Kieran Tuntivate (Thai: คีริน ตันติเวทย์) is a Thai-American distance runner, who specializes in the 10,000 metres. After running collegiately with Harvard University, Tuntivate turned professional with the Bowerman Track Club.
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| Nationality | American Thai | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | February 16, 1997 Washington, DC, United States[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alma mater | Harvard University | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 60 kg (132 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Track, cross country | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 5K, 10K | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| College team | Harvard Crimson | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Bowerman Track Club | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turned pro | 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Personal best(s) | 1500m: 3:47.36[2] Mile: 3:57.87[2] 5000m: 13:15.67 10000m: 27:17.14[2] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Career edit
Tuntivate was born in Washington, DC, United States, and attended the High School Charter School of Wilmington in Wilmington, Delaware.
2018 edit
Tuntivate's first major international result was at the 2018 Asian Games, where he finished fourth in the 10,000 metres in 30:29.04.[3] The following year he won the 5000 and 10000 metres at the Southeast Asian Games.
2021 edit
Tuntivate qualified for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo with his time of 27:17.14. In addition, he is the first Thai (mixed American) ever who entered 10,000 metres and finished rank 23 in 29.01.92.[4]
International competitions edit
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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Representing  Thailand
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| 2018 | Asian Games | Central Jakarta, Indonesia | DNS | 5,000 m | DNS |
| 3rd | 10,000 m | 30:29.04 | |||
| 2019 | Southeast Asian Games | New Clark City, Philippines | 1st | 5,000 m | 14:31.15 |
| 1st | 10,000 m | 30:19.28 | |||
| 2021 | Olympic Games | Tokyo, Japan | 23rd | 10,000 m | 29:01.92 |
| 2022 | World Championships | Eugene, United States | 40th (h) | 5000 m | 14:19.28 |
| 2023 | Southeast Asian Games | Phnom Penh, Cambodia | 1st | 1,500 m | 3:58.51 |
Personal bests edit
Outdoor
- 1500 metres – 3:47.36 (Swarthmore, PA (USA))
- Mile – 3:57.87 (Lipscomb Academy, Nashville, TN (USA))
- 5000 metres – 13:15.67 (Stadium De Veen, Heusden-Zolder, (Belgium))
- 10000 metres - 27:17.14 (JSerra Catholic HS, San Juan Capistrano, CA (USA))
Indoor
- 1000 metres – 2:28.14 (Boston, MA (USA))
- Mile – 3:57.36 (Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA))
- 3000 metres – 7:49.15 (Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA))
- 5000 metres – 13:08.41 (Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA))
References edit
- ^ "Kieran Tuntivate - 2019-20 Track & Field". gocrimson.com. Harvard University. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- ^ a b c IAAF. "IAAF: Kieran TUNTIVATE - Athlete Profile". Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- ^ "Final - Results". Archived from the original on 27 August 2018. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
- ^ "Tokyo 2020 - Athletics Men's 10,000m Results". Olympics. Retrieved 28 January 2022.