Gilbert Kemboi Class: Freshman Hometown: Eldoret, Kenya High School: Kangetuny Height / Weight: 5-7 / 120

Before USC Upstate: Participated in track and field at Kangetuny HS ... Posted a time of 8:36.90 in the 3,000 meters and a time of 15:29.66 in the 5,000 meters during time trials.

Personal: Born on May 14, 1986 ... Son of Samwel Yego and Esther Kemboi ... Has five sisters and four brothers ... Favorite food is ugali ... Favorite book is "Understanding the Power of Man" ... Favorite movie is "Vietnam" ... Favorite TV Show is "Tahidi High" ... Favorite sports figure is Ezekiel Kemboi ... Favorite singer is Rose Muhando ... Favorite song is "Son of Man" ... Favorite season is Spring ... Favorite quote is "Silence is a friend who never betrays" ... Enjoys reading, listening to music and making friends.