Vivian Cheruiyot

Vivian Cheruiyot is one of the greatest female distance runners in history. She won four World titles in 2011 and was crowned Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year. She won the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, African Games, London Marathon …. the list goes on..

Profile

Nationality: KEN

Place of birth: Keiyo, Kenya

Residence: Eldoret, Kenya

DOB: 11th September 1983

Event: Long Distance/Marathon

Coach: Ricky Simms

Team: Nike

World Athletics Profile: Vivian Cheruiyot

Personal Bests

  • 3000m 8:28.66
  • 5000m 14:20.87
  • 10,000m 29:32.53
  • Half Marathon 66:34
  • Marathon 2:18.31

Career Highlights

  • 2012 Laureus World Female Athlete of the Year
  • 2016 Olympic Games 5000m CHAMPION & 10,000m SILVER
  • 2012 Olympic Games 5000m SILVER & 10,000m BRONZE
  • 2 x World 5000m CHAMPION (2009 & 2011)
  • 2 x World 10,000m CHAMPION (2011 & 2015)
  • 2007 World Championships 5000m SILVER
  • 2011 World Cross Country CHAMPION
  • 2010 Commonwealth Games 5000m CHAMPION
  • 2000 World Junior Cross County CHAMPION
  • 2010 African 5000m CHAMPION
  • 2018 London Marathon CHAMPION
  • 2017 Frankfurt Marathon CHAMPION
  • 2018 New York Marathon SILVER