Charles Simotwo Explained

Charles Simotwo
Fullname:Charles Cheboi Simotwo
Sport:Track and Field
Event:800m, 1500m
Birth Date:6 May 1995

Charles Cheboi Simotwo (born 6 May 1995) is a Kenyan middle distance runner.

On 6 July 2017 at the Athletissima Diamond League meeting at the Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, in Lausanne he ran 1500m in 3:32.59 as he finished second behind Aman Wote for a new personal best which would ultimately place him inside the top 10 worldwide in the year.[1]

In 2019, Charles Simotwo injured a leg in a traffic accident that forced him to undergo surgery.[2]

He won the 1500m on the 19 June 2021 at the Kenyan Olympic trials to secure his place at the delayed 2020 Summer Games. He won ahead of more established names such as reigning World Champion Timothy Cheruiyot, George Manangoi, Ronald Kwemoi and Bethwell Birgen, amongst others.[3] [4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1500 Metres - men - senior - outdoor - 2017. www.worldathletics.org.
  2. Web site: Kenya: Kamworor Leads Comeback Athletes in Punching Tokyo Ticket. Bernard. Rotich. June 21, 2021. allAfrica.com.
  3. Web site: Cheruiyot and Kipruto miss out on Kenyan Olympic team. June 20, 2021. www.insidethegames.biz.
  4. Web site: Simotwo stuns world champion Cheruiyot in 1500m. Jonathan. Komen. The Standard.
  5. Web site: Emotional Simotwo, Etyang stun loaded field to book 1500m Olympic tickets. Timothy. Olobulu. June 19, 2021.