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Michael Saruni

Michael Saruni

Kenyan middle-distance runner

Michael Saruni (born June 18, 1995) is a Kenyan collegiate middle-distance runner. He was the former world record holder for the indoor 600 m with a time of 1:14.79, set in January 2018.[1] Representing the University of Texas in El Paso, he also set the all-time collegiate record for 800 m in April 2018, with a time of 1:43.25.[2]

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Michael Saruni graduated from Kabimoi High School in Baringo County - Eldama Ravine, Kenya.

In 2017 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships 800 meters final, Saruni won in 1:47, but was disqualified after bumping Piazza who cut into lane 1 in front of Saruni.[3]

In 2017 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships 800 final, champion Emmanuel Korir tripped Saruni at 600 meters.[4]

Saruni was controversially excluded from the Kenyan 2017 World Championships team by Athletics Kenya due to a misunderstanding of IAAF policies.[5]

In 2018 NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships 800 meters final, Saruni won in 1:45.15.

Michael Saruni, a sophomore UTEP Miners (University of Texas El Paso), set the NCAA 800 meters record at the 2018 Desert Heat Classic in Tucson, Arizona in 1:43.25 improving NCAA 800 m record of Donavan Brazier (1:43.55 in 2016).[6]

In 2018 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships 800 meters final, Saruni placed 3rd in 1:45.31.

He qualified to represent Kenya at the 2020 Summer Olympics.[7]

In 2022, Saruni was given a provisional suspension for anti-doping rules violations.[8] He has been suspended for 4 years in 2024.[9]

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References

  1. [1]
    "Saruni Sets World Record at Albuquerque Track and Field Meet". UTEP Athletics. Retrieved 2018-05-30.
  2. [2]
    "Michael Saruni generates buzz with 800m world lead". Olympic Channel. Retrieved 2018-05-30.
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    "2017 NCAA M 800M Final Championship Indoor Track and Field". Too Fast Move Over YouTube. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
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    "Men's 800m Final - UTEP's Emmanuel Korir wins, trips up teammate". Joe Battaglia MileSplit. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
  5. [5]
    Komen, Jonathan. "US-based Saruni dropped from 800m team for World Championships". Retrieved 2018-05-30.
  6. [6]
    "Michael Saruni Smahes NCAA 800m Record with 1:43.25". Watch Athletics. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
  7. [7]
    "Former UTEP national champions Korir and Saruni qualify for Kenyan Olympic team; Amusan, Okagbare headed to Tokyo for Nigeria". KTSM 9 News. 2021-06-19. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
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    PROVISIONALLY SUSPENDED ATHLETES
  9. [9]
    "Doping Double Take: Michael Saruni Served Four-Year Ban After Failed Impersonation Scheme". 2024-02-11. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
  10. [10]
    Michael Saruni at Tilastopaja (registration required)
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