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'''Hellen Kimaiyo-Kipkoskei''' (born September 8, 1968 in [[Moiben]]) is a retired runner from [[Kenya]]. |
'''Hellen Kimaiyo-Kipkoskei''' (born September 8, 1968 in [[Moiben]]) is a retired runner from [[Kenya]]. |
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She won many continental competitions. She competed at the [[1984 Summer Olympics]] aged less than 16 <ref name="nyc">NYC Marathon: [http://web1.nyrrc.org/nyrrc/marathon/info/bios-women.html#kimaiyo Women to Watch]</ref> and at the [[1992 Summer Olympics]]. She is also a multiple Kenyan champion |
She won many continental competitions. She competed at the [[1984 Summer Olympics]] aged less than 16 <ref name="nyc">NYC Marathon: [http://web1.nyrrc.org/nyrrc/marathon/info/bios-women.html#kimaiyo Women to Watch]</ref> and at the [[1992 Summer Olympics]]. She is also a multiple Kenyan champion.<ref>gbrathletics.com [http://www.gbrathletics.com/nc/ken.htm Kenyan Championships]</ref> |
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In addition, she was a successful road runner. She won [[Peachtree Road Race]] three times a row ( |
In addition, she was a successful road runner. She won [[Peachtree Road Race]] three times a row (1996–1998) <ref name="nyc"/> and [[Dam tot Damloop]] four times a row (1992–1995).<ref>[http://www.damloop.nl/algemeen/statistieken.asp Dam tot Damloop]</ref> Kimaiyo won [[Zevenheuvelenloop]] in 1995. |
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He used to held the [[African records in athletics|African records]] for 1500 and 3000 metres |
He used to held the [[African records in athletics|African records]] for 1500 and 3000 metres.<ref>NY times, August 19, 1991: [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D0CE1DC123FF93AA2575BC0A967958260&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=2 TRACK AND FIELD; Kenyans on Informal Path to Success ]</ref> |
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Kimaiyo went to the Singore Girls Secondary School in [[Iten]]. She is married to [[Charles Kipkorir]], who is also a former Kenyan runner. Soon after the 1984 Olympics she became pregnant and gave birth to her first child. She got a second child following her 1990 pregnancy |
Kimaiyo went to the Singore Girls Secondary School in [[Iten]]. She is married to [[Charles Kipkorir]], who is also a former Kenyan runner. Soon after the 1984 Olympics she became pregnant and gave birth to her first child. She got a second child following her 1990 pregnancy.<ref>NY Times, July 1, 1992: [http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9E0CE2D91031F932A35754C0A964958260&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=2 OLYMPICS: BARCELONA PROFILE; African Women Reach Starting Line]</ref> |
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She is not to be confused with [[Hellen Jemaiyo Kimutai]], a Kenyan marathon runner. |
She is not to be confused with [[Hellen Jemaiyo Kimutai]], a Kenyan marathon runner. |
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Revision as of 16:01, 27 December 2010
Hellen Kimaiyo-Kipkoskei (born September 8, 1968 in Moiben) is a retired runner from Kenya.
She won many continental competitions. She competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics aged less than 16 [1] and at the 1992 Summer Olympics. She is also a multiple Kenyan champion.[2]
In addition, she was a successful road runner. She won Peachtree Road Race three times a row (1996–1998) [1] and Dam tot Damloop four times a row (1992–1995).[3] Kimaiyo won Zevenheuvelenloop in 1995.
He used to held the African records for 1500 and 3000 metres.[4]
Kimaiyo went to the Singore Girls Secondary School in Iten. She is married to Charles Kipkorir, who is also a former Kenyan runner. Soon after the 1984 Olympics she became pregnant and gave birth to her first child. She got a second child following her 1990 pregnancy.[5]
She is not to be confused with Hellen Jemaiyo Kimutai, a Kenyan marathon runner.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Kenya
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| 1985 | African Championships | Cairo, Egypt | 1st | 3000 m | |
| 3rd | 1500 m | ||||
| 1987 | All-Africa Games | Nairobi, Kenya | 2nd | 3000 m | |
| 1989 | African Championships | Lagos, Nigeria | 1st | 3000 m | |
| 3rd | 1500 m | ||||
| 1992 | World Cross Country Championships | Boston, United States | 11th | Long race | |
| 1st | Team race | ||||
| Summer Olympics | Barcelona, Spain | 9th | 10,000 m | ||
| 1993 | World Cross Country Championships | Amorebieta, Spain | 12th | Long race | |
| 1st | Team race | ||||
| 1994 | World Cross Country Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 12th | Long race | |
| 3rd | Team race | ||||
References
- ^ a b NYC Marathon: Women to Watch
- ^ gbrathletics.com Kenyan Championships
- ^ Dam tot Damloop
- ^ NY times, August 19, 1991: TRACK AND FIELD; Kenyans on Informal Path to Success
- ^ NY Times, July 1, 1992: OLYMPICS: BARCELONA PROFILE; African Women Reach Starting Line
