Timothy Kitum
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Born | 20 November 1994 Kapsowar |
| Height | 5 ft 7.5 in (172 cm)[1] |
| Weight | 132 lb (60 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
Event | 800 metres |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 800 m: 1:42.53 (London 2012) |
Medal record | |
Timothy Kitum (born 20 November 1994) is a Kenyan middle distance runner.
He won a silver medal in the 800 m at the 2012 World Junior Championships in Athletics in Barcelona, finishing second to Nijel Amos,[2] before going on to win the bronze medal in the men's 800m race at the 2012 Summer Olympics.[3] Kitum also won the 800m at the Commonwealth Youth Games with a Games Record of 1:49.32.[citation needed]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]Kitum is married to Faith Kipyegon. Their daughter, Alyn, was born in June 2018.[4]
References
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External links
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- 1994 births
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- Kenyan men middle-distance runners
- Athletes (track and field) at the 2012 Summer Olympics
- Olympic athletes for Kenya
- Olympic bronze medalists for Kenya
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- Olympic bronze medalists in athletics
- Athletes from Elgeyo-Marakwet County
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