Andrew Kiptoo Alamisi (born 28 August 2007) is a Kenyan long-distance runner. In 2024, he became world U20 champion over 5000 metres.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Andrew Kiptoo Alamisi |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Born | 28 August 2007 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Long distance running |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 5000m: 13:05.55 (2024) |
Medal record | |
Career
editHe won silver over both 1500 metres and 3000 metres at the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago in August 2023.[2][3][4]
He trains in Iten in Elgeyo-Marakwet County, Kenya, where he is coached by Erick Kogo.[5] On 27 August 2024, he won gold at the 2024 World Athletics U20 Championships in the men's 5000 metres in Lima, Peru.[6][7]
Personal life
editHe was a student at St. Peter’s Keberesi Secondary School, Kisii County.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Andrew Alamisi". World Athletics. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ "Commonwealth Youth Games". World Athletics. 10 August 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ Burke, Patrick (10 August 2023). "Thrilling final athletics session concludes with close mixed relays at Trinbago 2023". Inside the Games. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ "Commonwealth Youth Games". World Athletics. 7 August 2023. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ "Alamisi wins Kenya's first gold in World U-20 Championships". Nation.Africa. August 28, 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ "Eisa runs championship record to retain world U20 5000m title in Lima". World Athletics. 28 August 2024. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ Chuma, Festus (28 August 2024). "Andrew Alamisi wins men's 5,000m gold for Kenya at 2024 World U20 Championships". pulsesports. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ Cheruiyot, Bernard (August 27, 2024). "Kipkurui, Alamisi To Lead Kenya's Medal Quest At World Athletics U20 Championships In Lima". citizen.digital. Retrieved 28 August 2024.