-14198#honours

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