Abraham Cherono’s biography, fact, career, awards, net worth and life story

Intro Kenyan distance runner
Is Athlete
From Kenya
Type Sports
Gender male
Birth

21 July 1980

Age 40 years

Abraham Cherono (born 21 July 1980 in Keiyo District) is a Kenyan runner who specializes in the 3000 metres steeplechase and cross-country running.

He is the older brother of Stephen Cherono, who moved to Qatar and changed his name to Saif Saaeed Shaheen [1].

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Kenya
1998 World Junior Championships Annecy, France 2nd 3000m steeplechase 8:32.24
2000 World Cross Country Championships Vilamoura, Portugal 11th Long race (12.3 km) 36:00
1st Team competition 18 pts
2002 Commonwealth Games Manchester, England 3rd 3000m steeplechase 8:19.85
2003 World Cross Country Championships Lausanne, Switzerland 12th Long race (12.355 km) 37:17
1st Team competition 17 pts
World Championships Paris, France 5th 3000m steeplechase 8:13.37
Military World Games Catania, Italy 3rd 3000m steeplechase 8:45.36
World Athletics Final Monte Carlo, Monaco 10th 3000m steeplechase 8:35.67

2nd to Paul Tergat in Kenya world cross country trials 2000

Personal bests

  • 3000 meters – 7:41.17 (2000)
  • 5000 meters – 13:15.7 (2000)
  • 3000 meters steeplechase – 8:10.33 (2003)
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