SPC Shadrack Kipchirchir

Track and Field

Sport: Track and Field

Event: Marathon

Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO

High School: Kipkabus High School

College: Oklahoma State University

Joined Army: June 2014

MOS: 36B, Financial Management Technician

SPC Shadrack Kipchirchir, a 36B Financial Management Technician, exemplifies the synergy of military service and athletic excellence. After enlisting in the U.S. Army in June 2014, he joined the World Class Athlete Program (WCAP), representing the Army in international competitions. A 2016 Olympian and multiple-time World Championship competitor, SPC Kipchirchir trains in Colorado Springs, Colorado, while upholding Army values of discipline and resilience. His journey to the U.S. Army showcases unwavering dedication to both country and sport.

I joined the Army to better both my life and my family. Also, I wanted to be part of the greatest team in the world.

Career Highlights

2019

U.S. World Cross Country Team Member, Denmark

U.S. World Team Member, Doha Qatar

2018

U.S. World Indoor Team Member, Birmingham, England

2017

U.S. World Cross Country Team Member, Kampala, Uganda

U.S. World Team Member, London, UK

2016

U.S. Olympic Team Member, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (10,000m)

2015

World Athletics Championship Team Member, Beijing, China