Phanuel Koech
Phanuel Koech, a 19-year-old Kenyan middle-distance runner, made headlines by becoming the first athlete under 20 years old to run the 1500 meters in under 3:28, achieving a remarkable time of 3:27.72 at the Diamond League meeting in Paris, which also set a new junior world record.
Born on Jan 01, 2006 (19 years old)
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Sweden:
Phanuel Koech is the new Kenyan youth star in middle-distance running.
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Australia:
Three 3:27 runners – Ingebrigtsen, Azeddine Habz, and Phanuel Koech – who are in the top five ranked runners in the world this year.
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Hungary:
Phanuel Koech, the U20 world record holder, fell during his heat.
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Kenya:
Phanuel Koech is the fastest of the country’s 1500m squad to Tokyo.
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Kenya:
Phanuel Koech faced a strong challenge from Dutchman Niels Naros.
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Kenya:
Phanuel Koech is a rising star expected to compete in the 1500m at the Tokyo Championships.
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Kenya:
At just 18, Phanuel Koech shocked the athletics world by beating world champion Josh Kerr at the London Diamond League.
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San Marino:
Phanuel Koech won the 1500 meters at the Diamond League in London.
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Australia:
Phanuel Koech won the race in 3:28.82.
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San Marino:
Phanuel Koech won the 1500 meters with a time of 3' 29” 05.
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