Reuben Mwei

Ruben Mwei
Personal information
Nationality Kenyan
Born 4 December 1985
Kapsabet, Kenya
Height 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight 62 kg (137 lb)
Sport
Sport Running
Event(s) Half marathon and Marathon

Ruben Chebon Mwei (born 4 December 1985 in Kapsabet, Kenya) is a Kenyan half marathoner and marathoner.

Biography

Mwei attended Kemeloi high school and Kamwenja Teacher's College in his native Kenya before moving to the United States to attend Adams State College in 2006, where he majored in psychology.

Career

Mwei redshirted his freshman year at Adams State. His sophomore year, he competed in several cross-country races, including 4- and 5-mile, and 8- and 10-K. He placed second at the NCAA Division II National Championships, with a 30:09 in the 10-K, and earned an All-American award. His junior year, he did not compete in the national championship due to a chest injury.[1]

After college, Mwei has continued to run professionally, winning events such as the 2012 Naples Half Marathon[2] and the 2012 Atlanta Marathon (his debut marathon)[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Ruben Mwei profile". Adams State College. Retrieved 31 March 2013.
  2. ↑ Adam, Fisher (15 January 2012). "NDN HALF MARATHON: Mwei passes Towett late to win men's race". Naples Daily News. Retrieved 31 March 2013.
  3. ↑ "Reuben Mwei Wins Atlanta Marathon". Competitor.com. 1 November 2012. Retrieved 31 March 2013.
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