Amos Serem (born 28 August 2002)[1] is a Kenyan athlete who specializes in the steeplechase running. He was the gold medallist at the World Athletics U20 Championships in 2021.[2]

Amos Serem
Amos Serem competing in the 3000m steeplechase at Athletissima 2022
Personal information
National teamKenyan
Born (2002-08-28) August 28, 2002 (age 22)
Muyeng'wet/Kabao Village, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
Sport
CountryKenya
SportAthletics
Event3000 metres steeplechase
Achievements and titles
Personal best
  • 3000 m Steeplechase: 8:02.36 (2024)
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Kenya
Diamond League
First place 2024 Brussels 3000 m st.
African Games
Silver medal – second place 2023 Accra 3000 m st.
World U20 Championships
Gold medal – first place 2021 Nairobi 3000 m st.

Personal life

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His younger brother Edmund Serem is also world U20 champion in the steeplechase.[3][4]

Personal bests

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Event Time Date Competition
3000 m Steeplechase 8:02.36 7 July 2024 2024 Meeting de Paris

References

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  1. ^ "Amos SEREM | Profile | World Athletics". www.worldathletics.org. Retrieved 2021-08-22.
  2. ^ Okeyo, Dennis (August 22, 2021). "Gold rush Sunday! Amos Serem takes 3000m steeplechase gold for Kenya as compatriot Koech settles for bronze". The Standard. Retrieved 2021-08-22.
  3. ^ "Kenyan youngster Serem keen to follow in elder his brother's footsteps at championships". Nation.Africa. 22 Aug 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  4. ^ "Serem Brothers Amos And Edmund To Face Off At Africa Games". Dailysport.co.ke. March 16, 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
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