Peter Koech
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 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
- Peter Koech profile at IAAF
| 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 |