Felix Kitur

Felix Kitur is a middle-distance track runner who specializes in the 800 metres. Running for Virginia Military Institute, he qualified for the NCAA Men's [Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships] four times, before which he became a full-time professional for Santa Monica [Track Club]. He competes for Kenya internationally.

Running career

Collegiate

Kitur attended and ran for Virginia Military Institute. He ran the NCAA Men's [Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships] on four occasions. In his freshman year he was ranked as the fastest college freshman in the 800-meter discipline in the United States.

Post-collegiate

Kitur pursued track after college, and began training full-time at Santa Monica Track Club. He represented Kenya in the 800-meter at an international track meet in Bilbao, Spain in 2013. On May 17, 2013, Kitur was given a DQ mark for a lane violation after running what would have been a personal best time of 1:44.84 in the 800 metres.