Paul Chelimo

United States

Paul Chelimo

Paul Chelimo is an accomplished American distance runner specializing in the 5000 meters. He won a silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics and a bronze medal at the 2017 World Championships. Known for his tactical racing and strong finishing kick, Chelimo has been a consistent performer on the international stage.

Olympic Medals

Silver1
Bronze1

World Championship Medals

Bronze1

Personal Bests

800 Metres
1:54.54
1500 Metres
3:39.33
Mile
3:55.96
3000 Metres
7:31.57
2 Miles
8:07.59
5000 Metres
12:57.55
10,000 Metres
27:12.73
5 Kilometres Road
13:45
8 Kilometres Road
23:27
10 Kilometres Road
28:12
15 Kilometres Road
43:46
10 Miles Road
48:19
Half Marathon
1:02:19
Marathon
2:18:08

Major Championships

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The XXXI Olympic Games - 5000 Metres

13:03.90

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The XXXII Olympic Games - 5000 Metres

12:59.05

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IAAF World Championships in Athletics - 5000 Metres

13:33.30

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