Alex Cherono

Alex Cherono

Born
Feb 28, 2000 (26 years old)
Events
10 000 m · 5000 m

Alex Cherono is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on February 28, 2000. He competes primarily in the 5000m, 10000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 13:25.28 in the 5000m, 27:55.40 in the 10000m, 1:02:32 in the Semi, 8:47.07 in the 3000mSt and 44:42 in the 15Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 10 000 m27:55.40
2024 season best30:27Feb 3, 2024
Personal best · 5000 m13:25.28
Last competitionOkpekpe 10km Road RaceMay 25, 2024 · 31:07

As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 000 m 27:55.40, 5000 m 13:25.28, 2024 season best 30:27 (Feb 3, 2024) · Last competition: Okpekpe 10km Road Race, May 25, 2024, 31:07 · 26 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mToyota 2020Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:25.281,119 pts–
10000mTajimi 2020Kenya 10 000 m all-time list27:55.401,139 pts–
SemiYangzhou 2024Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:02:321,087 pts–
3000mStNairobi 2018Kenya 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:47.071,049 pts–
15KilometrKabarak 201844:42–
10KilometrZiwa 201828:35–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2024CrossCount 30:27–Feb 3, 2024Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour – Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
202410Kilometr 31:07–May 25, 2024Okpekpe 10km Road Race
2024Semi 1:02:32–Mar 31, 2024Yangzhou Jianzhen Half Marathon
2023CrossCount 24:34–Dec 2, 2023The Great Chepsaita Cross Country Run, Chepsaita, Eldoret - XC 8.0km
202210000m 28:05.19–Nov 26, 2022Gion Stadium, Machida (JPN)
20215000m 13:29.30–Apr 17, 2021Chukyo Univ. Stadium, Toyota (JPN)
20205000m 13:25.28–Sep 26, 2020Chukyo Univ. Stadium, Toyota (JPN)
202010000m 27:55.40–Oct 9, 2020Tajimi (JPN)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Alex Cherono's 10 000 m personal best is 27:55.40, set on Oct 9, 2020 in Tajimi (JPN).

Alex Cherono competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

2024 season best: 30:27, set on Feb 3, 2024. Last competition: Okpekpe 10km Road Race on May 25, 2024, 31:07.