Richard Mateelong is a Kenyan steeplechase runner who won the bronze medal in the men's steeplechase at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. His full name is Richard Kipkemboi Mateelong. He was born on 14 October 1983 in Narok, stood 179 centimetres tall and weighed 65 kilograms, and he ran for the Kenya Police team. His personal best in the 3000 metres steeplechase is 8:00.89, set in 2009. He also won the bronze medal in that event at the 2007 World Championships in Osaka, the silver medal at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin, and the gold medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi.
Facts
Classification
Competition Category Connections
Competed In
Source Richard Mateelong (Olympedia)
Plays
Source Richard Mateelong (Olympedia)
In the Other Atlases
Nationality
Also in Geography Atlas: the nationality of this subject.
Source Richard Mateelong (Olympedia)Olympedia athlete page, biographical informationQuote, Olympedia athlete page, biographical information
NOC Kenya
Sources
1. Richard Mateelong (Olympedia)
Biographical information, Born
Born 14 October 1983 in Narok, Narok (KEN)
Olympedia athlete page, biographical information
NOC Kenya
Results table, event
Steeplechase, Men
Plays: Athletics, Results table, Discipline (Sport)
Athletics
Competed In: 2008 Summer Olympics, Results table, Games
2008 Summer Olympics
View the SourceReader Challenges (0)
No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.
Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.