Ezekiel Kemboi
- January 5, 2024
- Runner
Quick Facts
Ezekiel Kemboi Biography
| Name | Ezekiel Kemboi |
| Birthday | May 25 |
| Birth Year | 1982 |
| Place Of Birth | Matira |
| Birth Country | Kenya |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
| Spouse | Jane Jepchumba |
| Children(s) | Kiprono Manchester |
Ezekiel Kemboi is one of the most popular and richest Runner who was born on May 25, 1982 in Matira, Kenya. Steeplechase runner who earned an Olympic gold medal in the steeplechase of 3,000 meters in both the 2012 and 2004 Summer Olympics.
Abel Kirui also represented Kenya at the 2012 Olympics, winning silver in the marathon. also played for Kenya in the 2012 Olympics by winning gold in the race.
Born in Matira, which is near Kapsowar, Marakwet District, Kemboi graduated from Kapsowar Boys Secondary School in 1999. He did not take up athletics until after he left school, but was spotted by Paul Ereng and won the African Junior Championships in 2001 despite falling.
Kemboi became African Junior Champion in 2001 and then in 2002, he finished second at the Commonwealth Games behind compatriot Stephen Cherono. The same year Kemboi was originally fourth at the African Championships in Athletics, but was later awarded bronze after the winner Moroccan Brahim Boulami received a doping suspension.
His birthplace was in Matira, Kenya.
Ezekiel Kemboi Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Runner |
| House | Living in own house. |
Ezekiel Kemboi is one of the richest Runner from Kenya. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ezekiel Kemboi 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was a student at his school, the Kapsowar Boys Secondary School.
He finished first in the 3,000m race during the 2012 World Championships.
Ezekiel Kemboi Cheboi (born 25 May 1982) is a Kenyan athlete, winner of the 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2004 Summer Olympics, the 2009 World Championships, the 2011 World Championships, the 2012 Summer Olympics, the 2013 World Championships and the 2015 World Championships. His 3000 m steeplechase best of 7:55.76 set at Monaco in 2011 places him as the sixth fastest of all time. This time is also the fastest non-winning time in history. He is one of only four men to have won both Olympic and World golds in the event, along with Reuben Kosgei, Brimin Kipruto and Conseslus Kipruto. He is the only multiple gold medalist in both. He is the only athlete to have won four world championships in the steeplechase (which he won consecutively), and only the second athlete to win two Olympic titles in the event (after Volmari Iso-Hollo).
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 6 in |
| Weight | 51 kg |
Ezekiel Kemboi height 5 ft 6 in Ezekiel weight 51 kg & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Ezekiel Kemboi Dating?
According to our records, Ezekiel Kemboi married to Jane Jepchumba. As of December 1, 2023, Ezekiel Kemboi’s is not dating anyone.
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He took to the road races of Italy in August 2010, beating Peter Kimeli to the tape to win the Corribianco race in Bianco, then taking the honours at the 8.5-kilometre Amatrice-Configno.
Facts & Trivia
Ezekiel Ranked on the list of most popular Runner. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Kenya. Ezekiel Kemboi celebrates birthday on May 25 of every year.
His participation in the 2012 Olympics was initially put in doubt when he was charged with assault in June 2012, after a woman claimed he stabbed her after she refused his sexual advances.
Where is Ezekiel Kemboi now?
Today, Kemboi is a common figure at his farm in Moiben, Uasin Gishu , where he engages in maze farming and Eldoret town, where he has a home.
Did Ezekiel Kemboi retire?
On August 17, 2016, he won a bronze medal for Kenya in the 3000m Steeplechase in Rio Olympics 2016. He then announced his retirement after the win.
What is the meaning of Kemboi?
Kemboi – these are Kenyans who decide to run away from their place of employment and break the contract and seek out employment without the agency. It is a risky move because if anything happens to the Kembois the agency cannot intervene.
How old is kipchoge?
37 years (November 5, 1984)
Why are Africans so good at running?
Several factors have been proposed to explain the extraordinary success of the Kenyan and Ethiopian distance runners, including (1) genetic predisposition, (2) development of a high maximal oxygen uptake as a result of extensive walking and running at an early age, (3) relatively high hemoglobin and hematocrit, (4) …