Reuben Mwei Explained

Ruben Mwei
Nationality:Kenyan
Sport:Running
Event:Half marathon and Marathon
Birth Date:4 December 1985
Birth Place:Kapsabet, Kenya
Height:1.8m (05.9feet)
Weight:62kg (137lb)

Ruben Chebon Mwei (born 4 December 1985 in Kapsabet, Kenya) is a Kenyan half marathoner and marathoner.

Biography

Mwei attended Kemeloi high school and Kamwenja Teacher's College in his native Kenya before moving to the United States to attend Adams State College in 2006, where he majored in psychology.

Career

Mwei redshirted his freshman year at Adams State. His sophomore year, he competed in several cross-country races, including 4- and 5-mile, and 8- and 10-K. He placed second at the NCAA Division II National Championships, with a 30:09 in the 10-K, and earned an All-American award. His junior year, he did not compete in the national championship due to a chest injury.[1]

After college, Mwei has continued to run professionally, winning events such as the 2012 Naples Half Marathon[2] and the 2012 Atlanta Marathon (his debut marathon)[3]

References

  1. Web site: Ruben Mwei profile. Adams State College. 31 March 2013.
  2. News: Adam. Fisher. NDN HALF MARATHON: Mwei passes Towett late to win men's race. 31 March 2013. Naples Daily News. 15 January 2012.
  3. Web site: Reuben Mwei Wins Atlanta Marathon. Competitor.com. 31 March 2013. 1 November 2012.