Elijah Chelimo Kipterege (born 20 April 1987) is a Kenyan

long-distance runner Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least . Physiologically, it is largely Aerobic exercise, aerobic in nature and requires stamina as well as mental strength. Within endurance ru ...

who specializes in the

3000 metres steeplechase The 3000 metres steeplechase or 3000-meter steeplechase (usually Abbreviation, abbreviated as ) is the most common distance for the steeplechase (athletics), steeplechase in track and field. It is an obstacle race over the distance of the 3000 met ...

. He finished eleventh at the 2009 World Athletics Final. His personal best time is 8:10.63 minutes, achieved in May 2009 in

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1987 births Living people Kenyan male long-distance runners Kenyan male steeplechase runners Place of birth missing (living people) 21st-century Kenyan sportsmen {{longdistance-athletics-bio-stub