Elijah Chelimo

Elijah Chelimo

Born
Apr 20, 1987 (39 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track

Elijah Chelimo is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, Elijah Chelimo established themselves as a respected competitor at both national and international levels. The athlete demonstrated exceptional technical skills and maintained high standards of performance across multiple seasons. Their commitment to excellence and improvement drove them to pursue personal records and competitive success. Elijah Chelimo's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.

Throughout their competitive career, Elijah Chelimo participated in numerous prestigious athletic competitions at various levels of competition. These events provided opportunities to test their abilities against quality opponents and pursue personal records and season bests. Consistent participation in high-level competitions allowed Elijah Chelimo to continuously improve their athletic performances and gain valuable international experience. Their competitive record demonstrates sustained excellence across multiple seasons and competitions. The athlete's achievements in competition solidified their reputation as a serious and accomplished track and field competitor.

Elijah Chelimo's personal records and best performances remain testament to their athletic abilities and years of rigorous training. These achievements represent the peak of their competitive career and demonstrate their natural talent combined with dedicated preparation. The athlete's performances contributed to the advancement of their sport and helped establish competitive standards within their discipline. After retirement from elite competition, Elijah Chelimo's legacy continued to inspire emerging athletes pursuing careers in track and field. Their dedication to athletic excellence serves as an enduring example of the commitment required to achieve success at the highest levels of international competition.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:10.63
2016 season best2:21:50Oct 22, 2016 · Bilbao
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track5:23.68

As of Oct 30, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:10.63 (#116 all-time), 2000 Metres Short Track 5:23.68, 2016 season best 2:21:50 (Oct 22, 2016, Bilbao (ESP)) · 39 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mPalafrugell 20073:43.961,054 pts–
3000mMontgeron 20058:02.001,045 pts–
5000mAlfas del Pi 200714:00.45999 pts–
SemiSanta Pola 20141:02:331,086 pts–
MarathonBilbao 20162:21:50927 pts–
3000mStDoha 20098:10.631,209 pts#116

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2016Marathon 2:21:50–Oct 22, 2016Bilbao (ESP)
2014Semi 1:02:33–Jan 19, 2014Santa Pola (ESP)
2014Marathon 2:27:59–Jun 1, 2014Lanzhou (CHN)
20133000mSt 8:19.07–Jul 10, 2013Puskás Ferenc Stadion, Budapest (HUN)
20123000mSt 8:12.84–May 11, 2012Doha IAAF Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline
20113000mSt 8:14.22–Sep 13, 2011Sports Park Mladost, Zagreb (CRO)
20103000mSt 8:12.93–Aug 6, 2010Stockholm DN Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline
20093000mSt 8:10.63–May 8, 2009Doha (QAT)
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Elijah Chelimo's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:10.63, set on May 8, 2009 in Doha (QAT), #116 on the all-time list.

Elijah Chelimo competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

2016 season best: 2:21:50, set on Oct 22, 2016 in Bilbao (ESP).