| Clement Kimutai Kemboi | |||
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| Nationality: | Kenyan | ||
| Sport: | Athletics | ||
| Event: | 3000 metres steeplechase | ||
| Birth Date: | year=1992 month=2 day=10 | ||
| Weight: | 65kg (143lb) | ||
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Clement Kimutai Kemboi (born 10 February 1992) is a Kenyan middle-distance runner specializing in the 3000 metres steeplechase. He was the 2005 African Games champion in that event.
Kemboi's first international circuit win was at the 2011 Weltklasse in Biberach, where he ran a personal best of 8:34.22 in the 3000 m steeplechase. He went on to record top-three finishes at several minor meetings over the next few years, including being a pacemaker for steeplechase and 5000 m races.[1]
In 2015, Kemboi achieved his first international medal with a win at the African games men's steeplechase, which earned him comparisons to compatriot and Olympic gold medalist Ezekiel Kemboi.[2] He was ranked 8th globally in the men's steeplechase that year by Track & Field News.[3]
Kemboi achieved his PB of 8:10.65 at the 2016 Doha Diamond League, placing 6th and scoring 1 point in the 2016 Diamond League season.
| Event | Mark | Competition | Venue | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:10.65 | 6 May 2016 | ||||
| 7:51.65 | 15 July 2016 |