Richard Chelimo
- Born
- Apr 21, 1972 (54 years old)
- Birthplace
- Eldoret, Kenya
- Events
- 10 000 m · 5000 m
- Height
- 1.63 m
- Weight
- 54 kg
Richard Chelimo (21 April 1972 – 15 August 2001) was a Kenyan long-distance runner, and a world record holder over 10,000 metres However, he is best known as the silver medallist in the controversial 10,000m at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. However, he is best known as the silver medallist in the controversial 10,000m at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona He was also a world junior record holder in the 10,000m.
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.
As of Oct 27, 2026: 10 000 m 27:07.91 (#133 all-time), 5000 m 13:05.14 (#273 all-time), 1994 season best 49:02 (Sep 18, 1994, Zaandam (NED)) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · World Championships: 1 silver, 1 bronze · 54 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| World Championships | – | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | – | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 10MilesRoa | 49:02 | – | Sep 18, 1994 | Zaandam (NED) |
| 1993 | 3000m | 7:41.63 | – | Aug 7, 1993 | Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON) |
| 1993 | 5000m | 13:05.14 | – | Aug 4, 1993 | Zürich (SUI) |
| 1993 | 10000m | 27:07.91 | – | Jul 5, 1993 | Stockholm (SWE) |
| 1993 | CrossCount | 33:43 | – | Mar 6, 1993 | – |
| 1992 | 5000m | 13:10.46 | – | Aug 11, 1992 | Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON) |
| 1992 | 5Kilometre | 13:15 | – | Mar 29, 1992 | Carlsbad, CA (USA) |
| 1992 | 10000m | 27:15.53 | – | Jul 4, 1992 | Oslo (NOR) |