Benson Kipchumba Cherono
- Born
- Jun 30, 1984 (42 years old)
- Events
- Half Marathon · Marathon
Benson Kipchumba Cherono is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on June 30, 1984. He competes primarily in the Semi, Marathon and 15Kilometr.
His personal bests include 1:00:28 in the Semi, 2:07:58 in the Marathon, 43:41 in the 15Kilometr, 27:59 in the 10Kilometr and 1:13:01 in the 25Kilometr. He has earned 1 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
Personal best · Half Marathon1:00:28
2010 season best2:16:10Dec 5, 2010 · Singapore
Personal best · Marathon2:07:58
As of Oct 28, 2026: Half Marathon 1:00:28 (#519 all-time), Marathon 2:07:58 (#729 all-time), 2010 season best 2:16:10 (Dec 5, 2010, Singapore (SGP)) · 42 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Marathon | 2:16:10 | – | Dec 5, 2010 | Singapore (SGP) |
| 2009 | Marathon | 2:10:19 | – | Oct 25, 2009 | Venezia (ITA) |
| 2007 | Marathon | 2:18:55 | – | Apr 22, 2007 | London Marathon |
| 2006 | Semi | 1:02:30 | – | Sep 11, 2006 | Rotterdam (NED) |
| 2006 | Marathon | 2:07:58 | – | Oct 8, 2006 | Milano Marathon |
| 2005 | 10Kilometr | 29:24 | – | Dec 31, 2005 | Porto (POR) |
| 2005 | Semi | 1:01:37 | – | Sep 11, 2005 | Rotterdam (NED) |
| 2005 | Marathon | 2:06:55 | – | Oct 16, 2005 | Beijing International Marathon |