Mary Chemweno Explained

Mary Chemweno
Sport:Athletics
Birth Date:2 February 1959
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Mary Chemweno Koskei (2 February 1959) is a former Kenyan middle distance runner who specialised in 400 m, 800 m and 1500 m events. She won the gold medal in the inaugural 1979 African Championships in 800 metres, and another gold medal six years later in 1500 metres at the 1985 edition. She is also a three-time Kenyan national champion, having won both the 400 and 800 metres events in 1981 as well as the 800 m event again in 1986.[1] Mid-career, in the early 1980s, she married long-distance runner Kipsubai Koskei.[2]

Achievements

1979African ChampionshipsDakar, Senegalbgcolor=gold1st800 m2:08.4
3rd400 m55.41
1985African ChampionshipsCairo, Egyptbgcolor=gold1st1500 m4:17.90
bgcolor=silver2nd800 m2:04.58
1987All-Africa GamesNairobi, Kenya3rd800 m2:04.34

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kenyan Championships. GBR Athletics. 30 August 2016.
  2. News: Kenyan runners on track for love and marriage. 30 August 2016. Dawn.com. 16 March 2010.