For decades, Kenya has been known as the home of running champions. Each year, there are new athletes on the horizon, breaking set records and setting new ones. While the performance of Kenya in the Olympics this year has been quite dismal with not so many gold medals, there are quite a few who have stood out and defended the Kenyan title and name. In this article, we will explore the life and work of one such athlete, Timothy Cheruiyot.
Timothy Cheruiyot Age and Place of Birth
Like most athletes in Kenya, Timothy Cheruiyot was born in the highland region of the rift valley in Bomet, Kenya in November 1995. He is currently 25 years old.
Timothy Cheruiyot Early Life, Education, and Career
From an early age, Timothy Cheruiyot mastered the art of coming across as simple and harmless. This is the aura and demeanor that surrounds him. You would expect more from a celebrity of his regard but over the years he has maintained his character.
There is not much to tell about his early life. However, he grew up in the village of Bomet and spent most of his formative years there. He acquired his education in the countryside as he developed his love for the world of athletics, specifically middle distance running.
Timothy has enjoyed a successful career thus far according to his track record. Back in 2019, he made his debut into the limelight by scooping the Gold medal in the World Championships back in Qatar. In the consequent championships he engaged in he got silver medals, just points by off the gold medal he had begun with.
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Nevertheless, he managed to salvage his consistency in winning when he won the diamond in the league in three consecutive years from 2017 to 2019. In 2021, he was one of the athletes that raised the Kenyan flag high after winning the diamond league alongside champions like Faith Kipyegon. His career is one to watch in the coming years as he is in his mid-twenties.
Timothy Cheruiyot Personal Life
Timothy is a simple man who enjoyed the simple joys of life. Aside from being an athlete, he is an entrepreneurial man with a couple of ventures on the side. He owns a few apartments from which he gets income. In addition, he has adopted the agricultural spirit of his people and has a few large-scale farms that specialize in producing vegetables such as potatoes. That aside, he is unmarried but hopes to undo that soon.
Timothy Cheruiyot Net Worth and Assets
His net worth is unknown at this time but he is said to make a considerable income from his work as a middle-distance runner and entrepreneur.
| Real name | Timothy Cheruiyot |
| Age | 25 years old |
| Place of birth | Kenya |
| Marital status | Single |
| Net worth | Unknown |
