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Ferguson Rotich's Biography in Summary

Ferguson Cheruiyot Rotich (born November 30, 1989) is a Kenyan middle-distance runner who specializes in the 800m. He has a personal best for the event of 1:42.54 minutes. He represented Kenya at the 2013 World Athletics Championships and won gold in the 4800m relay at the 2014 IAAF World Relays. He took silver in the 2020 Summer Olympics, finishing second to his countryman Emmanuel Korir.

Career

He was a latecomer to the sport, making his debut in the 2013 season at the age of 23. He won the 800 m at the Meeting Grand Prix IAAF de Dakar, clocking 1:45.40 minutes.  

He went under one minute and 45 seconds for the first time in his first race in Europe, finishing fourth at the Golden Spike Ostrava.  In July, he finished second to Anthony Chemut in the Kenyan trials, improving to 1:44.38 minutes.  This resulted in his selection for the 2013 World Athletics Championships. He advanced to the semi-finals and was initially ranked fifth before being disqualified for a lane violation.  He finished the year with two third-place finishes on the 2013 IAAF Diamond League circuit, at the Weltklasse Zürich and the Memorial Van Damme. 
 

The latter race was the fastest of the year, and Rotich's time of 1:43.22 minutes placed him third in the world that season, a rapid rise for the athlete who was unranked in 2012. 

He finished third in the first meet of the 2014 IAAF Diamond League in Doha.  He was chosen for the 4800m relay team (along with Sammy Kibet Kirongo, Job Koech Kinyor, and Alfred Kipketer) at the inaugural 2014 IAAF World Relays event, and led Kenya to a gold medal. 

Rotich stunned world record holder David Rudisha in the 800 metres at the 2015 Athletics Kenya World Championship Trials, beating him by nearly half a second to qualify for the 2015 World Championships in Athletics.

International competition record 

Five interesting things and facts you did not know about Ferguson Rotich

Ferguson Rotich has some interesting facts. The Olympic Games are held every four years and are a historic season around the world. The games bring people from all over the world together to cheer on their home country's competitors. Rotich is a well-known performer, and netizens are curious about his personal life. Here are some fascinating facts about him:
 

1. He started his running career at 23  

Most athletes begin their running careers at a young age. Some begin in their childhood, but the majority discover their talent during their adolescence. Ferguson Rotich, on the other hand, made his first impression at the age of 23 in 2013. This was after he graduated from high school in 2010 and was unable to continue his education.
 

2. He changed his name to honour a manager

Ferguson's given name is Simon Cheruiyot Rotich. However, he changed his name to Ferguson Cheruiyot Rotich in honor of Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson. As a big fan of the team, he was inspired by their winning mentality, which prompted him to change his name.
 

3. Rotich has participated in various athletics events

Since their inception, most athletes have been known for a specific race. Rotich, on the other hand, has competed in numerous athletic events. For fun, he used to compete in the high jump and the 4 x 400m relay at school. He competed in 800m, 2 x 2 x 400m, 4 x 800m, 100m, and 1500m when he first entered the athletics field.

4. He competes against his records

Rotich finished fourth at the Golden Spike Ostrava after breaking one minute 45 seconds in his first 800m race in Europe. He later finished a close second in the Kenya trials, improving to 1:44:38 minutes. The Memorial Van Damme was his fastest race that year, clocking in at 1:43:22 minutes. This put him in third place in the world that season. His personal best is 1:42:54, which he set in the Diamond League in Monaco in 2019.
  

5. Ferguson is one of the wealthiest athletes, with a net worth ranging from $1 to $6 million.

 His net worth ranges between $1 million and $6 million. This is far above the majority of athletes in and out of the country. Ferguson's fortune stems primarily from his athletic career. Ferguson Rotich is a shining example of perseverance. In comparison to other athletes, he began his athletic career later. This, however, did not prevent him from rising to the top. His entrance into an athletic career, ability to compete in various races, and desire to improve make him an exciting athlete of all time.