| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Born | (1994-11-20) 20 November 1994 Kapsowar |
| Height | 5 ft 7.5 in (172 cm)1 |
| Weight | 132 lb (60 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
Event | 800 metres |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 800 m: 1:42.53 (London 2012) |
Medal record | |
Timothy Kitum (born 20 November 1994) is a Kenyan middle distance runner.
He won a silver medal in the 800 m at the 2012 World Junior Championships in Athletics in Barcelona, finishing second to Nijel Amos,2 before going on to win the bronze medal in the men's 800m race at the 2012 Summer Olympics.3 Kitum also won the 800m at the Commonwealth Youth Games with a Games Record of 1:49.32.
Personal life
Kitum is married to Faith Kipyegon. Their daughter, Alyn, was born in June 2018.4
References
References
- "Timothy Kitum". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- Dennis Machio (15 July 2012). "Botswana's Nijel beats Kitum as Kenya finishes 2nd overall". Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- "David Rudisha breaks 800m world record in Olympics win". BBC Sport. 9 August 2012. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- "Back on track, Kipyegon prepares to defend world 1500m title in Doha". World Athletics. 15 July 2019. Retrieved 6 July 2025.