Milcah Chemos Cheywa

thumb|Milcah Chemos Cheywa at the 2012 Bislett Games Milcah Chemos Cheywa (born 24 February 1986 in Bugaa, Mount Elgon District) is a runner from Kenya who specializes in 3000 metres steeplechase. She was, until 2015, African record holder at the distance and is the gold medalist of the 2013 World Championships in Athletics. Quotes What I have learnt is that a genuine name and personality will always remain,...Athletes should learn a lesson from these dopers that whatever you take, it will always come out, however, long. Shortcuts are not the way. Elias Makori, "Milcah Chemos set for second world steeplechase title", Nation, December 04, 2016. I’m feeling so good to win my first World title. Since I started steeplechase in 2009, I knew that one day I was going to be a World champion. I have been waiting, waiting, and this year it is my time. Yomi Omogbeja, "Cheywa heads African steeple sweep, Aman delivers 800m – Day 4 Moscow 2013", Athletics Africa, August 13, 2013. “It is a big shame to us Kenyan athletes and Kenyans in general.” Sumgong doping case is shameful for Kenya, Milcah Chemos saysThe Star(January 21,2019) “We are lost for words.” Sumgong doping case is shameful for Kenya, Milcah Chemos saysThe Star(January 21,2019) “Athletes must know that they are responsible for what they take.” Sumgong doping case is shameful for Kenya, Milcah Chemos saysThe Star(January 21,2019) “Any athletes allowing doctors to inject them without knowing what is going into their bodies are reckless and irresponsible.” Sumgong doping case is shameful for Kenya, Milcah Chemos saysThe Star(January 21,2019) “Athletes must insist on knowing what their doctors are prescribing for them. This is mandatory to professional athletes.” Sumgong doping case is shameful for Kenya, Milcah Chemos saysThe Star(January 21,2019) “It was not easy. As a mother, wife, police officer and Athlete Representative at AK; I had to squeeze time to study.” Athletics stars graduate with university degreesThe Standard( December17, 2021) “I am happy I made it and urge my fellow to further their studies.” Athletics stars graduate with university degreesThe Standard( December17, 2021) “I am so happy and delighted. Before we started the race, I prayed to God to help me as this is my first time to be in the Kenyan team. I dint think I can be in top three but I prayed God for strength in the morning and he heard my prayers.” Two more medals for Kenyacapitalfm(August 17,2009 ) My transformation from football to athletics is amazing. I had no interest though I began running at a young age. But my interest in athletics waned Returning Chemos to step up from steeplechaseThe Standard Sports(April 28, 2017) “I played football to the national level, only to return to my first love – athletics. I didn’t know my path would lead me to a successful career in athletics,” Returning Chemos to step up from steeplechaseThe Standard Sports(April 28, 2017) “I have shifted to 5,000 and 10,000m and you will see me debut the races this year,” Returning Chemos to step up from steeplechaseThe Standard Sports(April 28, 2017) “The change has been occasioned by the back problems I experienced in 2014, which gives me a lot pressure especially in jumping over hurdles.” Returning Chemos to step up from steeplechaseThe Standard Sports(April 28, 2017) ”I wanted to follow a fast pace at the front. We were planning a fast race, that’s what we did and our strategy paid off. We train together and do the same training. This was our day," The wait is finally over for Kenyan steeplechaser Chemosworldathletics(August 14, 2013) “My daughter called me before the race and told me: ‘Mom, you have to bring home the gold. You can’t return home without the gold.’ I want to dedicate the gold to my daughter," The wait is finally over for Kenyan steeplechaser Chemosworldathletics(August 14, 2013) “I want to also dedicate the World title to my grand-mother who died on the Saturday before the championships”. The wait is finally over for Kenyan steeplechaser Chemosworldathletics(August 14, 2013) “Alex kept on looking at me, saying: “You have the body of a runner, why don’t you try it?” The wait is finally over for Kenyan steeplechaser Chemosworldathletics(August 14, 2013) “They came round the college asking for someone interested in running and I decided to give it a try first as a joke, but then I noticed I could beat the others and that’s when I saw that I had a future in running. I began training seriously in 2008, urged on by my husband.” The wait is finally over for Kenyan steeplechaser Chemosworldathletics(August 14, 2013) “I decided to switch to the Steeplechase in April 2009 after realising that I could not run good times to be competitive in the 800 and 1500 metres,” The wait is finally over for Kenyan steeplechaser Chemosworldathletics(August 14, 2013) I was injured in London. This win makes up for the London disappointment. We really prepared for the World Championships and executed the race. We achieved the Kenyan double and we are so happy. Kenya is happy and proud for us. The wait is finally over for Kenyan steeplechaser Chemosworldathletics(August 14, 2013) “Ever since I started the Steeplechase in 2009, I knew that one day I was going to become World champion. I was waiting, waiting. This year was about focusing on the World Championships. Now that Kenyan ladies have done our best, we hope that our men will follow suit." The wait is finally over for Kenyan steeplechaser Chemosworldathletics(August 14, 2013) “The win in the Diamond Race is not going to be like the World Championships but it is a goal is also to win the Diamond Race," The wait is finally over for Kenyan steeplechaser Chemosworldathletics(August 14, 2013) "Yes I was confident I was going to win but I was planning to run under 9:10.” Chemos aiming for much more than World or Olympic bronze – Samsung Diamond Leagueworldathletics(May 28, 2011) "But I didn't make it even though it was fast for the first kilometre (3:01.47) and I liked running at that pace. But we lost it on the second (kilometre) and when I went to the front I picked it up in the last 1000m." Chemos aiming for much more than World or Olympic bronze – Samsung Diamond Leagueworldathletics(May 28, 2011) "I was slightly worried and didn't know what to expect when there were three of us together at the bell and particularly of Ghribi who hadn't run a steeplechase this year.” Chemos aiming for much more than World or Olympic bronze – Samsung Diamond Leagueworldathletics(May 28, 2011) "But I had plenty in reserve and on the last lap I felt very strong and managing to pull clear down the back-straight tried desperately to get under 9:10. I didn't but I know it will come." Chemos aiming for much more than World or Olympic bronze – Samsung Diamond Leagueworldathletics(May 28, 2011) "Yes, I  will always remember that last lap (in Berlin) and particularly when I overtook her and she didn't come back." Chemos aiming for much more than World or Olympic bronze – Samsung Diamond Leagueworldathletics(May 28, 2011) "I was hoping to run with her here but at the last minute I heard she had dropped out." Chemos aiming for much more than World or Olympic bronze – Samsung Diamond Leagueworldathletics(May 28, 2011) "I don't know why - I was really waiting for her." Chemos aiming for much more than World or Olympic bronze – Samsung Diamond Leagueworldathletics(May 28, 2011) "I don't think I can run under nine minutes at the moment, maybe, but not for now.  What is most important for me is the Kenyan National Championships and qualifying for the World Championships and my next Diamond League race in New York." Chemos aiming for much more than World or Olympic bronze – Samsung Diamond Leagueworldathletics(May 28, 2011) I had typhoid and malaria and it took time to recover, Chemos aiming for much more than World or Olympic bronze – Samsung Diamond Leagueworldathletics(May 28, 2011) "Now I am alright, my recovery and my training as well as my victories have shown." Chemos aiming for much more than World or Olympic bronze – Samsung Diamond Leagueworldathletics(May 28, 2011) "I thank God for all of my success and the people in the village where I live for their support. They always stop me and congratulate me on how well I have performed." Chemos aiming for much more than World or Olympic bronze – Samsung Diamond Leagueworldathletics(May 28, 2011) I don't think about it," Chemos aiming for much more than World or Olympic bronze – Samsung Diamond Leagueworldathletics(May 28, 2011) "but maybe later. I'm not planning anything until after the Olympics. I have never been to an Olympics but I hope to next year...come home with the gold medal." Chemos aiming for much more than World or Olympic bronze – Samsung Diamond Leagueworldathletics(May 28, 2011) "I know my people will be happy." Chemos aiming for much more than World or Olympic bronze – Samsung Diamond Leagueworldathletics(May 28, 2011) "That's my secret!" Chemos aiming for much more than World or Olympic bronze – Samsung Diamond Leagueworldathletics(May 28, 2011) External links Category:Living people Category:Women from Kenya Category:1986 births Category:Women born in the 1980s Category:Runners Category:African women