Peter Koech
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| Medal record | |||
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| Men’s Athletics | |||
Competitor for  Kenya |
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| Olympic Games | |||
| Silver | 1988 Seoul | 3000m Steeplechase | |
Peter Koech (born February 18, 1958) is a former long-distance runner from Kenya who won the silver medal in 3,000 meters steeplechase at the 1988 Summer Olympics. He held the world record in this event for some time, running 8:05.39 in 1989.
He is from Arwos, Nandi District. He now live in Albuquerque, New Mexico with his wife and 3 children in a house.
[edit] Reference
- IAAF profile for Peter Koech
| 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 3.000m Steeple Best Year Performance 1989 — 1990 |
Succeeded by Moses Kiptanui |
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