Milcah Chemos Cheywa
Kenyan athlete
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.
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- 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.
