Beatrice Chepkoech
KenyaActive- Born
- Jul 6, 1991 (35 years old)
- Birthplace
- Kericho, Kenya
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 3000 Metres Short Track
- Height
- 1.70 m
- Weight
- 54 kg
Beatrice Chepkoech Sitonik (born July 6, 1991) is a Kenyan long-distance runner who specialises in the 3000 metres steeplechase. Born in Kericho, Kenya, she holds the world record in the event with a time of 8:44.32, set in 2018 in Monaco, making her the first woman to break both the 8:50 and 8:45 barriers.
Chepkoech won the gold medal at the 2019 World Championships and earned silver at the 2023 World Championships. She also claimed gold at the 2018 African Championships and is a two-time Diamond League champion in the 3000 m steeplechase. Beyond her primary event, she has demonstrated impressive range in the 1500 metres, taking silver at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and bronze at the 2015 African Games. She has also won two Kenyan national titles.
Chepkoech's groundbreaking world record in Monaco remains one of the most remarkable performances in the history of women's steeplechase running. Her consistency at the highest level, combined with her record-shattering ability, has established her as one of the greatest steeplechasers of all time.
As of Oct 28, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:44.32 (#1 all-time), 3000 Metres Short Track 8:22.68, 2026 season best 4:22.47 (May 27, 2026, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: Dam tot Damloop, Amsterdam, Sep 20, 2026, 53:29.00 · World Championships: 1 gold, 1 silver · World record (3000 m steeplechase) · 35 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | 1 | 1 | – | 2 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1500m | 4:22.47 | – | May 27, 2026 | Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships |
| 2026 | 5Kilometre | 15:12 | – | Aug 23, 2026 | Antrim Coast 5k |
| 2026 | 10Kilometr | 31:25 | – | Jul 12, 2026 | ABSA Run Yor City 10km |
| 2026 | 10Miles | 53:29.00 | – | Sep 20, 2026 | Dam tot Damloop, Amsterdam |
| 2024 | 800m | 2:03.1h | – | May 3, 2024 | AK National Police Service Track And Field Championships |
| 2024 | 1500m | 3:59.73 | – | May 18, 2024 | USATF Los Angeles Grand Prix, Drake Stadium, Los Angeles, CA |
| 2024 | 1500m-short-track Indoor | 4:01.17 | – | Feb 6, 2024 | ORLEN Copernicus Cup |
| 2024 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 8:22.68 | – | Mar 2, 2024 | World Athletics Indoor Championships, Glasgow Arena, Glasgow (i) |