Edmund Serem (born 27 December 2007) is a Kenyan long distance runner and steeplechaser.[1]
| Personal information | |
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| National team | Kenyan |
| Born | December 27, 2007 |
| Sport | |
| Country | Kenya |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | 3000 metres steeplechase |
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| Personal best |
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Medal record | |
Career
editHe won the gold medal in the 2000 metres steeplechase at the 2023 African U18 Championships in Ndola, Zambia in April 2023.[2] He finished sixth at the 2023 African Games in the 3000 metres steeplechase in Accra, Ghana.[3]
He won the silver medal in the 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2024 African Championships in Athletics in Douala, Cameroon.[4]
He won the gold medal at the 2024 World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru in the 3000 metres steeplechase in August 2024 in a time of 8:15.28.[5][6]
Personal life
editHis older brother Amos Serem is also world U20 champion in the steeplechase.[7][8]
References
edit- ^ "Edmund Serem". World Athletics. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "How training with 'greats' is priming Amos Serem's younger brother for global stardom". Pulse Sports. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ Mwamburi, Geoffrey (March 19, 2024). "Africa Games: Serem Happy With Steeplechase Silver". citizen.digital. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Amos Serem's younger brother hoping to replicate his 2021 performance at 2024 World Under-20 championships". Pulsesports. 22 August 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "'This is for you, dad': Serem savours steeplechase gold". Nation.Africa. 2 September 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Father's Inspiration Finally Yields Gold For Serem At World Under 20 Champs". capitalfm.co.ke. 1 September 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Kenyan youngster Serem keen to follow in elder his brother's footsteps at championships". Nation.Africa. 22 Aug 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Serem Brothers Amos And Edmund To Face Off At Africa Games". Dailysport.co.ke. March 16, 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.