Richard Mateelong

Richard Kipkemboi Mateelong (born 14 October, 1983) is a Kenyan long-distance runner who specializes in the 3000 metre steeplechase.

He was born in Lenape village, near Narok town in 1983. He started running in 1998, while at high school. He graduated from Moi Amalo Secondary School in 2001 and then joined Kenya Police. In 2004 he finished fifth at the Kenyan Olympic trials, missing the Olympics but was selected for the African Championships, where he won a silver medal [http://www.nationmedia.com/eastafrican/current/Magazine/mag0206200810.htm A Matelong journey] ] .

As of|2008, he lives in Nyeri and is married with one child x] ] . He is managed by Gianni Demadonna.

Achievements

Personal bests

*1500 metres - 3:41.79 min (2005)
*3000 metres - 7:48.71 min (2005)
*5000 metres - 13:30.4 min (2006)
*3000 metre steeplechase - 8:05.96 min (2004)

References

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* IAAF, August 27, 2007: [http://www.iaaf.org/news/athletes/newsid=40901.html Focus on Africa - Richard Kipkemboi MATELONG]