Cornelius Chirchir (born 5 June 1983 in Bomet) is a Kenyan runner who specializes in the 1500 metres. He holds the world junior record over the distance with 3:30.24 minutes, achieved on 19 July 2002 in Monte Carlo. He came close to the record in 2004 with 3:30.60 min, but never since.
He is based at the PACE Sports Management camp in Kaptagat.
Achievements Representing 1999World Youth ChampionshipsBydgoszcz, Poland 1st1500m3:44.022000World Junior ChampionshipsSantiago, Chile1st1500m3:38.802002African ChampionshipsRadès, Tunisia4th1500m3:39.67IAAF Grand Prix FinalParis, France 3rd1500m3:31.512003World Indoor ChampionshipsBirmingham, England4th1500m3:43.03World Athletics FinalMonte Carlo, Monaco6th1500m3:41.77
Personal bests 800 metres – 1:44.98 min (2001) 1500 metres – 3:30.24 min (2002) One mile – 3:50.40 min (2003)
External links
Pace Sports Management