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==Family and tribe== Chelimo, who was born in the [[Marakwet District|Marakwet]] region of Kenya, was a member of the [[Kalenjin people|Kalenjin]] tribe (known by some as the "running tribe"). He came from a noted athletic family, even amongst the tribesmen, his cousin, [[Moses Kiptanui]], was a three-time [[steeplechase (athletics)|steeplechase]] [[IAAF World Championships in Athletics|World champion]], whilst his brother, [[Ismael Kirui]], was twice World champion over 5000 m. Richard Chelimo was married to '''Monica Chelimo''' and were blessed with 5 children.
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