William Oloonkishu Yiampoy (born 17 May 1974, in Emarti) is a Kenyan runner who specializes in the 800 metres. His personal best is 1:42.91 minutes, achieved in September 2002 in Rieti.
He graduated from Sosio High School in Kilgoris in 1989. He was recruited by Kenya Police in 1991. He did not start running until 1996. In 1999, he ran his first European races. He was selected to compete at the 2000 Olympics replacing Patrick Konchellah, the winner of Kenyan Olympic trials.
He was part of the 4 x 800 metres relay team who currently holds the world record.
He is married with two children. He is managed by Gianni Demadonna and coached by Gianni Ghidini. Yiampoy is a member of the Maasai tribe.
Achievements Representing 2001World Championships Edmonton, Canada4th800 mGoodwill GamesBrisbane, Australia 1st800 m2002African ChampionshipsRadès, Tunisia 2nd800 m2004World Indoor ChampionshipsBudapest, Hungary5th800 mAfrican ChampionshipsBrazzaville, Congo 1st800 m2005World Championships Helsinki, Finland 3rd 800 mWorld Athletics FinalMonte Carlo, Monaco4th800 m
References
External links
IAAF, September 14, 2004: Focus on Africa - William Oloonkishu Yiampoy, (KEN)