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William Chirchir

William Chirchir

KENKENMen
Birth dateFeb 6, 1979
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William Chirchir is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, William Chirchir 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. William Chirchir's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.

Throughout their competitive career, William Chirchir 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 William Chirchir 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.

William Chirchir'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, William Chirchir'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.

Key facts
1500 m
3:29.29
Mile
3:47.94
2008 season best
1:50.05
Jun 1, 2008 · Brazzaville (CGO)
Age
47 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 1500 m 3:29.29 (#33 all-time), Mile 3:47.94, 2008 season best 1:50.05 (Jun 1, 2008, Brazzaville (CGO)) · 47 years old

PB

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2008
800m
1:50.05-Jun 1, 2008
Brazzaville (CGO)
2007
800m
1:48.94-Jun 9, 2007
Manchester (GBR)
2007
800m-short-track
1:49.83-Jan 27, 2007-Glasgow (GBR) (i)
2007
1500m
3:36.82-Jul 2, 2007
Olympic Stadium, Athina (GRE)
2007
1500m-short-track
3:41.36-Feb 3, 2007-Schleyer Halle, Stuttgart (GER) (i)
2006
800m
1:49.26-May 28, 2006
Valencia (ESP)
2006
1500m
3:39.66-May 27, 2006
Valencia (ESP)
2005
800m
1:45.88-May 7, 2005
Nairobi (KEN)
2005
1500m
3:32.93-Sep 4, 2005
Berlin ISTAF
2004
800m
1:44.65-Jul 25, 2004
Lappeenranta (FIN)
2004
1500m
3:32.10-Sep 3, 2004
Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
2004
mile-short-track
4:00.49-Jan 31, 2004-Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2004
Mile
4:00.49-Jan 31, 2004
Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2003
800m
1:45.14-Jun 27, 2003
Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games
2003
1500m
3:31.70-Jun 12, 2003
Ostrava (CZE)
2003
Mile
3:52.18-Sep 7, 2003
Rieti (ITA)
2002
1000m
2:16.24-May 18, 2002
Portland, OR (USA)
2002
1500m
3:30.88-Jul 19, 2002
Monaco Herculis
2002
Mile
3:49.49-Jul 12, 2002
Roma Golden Gala
2001
800m
1:44.02-Jul 4, 2001
Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI)
2001
1500m
3:29.29-Aug 24, 2001
Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
2001
Mile
3:52.86-Jun 9, 2001
Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2000
800m
1:43.84-Jul 5, 2000
Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI)
2000
1000m
2:15.91-Aug 1, 2000
Stockholm (SWE)
2000
1500m
3:31.02-Aug 18, 2000
Monte Carlo Herculis-Zepter 2000
2000
Mile
3:47.94-Jul 28, 2000
Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games
1999
800m
1:43.33-Sep 3, 1999
Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
1999
1000m
2:14.99-Jul 17, 1999
Nice (FRA)
1999
1500m
3:36.22-May 23, 1999
Rehlingen (GER)
1999
4x800Metre
7:04.89-Jun 6, 1999-Stuttgart (GER)
1998
800m
1:44.69-Aug 8, 1998
Monte Carlo Herculis-Zepter '98
1998
1500m
3:33.24-Aug 12, 1998
Weltklasse Zürich
1997
800m
1:47.08-Aug 20, 1997
Rovereto (ITA)
1997
1500m
3:35.44-Aug 24, 1997
Köln (GER)
1997
3000m
7:58.45-Aug 18, 1997-Bellinzona (SUI)

2008

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:50.05-Jun 1Brazzaville CAA Super Grand Prix, Brazzaville

2007

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:40.08-Jul 15Sheffield Norwich Union British Grand Prix, EIS Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield
1500m
3:38.58-Jul 11Watford BMC Gold Standard, Watford
1500m
3:36.82-Jul 2Athens Grand Prix Tsiklitiria, Olympic Stadium, Athina
1500m
3:39.14-Jun 16Biberach Weltklasse, Biberach
800m
1:48.94-Jun 9Manchester BMC Nike Grand Prix, Manchester
800m
1:50.22-May 19Herrera Grand Premio Andalucía, Herrera
1500m-short-track
3:41.36-Feb 3Stuttgart Sparkassen Cup, Schleyer Halle, Stuttgart (i)
800m-short-track
1:49.83-Jan 27Glasgow Norwich Union International, Glasgow (i)

2006

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:49.26-May 28Valencia ECCC Group A, Valencia
1500m
3:39.66-May 27Valencia ECCC Group A, Valencia
1500m
3:46.81-May 21Loughborough International, Loughborough
800m
1:49.57-May 20Loughborough BMC Nike Grand Prix, Loughborough

2005

18 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:32.93-Sep 4Berlin ISTAF
1500m
3:34.34-Aug 26Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
1500m
3:36.53-Aug 19Weltklasse Zürich
800m
1:46.66-Jul 22Crystal Palace Norwich Union LONDON Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London
1500m
3:37.24-Jul 16Madrid Meeting 2005, Madrid
1500m
3:35.69-Jul 5Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
1500m
3:38.97-Jul 1Paris-St-Denis Meeting Gaz de France
1500m
3:37.7HT-Jun 25Nairobi Kenyan World Ch. Trials, Nairobi
800m
1:46.9HT-Jun 18Kenyan Championships
800m
1:48.90-May 29Lagos European Champion Clubs Cup, Lagos
1500m
4:02.18-May 28Lagos European Champion Clubs Cup, Lagos
1500m
3:39.30-May 22Belém Grande Premio Brasil de Atletismo, Mangueirão, Belém
800m
1:47.57-May 18Fortaleza GP Sul Americano CAIXA de Atletismo, Fortaleza
1500m
3:42.94-May 15Rio de Janeiro Grande Premio Rio de Atletismo, Rio de Janeiro
800m
1:45.88-May 7Nairobi CAA Permit Meeting, Nairobi
800m
1:47.0HT-Mar 19Kakamega KAA Meeting, Kakamega
1500m
3:39.45-Feb 19Adelaide Telstra A-Series, Adelaide
1500m
3:37.58-Feb 17Melbourne Telstra A-Series, Melbourne - National Events

2004

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:36.84-Sep 5Rieti 2004, Rieti
1500m
3:32.10-Sep 3Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
800m
1:44.75-Aug 6Weltklasse Zürich
1500m
3:33.99-Jul 31Heusden-Zolder KBC Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder
1500m
3:36.83-Jul 27Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
800m
1:44.65-Jul 25Lappeenranta Karelia Games, Lappeenranta
1500m
3:36.20-Jul 17Madrid Meeting 2004, Madrid
1500m
3:45.59-Jul 10La Laguna Meeting Isla de Tenerife, La Laguna
1500m
3:38.8HT-Jun 26Nairobi Kenyan Olympic Trials, Nairobi
1500m
3:48.0HT-Jun 25Nairobi Kenyan Olympic Trials, Nairobi
1500m
3:41.25-Jun 11Bergen Bislett Games
1500m
3:35.54-Jun 8Golden Spike IAAF Super Grand Prix, Ostrava
1500m
3:37.55-May 23Belém Grande Premio Brasil CAIXA de Atletismo, Mangueirão, Belém
1500m
3:39.15-May 14Doha Qatar Athletic Super Grand Prix, Doha
mile-short-track
4:00.49-Jan 31Adidas Indoor Games, Boston, MA (i)

2003

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
3:52.18-Sep 7Rieti 2003, Rieti
1500m
3:33.61-Sep 5Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme
1500m
3:35.19-Aug 15Weltklasse Zürich
Mile
3:52.79-Aug 8London Norwich Union British Grand Prix, Crystal Palace, London
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Honours

🥈

Manchester Commonwealth Games

1500 Metres

2002
🥈

Manchester Commonwealth Games

1500 Metres

2002
4

IAAF World Championships

1500 Metres

2001
🥇

Kenyan Championships

1500 Metres

2001
🥉

Melbourne IAAF Grand Prix Final

1500 Metres

2001
🥇

Monte Carlo Herculis-Zepter 2000

1500 Metres

2000
🥇

Annecy IAAF World Junior Championships

800 Metres

1998
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is William Chirchir's 1500 m personal best?

William Chirchir's 1500 m personal best is 3:29.29, set on Aug 24, 2001 in Bruxelles (BEL), #33 on the all-time list.

Which events does William Chirchir compete in?

William Chirchir competes in the 1500 m and Mile.

How did William Chirchir perform in 2008?

2008 season best: 1:50.05, set on Jun 1, 2008 in Brazzaville (CGO).