Peter Koech
Medal record
Men’s Athletics
Representing  Kenya
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1988 Seoul 3000m Steeplechase

Peter Koech (born February 18, 1958) is a former long-distance runner from Kenya who won a silver medal in the 3,000 meters steeplechase event at the 1988 Summer Olympics. He held the world record in this event for over three years, running 8:05.35 in 1989. It was the first electronically timed world record for the event and is still in the top 25 performers in history.

He is from Arwos, Nandi District. He now lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico with his wife and three children. He continued to run in the Masters division, winning the Boilermaker Road Race in 1998.[1]

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Kenya
1987 All-Africa Games Nairobi, Kenya 3rd 5000 m 13:44.94

References

  1. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-08. Retrieved 2010-09-06.((cite web)): CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
Records Preceded by Henry Rono Men's Steeplechase World Record Holder July 3, 1989 — August 19, 1992 Succeeded by Moses Kiptanui Sporting positions Preceded by Julius Kariuki Men's 3,000 m Steeple Best Year Performance 1989 — 1990 Succeeded by Moses Kiptanui