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Richard Mateelong

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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.

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Individual 1
Birth Year
1983 1
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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
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