Caroline Tuigong

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Caroline Tuigong

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Mar 12, 1990 (36 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track

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.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase9:28.81
#182 all-time
2026 season best4:37.61May 27, 2026 · Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi
2026 season best
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track6:22.30
Last competitionAthletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field ChampionshipsMay 27, 2026 · 16:46.27
Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 7, 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

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mNairobi 2023Kenya 1500 m all-time list4:18.121,065 pts–
3000mBergen 2018Kenya 3000 m all-time list9:11.901,066 pts–
5000mNairobi 2026Kenya 5000 m all-time list16:46.27967 pts–
MarathonZheng-Kai 2024Kenya Marathon all-time list2:34:381,075 pts–
3000mStRabat 2016Kenya 3000 m steeplechase all-time list9:28.811,172 pts#182
2000MetresOstrava 20076:22.30–

Progression

Compare me
SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 4:37.61–May 27, 2026Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships
20265000m 16:46.27–May 27, 2026Athletics Kenya National Police Service Track and Field Championships
20241500m 4:27.2h–May 2, 2024AK National Police Service Track And Field Championships
2024Marathon 2:34:38–Mar 31, 2024Zhengkai Marathon
20231500m 4:18.12–Jun 7, 2023Kenya Police Championships
20221500m 4:26.27–Apr 15, 2022Nairobi (KEN)
20193000mSt 9:36.36–Jun 9, 2019Pfingstsportfest, Rehlingen
20183000m 9:11.90–Aug 22, 2018Bergen (NOR)
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Caroline Tuigong
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FAQ

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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.

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

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.