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Milcah Chemos

KENWomen

Birth dateFeb 24, 1986

BirthplaceMount Elgon District, Kenya

Height1.63 m

Weight48 kg

Milcah Chemos Cheywa (born 24 February 1986 in Bugaa, Mount Elgon District) is a runner from Kenya who specialises in 3000 metres steeplechase She was, until 2015, African record holder at the distance and is the gold medalist of the 2013 World Championships in Athletics. She was, until 2015, African record holder at the distance and is the gold medalist of the 2013 World Championships in Athletics.

Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.

Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.

Key facts

3000 m steeplechase

9:07.14

#32 all-time

3000 m

8:43.92

#376 all-time

2016 season best

20:52

Oct 9, 2016

2016 season best

Medals

Olympic Games: 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 gold, 2 silver

Age

40 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:07.14 (#32 all-time), 3000 m 8:43.92 (#376 all-time), 2016 season best 20:52 (Oct 9, 2016) · Olympic Games: 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 gold, 2 silver · 40 years old

Personal bests

2:04.35

4:12.3HT

8:43.92

9:07.14

5:41.64

6:16.95

33:42

4:36.66

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Medals

	🥇	🥈	🥉	Total
Olympic Games	-	-	1	1
World Championships	1	2	-	3
Total	1	2	1	4

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2016	4MilesRoad	20:52	-	Oct 9, 2016	-	-
2016	10Kilometr	33:42	-	Oct 2, 2016	-	Utrecht (NED)
2014	3000mSt	9:21.91	-	Jul 12, 2014	↓	Glasgow British Athletics Grand Prix, Hampden Park, Glasgow - Diamond Discipline
2013	1500m	4:15.6h	-	May 25, 2013	↑	Nairobi (KEN)
2013	MileRoad	4:36.66	-	Sep 14, 2013	-	Gateshead (GBR)
2013	2000Metres	6:16.95	-	Aug 21, 2013	-	Dubnica nad Váhom (SVK)
2013	3000mSt	9:11.65	-	Aug 13, 2013	↓	IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
2012	3000mSt	9:07.14	-	Jun 7, 2012	↓	Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - National Events
2011	800m	2:04.35	-	Jun 4, 2011	↑	Nairobi (KEN)
2011	1500m	4:17.05	-	Jun 3, 2011	↑	Nairobi (KEN)
2011	3000mSt	9:12.89	-	May 26, 2011	↓	Roma Compeed Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Promotional Events
2010	3000m	8:54.04	-	Jul 8, 2010	↓	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Diamond Discipline
2010	3000mSt	9:11.71	-	Jun 10, 2010	↓	Roma Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Promotional Events
2009	800m	2:07.09	-	Jul 25, 2009	↑	Nairobi (KEN)
2009	1500m	4:12.3h	-	Jun 6, 2009	↑	Nairobi (KEN)
2009	2000m	5:41.64	-	Sep 4, 2009	-	Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
2009	3000m	8:43.92	-	Aug 31, 2009	↓	Zagreb (CRO)
2009	3000mSt	9:08.57	-	Aug 17, 2009	↓	IAAF World Championships
2008	800m	2:07.8h	-	Jun 27, 2008	↑	Nairobi (KEN)
2005	800m	2:10.6h	-	May 21, 2005	↑	Nairobi (KEN)
2005	1500m	4:31.5h	-	May 21, 2005	↑	Nairobi (KEN)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
4MilesRoad	20:52	-	Oct 9	Groningen 4 Miles, Groningen
10Kilometr	33:42	-	Oct 2	Utrecht Singelloop, Utrecht

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	9:31.30	-	Jul 30	Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Hampden Park, Glasgow
3000mSt	9:21.91	-	Jul 12	Glasgow British Athletics Grand Prix, Hampden Park, Glasgow - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt	9:21.91	-	Jul 11	Glasgow British Athletics Grand Prix, Hampden Park, Glasgow - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt	9:26.49	-	Jul 5	Paris Meeting AREVA, Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis - Promotional Events
3000mSt	9:38.21	-	May 18	Shanghai Golden Grand Prix

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
MileRoad	4:36.66	-	Sep 14	Gateshead Great North City Games, Gateshead
3000mSt	9:15.06	-	Sep 6	Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Promotional Events
3000mSt	9:29.16	-	Sep 3	Zagreb IAAF World Challenge, Sports Park Mladost, Zagreb
2000Metres	6:16.95	-	Aug 21	Dubnica nad Váhom The Athletic Bridge 2013, Dubnica nad Váhom
3000mSt	9:11.65	-	Aug 13	IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
3000mSt	9:36.16	-	Aug 10	IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
3000mSt	9:11.65	-	Aug 10	IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva
3000mSt	9:14.17	-	Jul 19	Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco - Promotional Events
3000mSt	9:38.6HT	-	Jul 13	Nairobi Kenyan World Ch. Trials, Nairobi
3000mSt	DNS	-	Jul 4	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt	9:17.43	-	Jun 30	Birmingham Sainsbury's Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt	9:17.92	-	Jun 27	Golden Spike Ostrava 2013, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava
3000mSt	9:16.14	-	Jun 6	Roma Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Diamond Discipline
1500m	4:15.6HT	-	May 25	Nairobi Kenyan Police Ch., Nairobi
3000mSt	9:19.17	-	May 10	Doha IAAF Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	9:35.67	-	Aug 30	Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt	DNF	-	Aug 17	Stockholm DN Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt	9:09.88	-	Aug 6	The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
3000mSt	9:27.09	-	Aug 4	The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
3000mSt	9:09.88	-	Aug 3	The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
3000mSt	9:27.09	-	Aug 3	The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
3000mSt	9:32.75	-	Jun 23	-
3000mSt	9:07.14	-	Jun 7	Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - National Events
3000mSt	9:13.69	-	Jun 2	Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt	9:15.81	-	May 19	Shanghai Samsung Diamond League

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	9:21.41	-	Sep 16	Bruxelles Memorial van Damme
3000mSt	9:17.16	-	Aug 30	IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
3000mSt	9:35.61	-	Aug 27	IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
3000mSt	9:17.16	-	Aug 27	IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
3000mSt	9:22.80	-	Aug 6	Crystal Palace AVIVA London Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt	9:22.80	-	Aug 5	Crystal Palace AVIVA London Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt	9:32.0HT	-	Jul 16	Kenyan Championships
3000mSt	9:46.0HT	-	Jul 14	Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
3000mSt	9:19.87	-	Jun 30	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt	9:27.29	-	Jun 11	New York adidas Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - Diamond Discipline
800m	2:04.35	-	Jun 4	Nairobi Keny Police Ch., Nairobi
1500m	4:17.05	-	Jun 3	Nairobi Keny Police Ch., Nairobi
3000mSt	9:12.89	-	May 26	Roma Compeed Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Promotional Events
3000mSt	9:16.44	-	May 6	Doha Samsung Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	9:40.96	-	Oct 9	-
3000mSt	9:40.96	-	Oct 6	New Delhi Commonwealth Games, New Delhi
3000mSt	9:25.84	-	Sep 5	IAAF/VTB Bank Continental Cup, Poljud Stadion, Split
3000mSt	9:25.84	-	Sep 4	IAAF/VTB Bank Continental Cup, Poljud Stadion, Split

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Milcah Chemos's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Milcah Chemos's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:07.14, set on Jun 7, 2012 in Bislett Stadion, Oslo (NOR), #32 on the all-time list.

Which events does Milcah Chemos compete in?

Milcah Chemos competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 m.

How did Milcah Chemos perform in 2016?

2016 season best: 20:52, set on Oct 9, 2016.

How many medals has Milcah Chemos won?

Milcah Chemos has won 1 Olympic Games medal and 3 World Championships medals.

Milcah Chemos

Personal bests

Medals

Performance Charts

Season bests

2016

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Honours

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