Ezekiel Kemboi was tipped to win gold in the men’s 3,000-meter steeplechase, but instead ended up 3rd. The country however celebrated as another Kenyan, Conseslus Kipruto, won the gold. Just hours after he claimed bronze, Kemboi was disqualified following a formal complaint by Mahiedine Mekhissi-Benabbad of France. He was accused of stepping off the track. “A protest was […]
Ezekiel Kemboi Biography Ezekiel Kemboi Cheboi (born 25 May 1982) in Kenya, is a Kenyan athlete, winner of the 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2004 Summer Olympics, the 2009 World Championships, the 2011 World Championships, the 2012 Summer Olympics, the 2013 World Championships and the 2015 World Championships. His 3000 m steeplechase best of 7:55.76 set at
Ezekiel Kemboi the 3000-metre steeplechase champion is known to pull a comical stunt every time he is taking part in the Olympic games. His previous arts involved the mohawk hairstyle and famous Chepchumba dance. In the Rio de Janeiro Games 2016, Kemboi has taken his fans aback after unveiling what has been termed a Mwai-Kibaki hairstyle. Ezekiel
