Stanley Kebenei
QT: 1:01:57
Residence: Colorado Springs, CO
Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO
College: University of Arkansas
Age on Race Day: 30
Affiliation: Nike
Qualifying Race: Pittsburgh Half Marathon 2019
Half Marathon Best: 1:01:57
Social Handles: Instagram - @3000msteepler Twitter - @tanuistan
Favorite inspirational quote: "Aluta continua; struggle continues."
Favorite song to run to: Dirt Road Anthem
Go-to breakfast: Bread and tea and sometimes bacon
Of Note:
- Professional athlete
- Ran 46:00 at 2019 Cherry Blossom; at first it was thought he broke Greg Meyer's 46:13 American record set in 1983, but course was later found to be about 240 feet short
- 2016 USATF 15 km Champion
- Runner-up, 2019 USATF Half Marathon Championships (where he earned OTQ)
- Finalist in 3000m steeplechase in 2016 Trials; 5th in 2017 and 10th in 2019 World Championships in the steeple
