Hillary Bor is an African-American athlete who came to the USA after receiving a scholarship from Iowa State University and became one of the top athletes specializing in the steeplechase.
Bor started competing in the 1500m and 3000m steeplechase for the university and the US Army. The two-time All-American worked hard and qualified in the trials to represent the USA in the Olympics twice. Bor competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics for the first time and came in seventh place in the final.
He again competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but even this time, he didn’t win any medals as he came in nineteenth place in the final.
Biography Summary
| Popular Name | Hillary Bor |
| Real Name | Hillary Bor |
| Date of birth | November 22, 1989 |
| Age | 34 years old |
| Place of birth | Eldoret, Kenya |
| Hometown | Eldoret, Kenya |
| Current residence | Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA |
| Father | Bernard Koech |
| Mother | Philista Koech |
| Siblings | Two |
| Brothers | Emmanuel Bor and Julius Bor |
| Orientation | Straight |
| Status | In a relationship |
| Girlfriend | Winnie Chumbaa |
| Children | Two |
| Daughter | Not disclosed |
| Son | Not disclosed |
| Occupation | Track and field athlete |
| Net worth | Unknown |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Zodiac | Saggitarus |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Weight | 52 kg |
| Measurement | Unknown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Complexion | Dark |
| Instagram id | bor.hillary |
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Hillary Bor’s Net Worth
Bor has been an active athlete and a part of the US Army.
His time in the Army and on the field has helped him earn a good amount of money.
So, despite not knowing the exact amount, we can be assured that he has a decent net worth.
His Early Life in Kenya, Parents, and Family
The African-American steeplechaser was born in Eldoret, Kenya to his parents, Bernard and Philista.
He grew up in Kenya but later moved to the USA, following in the footsteps of his two elder brothers.
His elder brothers came to the USA after receiving scholarships at the University of Alabama and then acquired citizenship by joining the US Army.
Bor also came to the US after receiving a scholarship from Iowa University like his brothers.
After coming to the USA, he also applied for the Army, earned his green card, and became a US citizen.
Bor is living the American dream with his partner and two children.
Height, Weight, and Physical Measurements
The athlete representing the US Army has an average height of 5 feet and 6 inches but weighs only 52 kg (115 lbs).
Despite not having a massive physique, Bor has speed and swiftness.
Who is Hillary Bor’s Wife?
Bor is in a long-term relationship with his partner, Winnie Chumbaa.
The couple has a beautiful four-year-old daughter and an adorable two-year-old son.
Despite having two babies and living together, the couple doesn’t seem to be married as no wedding rings can be seen on their fingers.
High School and Education
The two-time Olympian attended Arnesen High School while growing up in Eldoret.
After high school, he moved to the USA after accepting a scholarship to study at Iowa State University.
He earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Iowa State University and again enrolled in the same university for a Master’s degree in the same field.
Career (US Army, and Olympics)
Bor started his career in track and field in his high school days.
In high school, he competed in steeplechase events along with long jump and pole vault. He even was the district long jump and pole vault champion.
Because of his athletic skills, he was offered a sports scholarship and moved to the USA.
In the USA, he competed at Iowa State University before joining the US Army and competing for them.
During his career as a collegiate and a soldier athlete, Bor has won many events.
He is the World Athletic Champion of 2017 and has won many second and third places in the events organized by the NCAA.
Besides all these successes, Bor also made it to the Olympics twice.
His first time was at the 2016 Rio Olympics, where things got complicated.
During the trial games for the 2016 Rio Olympics, the Nike Bowerman team filed complaints and protested against Bor, mentioning that his elbow made contact with Andy Bayet, which hindered not only Bayet but even other Bowerman athletes.
Despite the uproar, the protest was dismissed, and Bor secured his place in the national team after coming into the second palace during the 3000m steeplechase.
He then represented the USA in the Olympics but couldn’t win any medals as he came in seventh position.
With the experience of the 2016 Olympics, Bor again tried for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and again made it to the national team after winning the trial event.
He was one of the most anticipated American athletes to win a medal at the Olympics, but even this time, he finished in the nineteenth position and returned empty-handed.
