Alex Cherop
UgandaActive- Born
- Jan 15, 1991 (35 years old)
- Events
- 1500 m · Mile
Alex Cherop is a Uganda middle-distance runner, born on January 15, 1991. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:47.7h in the 800m, 3:40.46 in the 1500m, 3:58.45 in the Mile, 8:18.42 in the 3000m and 13:44.79 in the 5000m. He has earned 3 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Uganda.
Personal best · 1500 m3:40.46
2026 season best15:08.58Apr 25, 2026 · Mandela National Stadium, Kampala
Personal best · Mile3:58.45
Last competition4th National TrialsApr 25, 2026 · 15:08.58
As of Oct 27, 2026: 1500 m 3:40.46, Mile 3:58.45, 2026 season best 15:08.58 (Apr 25, 2026, Mandela National Stadium, Kampala (UGA)) · Last competition: 4th National Trials, Apr 25, 2026, 15:08.58 · 35 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5000m | 15:08.58 | – | Apr 25, 2026 | 4th National Trials |
| 2025 | 5000m | 15:18.06 | – | Jul 24, 2025 | Ugandan Championships |
| 2024 | 5000m | 14:58.9h | – | Jun 27, 2024 | Ugandan Championships |
| 2024 | CrossCount | 31:04 | – | Feb 10, 2024 | Uganda Cross Country Championships, Tororo |
| 2022 | 1500m | 3:51.31 | – | Jun 24, 2022 | Ugandan Championships |
| 2022 | Semi | 1:08:14 | – | Nov 20, 2022 | – |
| 2021 | 1500m | 3:53.58 | – | Apr 24, 2021 | Mandela National Stadium, Kampala (UGA) |
| 2021 | 5000m | 14:14.50 | – | Apr 10, 2021 | Mandela National Stadium, Kampala (UGA) |