Draft:Charles Rotich

Charles Rotich
Personal information
National teamKenyan
Born14 May 2005 (2005-05-14) (age 20)
Sport
CountryKenya
SportAthletics
Eventlong-distance running
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)
  • 5000 m: 13:39.16 (Nairobi, 2024)

Charles Rotich (born 14 May 2005) is a Kenyan long distance runner.[1]

Career

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He is from Rift Valley Province, and won the Kenyan U18 Cross Country title in January 2022.[2][3]

He finished sixth at the 2024 World Athletics Cross Country Championships U20 race in Belgrade in March 2024.[4]

On 20 April 2024, he finished third in the 5000 metres at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi in a time of 13:39.16.[5]

In February 2025, he finished third at the Almond Blossom Cross Country on the World Athletics Cross Country Tour.[6] He finished fifth in the 5000 metres at the Kip Keino Classic in May 2025.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Charles Rotich". World Athletics. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Rotich's kick earns him national U-18 cross country crown". Nation.Africa. January 22, 2022. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Rotich And Kosgei Win Under 18 National Cross Country Titles". Daily Sport. 24 June 2022. Retrieved 23 March 2025.
  4. ^ "Kibet leaves room for improvement after good show in 5000m at Kip Keino Classic". Standard.co.ke. 20 April 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Katzberg throws 84.38m to highlight hammer in Nairobi". World Athletics. 20 April 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  6. ^ "Kwizera and Niyomukunzi win in Albufeira". World Athletics. 2 Feb 2025. Retrieved 5 Feb 2025.
  7. ^ https://worldathletics.org/competition/calendar-results/results/7216821?eventId=10229609