Joseph Chesire
Kenyan middle-distance runner
Joseph Chesire (born November 12, 1957) is a former Kenyan middle-distance runner who represented his country in the 1984, 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympics. He came fourth in Los Angeles and Barcelona. Cheshire also won the 1500 m at the London Grand Prix in 1992. His greatest indoor achievement was the bronze medal at the 1985 IAAF World Indoor Games.
He became the oldest entrant into the 1500 metres at the World Championships in Athletics, at 35 years, 281 days at the 1993 edition.[1]
International competitions
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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1987 | All-Africa Games | Nairobi, Kenya | 3rd | 1500 m | 3:39.84 |
References
- ^ Butler, Mark et al. (2013). IAAF Statistics Book Moscow 2013 (archived). IAAF. Retrieved on 2015-07-06.
External links
- Joseph Chesire at World Athletics
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African Champions in men's 1500 metres
- 1979: Mike Boit (KEN)
- 1982: Kipkoech Cheruiyot (KEN)
- 1984: Saïd Aouita (MAR)
- 1985: Omer Khalifa (SUD)
- 1988: Getahun Ayana (ETH)
- 1989: Joseph Chesire (KEN)
- 1990: Moses Kiptanui (KEN)
- 1992: Nelson Chirchir (KEN)
- 1993: David Kibet (KEN)
- 1996: Moses Kigen (KEN)
- 1998: Laban Rotich (KEN)
- 2000: Youssef Baba (MAR)
- 2002: Bernard Lagat (KEN)
- 2004: Paul Korir (KEN)
- 2006: Alex Kipchirchir (KEN)
- 2008: Haron Keitany (KEN)
- 2010: Asbel Kiprop (KEN)
- 2012: Caleb Ndiku (KEN)
- 2014: Ayanleh Souleiman (DJI)
- 2016: Fouad Elkaam (MAR)
- 2018: Elijah Manangoi (KEN)
- 2022: Abel Kipsang (KEN)
- 2024: Brian Komen (KEN)
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