Abraham Cherono (born 21 July 1980 in Keiyo District) is a Kenyan runner who specializes in the 3000 metres steeplechase and cross-country running.
He is the older brother of Stephen Cherono, who moved to Qatar and changed his name to Saif Saaeed Shaheen.
Achievements Representing 1998World Junior Championships Annecy, France 2nd3000m steeplechase8:32.242000World Cross Country Championships Vilamoura, Portugal 11thLong race (12.3 km)36:00 1stTeam competition18 pts2002Commonwealth GamesManchester, United Kingdom 3rd3000m steeplechase8:19.852003World Cross Country Championships Lausanne, Switzerland 12thLong race (12.355 km)37:17 1stTeam competition17 ptsWorld ChampionshipsParis, France 5th3000m steeplechase8:13.37Military World GamesCatania, Italy 3rd3000m steeplechase8:45.36World Athletics FinalMonte Carlo, Monaco 10th3000m steeplechase8:35.67
2nd to Paul Tergat in Kenya world cross country trials 2000
Personal bests 3000 meters – 7:41.17 (2000) 5000 meters – 13:15.7 (2000) 3000 meters steeplechase – 8:10.33 (2003)
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