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Caroline Tuigong

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Birth dateMar 12, 1990

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Caroline Chepkurui (also known as Caroline Chepkurui Tuigong, Caroline Tuigong or Caroline Tuikong; born 12 March 1990) is a Kenyan steeplechase runner. She was the 2006 World Junior and 2007 World Youth champion in the steeplechase, the former of which was done at age 16 running barefoot.

Key facts

3000 m steeplechase

9:28.81

#182 all-time

2000 Metres Short Track

6:22.30

2026 season best

4:37.61

May 27, 2026 · Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN)

2026 season best

Last competition

Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships

May 27, 2026 · 16:46.27

Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships

Age

36 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:28.81 (#182 all-time), 2000 Metres Short Track 6:22.30, 2026 season best 4:37.61 (May 27, 2026, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships, May 27, 2026, 16:46.27 · 36 years old

Personal bests

4:18.12

9:11.90

16:46.27

2:34:38

9:28.81

2000Metres

6:22.30

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	1500m	4:37.61	-	May 27, 2026	↓	Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships
2026	5000m	16:46.27	-	May 27, 2026	-	Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships
2024	1500m	4:27.2h	-	May 2, 2024	↓	AK National Police Service Track And Field Championships
2024	Marathon	2:34:38	-	Mar 31, 2024	-	Zhengkai Marathon
2023	1500m	4:18.12	-	Jun 7, 2023	↓	Kenya Police Championships
2022	1500m	4:26.27	-	Apr 15, 2022	↓	Nairobi (KEN)
2019	3000mSt	9:36.36	-	Jun 9, 2019	↑	Pfingstsportfest, Rehlingen
2018	3000m	9:11.90	-	Aug 22, 2018	↑	Bergen (NOR)
2018	3000mSt	9:30.62	-	Jun 13, 2018	↑	Golden Spike Ostrava 2018, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava
2017	1500m	4:22.9h	-	May 16, 2017	↓	Nairobi (KEN)
2017	3000mSt	9:31.07	-	Jul 3, 2017	↑	Bregyó Athletic Center, Székesfehérvár (HUN)
2016	3000mSt	9:28.81	-	May 22, 2016	↑	Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat - Promotional Events
2015	3000m	9:34.1h	-	May 9, 2015	↑	Kisii (KEN)
2015	3000mSt	9:34.15	-	Jul 9, 2015	↑	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Diamond Discipline
2013	1500m	4:36.5h	-	May 25, 2013	↓	Nairobi (KEN)
2010	1500m	4:21.12	-	Jun 2, 2010	↓	Baunatal (GER)
2010	3000mSt	10:09.40	-	May 28, 2010	↑	Dessau (GER)
2009	3000mSt	10:35.0h	-	Jun 16, 2009	↑	Nairobi (KEN)
2008	3000mSt	10:01.3h	-	Jun 18, 2008	↑	Nairobi (KEN)
2007	2000Metres	6:22.30	-	Jul 14, 2007	-	Ostrava IAAF World Youth Championships, Ostrava
2007	3000mSt	10:07.72	-	Jul 28, 2007	↑	Nairobi (KEN)
2006	3000mSt	9:40.95	-	Aug 17, 2006	↑	Beijing IAAF World Junior Championships, Chaoyang Sport Center, Beijing

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	16:46.27	-	May 27	Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships
1500m	4:37.61	-	May 27	Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:47:14	-	May 26	Yingkou - Bayuquan Marathon
1500m	4:27.2HT	-	May 2	AK National Police Service Track And Field Championships
1500m	4:27.2HT	-	May 2	AK National Police Service Track And Field Championships
Marathon	2:34:38	-	Mar 31	Zhengkai Marathon

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:18.12	-	Jun 7	Kenya Police Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:26.27	-	Apr 15	Police Ch., Nairobi

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	9:48.97	-	Jul 24	Motonet GP, Joensuu
3000mSt	9:49.42	-	Jul 17	Meeting International de la Province de Liège, Liège
3000mSt	10:16.18	-	Jul 13	Kenya Police Ch., Nairobi
3000mSt	9:36.36	-	Jun 9	Pfingstsportfest, Rehlingen

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	9:11.90	-	Aug 22	Bergen Trond Mohn Games, Bergen
3000mSt	9:32.53	-	Jul 18	Liège Meeting Internationale de la Province de Liège, Liège
3000mSt	9:32.61	-	Jul 9	Luzern Spitzen Leichtathletik, Luzern
3000mSt	9:55.61	-	Jun 22	Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
3000mSt	10:04.19	-	Jun 21	Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
3000mSt	9:55.61	-	Jun 21	Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
3000mSt	9:30.62	-	Jun 13	Golden Spike Ostrava 2018, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava
3000mSt	DNF	-	May 12	Shanghai IAAF Diamond League, Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt	10:11.20	-	Feb 17	Nairobi Kenya Commonwealth Games Trials, Nairobi

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	9:39.00	-	Jul 16	Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt	9:35.57	-	Jul 11	Göteborg Folksam GP, Göteborg
3000mSt	9:31.07	-	Jul 3	Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, Bregyó Athletic Center, Székesfehérvár
3000mSt	DNF	-	Jul 1	Meeting de Paris, Stade Charléty, Paris - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt	DNF	-	May 27	Eugene Prefontaine Classic
1500m	4:22.9HT	-	May 16	Nairobi Kenya Police Ch., Nairobi
3000mSt	DNF	-	May 13	Shanghai IAAF Diamond League, Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt	DNF	-	May 5	Doha IAAF Diamond League, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Regional Races

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	DNF	-	Aug 27	Paris Meeting, Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt	9:41.14	-	Jul 23	London Müller Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Promotional Events
3000mSt	9:58.79	-	Jul 1	Eldoret Kenyan Olympic Trials, Eldoret
3000mSt	DNF	-	Jun 9	Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt	9:54.4HT	-	May 28	Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
3000mSt	10:01.9HT	-	May 27	Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
3000mSt	9:28.81	-	May 22	Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat - Promotional Events
3000mSt	DNF	-	May 14	Shanghai Golden Grand Prix, Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt	9:31.30	-	May 8	Kawasaki Seiko Golden Grand Prix, Todoroki Stadium, Kawasaki
3000mSt	9:59.9HT	-	Apr 22	Nairobi Kenyan Police Ch., Nairobi

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	DNF	-	Sep 11	Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt	9:46.92	-	Aug 1	Nairobi Kenyan World Championship Trials, Nairobi
3000mSt	9:34.15	-	Jul 9	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt	9:58.0HT	-	Jun 5	Nairobi Kenyan Police Ch., Nairobi
3000mSt	10:40.5HT	-	May 23	Eldoret
3000m	9:34.1HT	-	May 9	Kisii
3000mSt	10:21.7HT	-	Apr 17	Nakuru

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:36.5HT	-	May 25	Nairobi Kenyan Police Ch., Nairobi

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:21.12	-	Jun 2	Baunatal Weltklasse, Baunatal
3000mSt	10:09.40	-	May 28	Dessau Anhalt 2010, Dessau
3000mSt	10:29.72	-	May 24	Rehlingen Pfingstsportfest, Rehlingen

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Caroline Tuigong's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Caroline Tuigong's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:28.81, set on May 22, 2016 in Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat (MAR), #182 on the all-time list.

Which events does Caroline Tuigong compete in?

Caroline Tuigong competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

How did Caroline Tuigong perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 4:37.61, set on May 27, 2026 in Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN). Last competition: Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships on May 27, 2026, 16:46.27.

Caroline Tuigong

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