Just two days after Rose Chelimo won marathon gold, Kipyegon Bett became the second Personae-managed athlete to reach the podium at this year’s world championships in London, finishing 3rd in the 800m.
Rose Chelimo became the first Personae-managed athlete to capture gold at this year’s world championships with a come-from-behind victory in the marathon.
Alice Aprot Nawowuna for the second straight time finished just off the podium in a global championships 10000m final.
Abraham Cheroben was the first Personae athlete to compete in an event final at this year’s IAAF track and field world championships in London.
Reigning global championship medalists Eunice Kirwa, Philip Milanov, Gesa Krause, and Ruth Jebet, along with current world no. 1 steepler Celliphine Chespol, all go into the ’17 IAAF world championships as medal contenders.
Homiyo Tesfaye ran a season-best 3:33.47 in the 1500m at the Herculis Monaco Diamond League meeting on 21. July.
While already a world and European championships medalist, Gesa Krause had not reached the top of the podium in Diamond League competition until her victory in Rabat on 16. July.
With his performance at the London Diamond League meeting on 9. July, Philip Milanov remained in contention for the season’s Diamond League discus points title.
Celliphine Chespol’s steeplechase victory at Kenyan World Championship Trials was the top result among the seven Personae-managed athletes securing their spot on Kenya’s team for the ’17 IAAF World Championships.
