Ochichi, Isabella (1979–)
Ochichi, Isabella (1979–)
Kenyan runner. Born Oct 28, 1979, in Kisii, Kenya.
At World Cross Country championships, placed 1st for team short distance (2003); at Golden League, placed 1st for 3,000 meters at Saint-Denis (2004); won 2 Grand Prix events for 5,000 meters (2004) and 1 event (2003); won a silver medal for 5,000 meters at Athens Olympics (2004).
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