Richard Mateelong

Richard Mateelong & Brahim Taleb during 2010 FBK games in Hengelo
Richard Mateelong
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Kenya
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2008 Beijing 3000 m st.
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2009 Berlin 3000 m st.
Bronze medal – third place 2007 Osaka 3000 m st.
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place 2010 Delhi 3000 m st.
Continental Cup
Gold medal – first place 2010 Split 3000 m st.

Richard Kipkemboi Mateelong (born 14 October 1983) is a Kenyan professional long-distance runner who specializes in the 3000 metre steeplechase. He won an Olympic bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and he has two World Championship medals in the discipline.