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Cherono Koech

Cherono Koech

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Birth dateDec 8, 1992
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Cherono Koech (born 8 December 1992) is a Kenyan middle-distance runner She was born in Kericho. She was born in Kericho At the 2012 Summer Olympics, she competed in the Women's 800 metres.

Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.

Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.

Key facts
800 m
1:59.68
#498 all-time
1000 Metres
2:40.74
2023 season best
2:12.57
Jun 8, 2023 · Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
2023 season best
Last competition
Kenya Police Championships
Jun 8, 2023 · 2:12.57
Kenya Police Championships
Age
33 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: 800 m 1:59.68 (#498 all-time), 1000 Metres 2:40.74, 2023 season best 2:12.57 (Jun 8, 2023, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: Kenya Police Championships, Jun 8, 2023, 2:12.57 · 33 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2023
800m
2:12.57-Jun 8, 2023
↓
Kenya Police Championships
2022
800m
2:17.81-Apr 16, 2022
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2014
800m
2:04.07-Jun 7, 2014
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2014
1000m
2:40.74-Aug 22, 2014
↑
Amsterdam (NED)
2014
4x800Metre
8:23.13-Apr 26, 2014-Nairobi (KEN)
2013
800m
2:02.48-Jun 22, 2013
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2012
800m
2:00.53-Aug 9, 2012
↓
The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
2011
800m
1:59.68-Jul 16, 2011
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2010
800m
2:00.40-Aug 22, 2010
↓
Olympiastadion, Berlin (GER)
2009
800m
2:01.67-Jul 12, 2009
↓
Bressanone IAAF World Youth Championships
2009
1000m
2:44.40-Sep 6, 2009
↑
Dubnica nad Váhom (SVK)

2023

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:12.57-Jun 8Kenya Police Championships
800m
2:12.57-Jun 7Kenya Police Championships
800m
2:17.60-Apr 296th AK Track and Field weekend Meet
800m
2:17.60-Apr 276th AK Track and Field weekend Meet

2022

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:17.81-Apr 16Police Ch., Nairobi

2014

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1000m
2:40.74-Aug 22Amsterdam Flame Games, Amsterdam
800m
2:04.97-Aug 9Kessel-Lo Meeting voor Mon, Kessel-Lo
800m
2:07.39-Aug 3Schifflange Meeting International, Schifflange
800m
2:04.07-Jun 7Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
800m
2:05.2HT-Apr 26Nairobi
4x800Metre
8:23.13-Apr 26Nairobi
800m
2:06.9HT-Apr 12Kisii

2013

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:05.5HT-Jul 13Nairobi Kenyan World Ch. Trials, Nairobi
800m
2:02.48-Jun 22Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
800m
2:09.8HT-Jun 20Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
800m
2:04.31-May 18Shanghai IAAF Diamond League Meeting, Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai - Diamond Discipline

2012

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:00.53-Aug 9The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
800m
2:08.43-Aug 8The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
800m
2:00.53-Aug 6The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
800m
2:08.43-Aug 6The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
800m
2:03.40-Jun 23Nairobi Kenyan Olympic Trials, Nairobi
800m
2:02.38-Jun 15Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
800m
2:06.4HT-Jun 14Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
800m
2:04.17-May 27Hengelo Fanny Blankers-Koen Games, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
800m
2:01.20-May 11Doha IAAF Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline

2011

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:00.34-Sep 18Milano Notturna di Milano, Milano
800m
2:01.48-Sep 2IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
800m
2:01.03-Sep 1IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
800m
2:01.03-Aug 29IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
800m
2:01.48-Aug 29IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
800m
2:02.72-Jul 22Barcelona Reunión Internacional D’Atletisme, Barcelona
800m
1:59.68-Jul 16Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
800m
2:04.4HT-Jul 15Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
800m
2:03.78-Jul 14Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
800m
2:04.38-Jun 25Nivelles Meeting International Lotto Cup, Nivelles
800m
2:03.93-Jun 18Reunión Internacional de Atletismo Villa De Bilbao, Bilbao
800m
2:04.10-Jun 4Nairobi Keny Police Ch., Nairobi
800m
2:06.49-May 13Gaborone African Junior Championships, Gaborone
800m
2:08.68-May 12Gaborone African Junior Championships, Gaborone

2010

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:03.45-Oct 10New Delhi Commonwealth Games, New Delhi
800m
2:03.45-Aug 28Nairobi Commonwealth Games Trials, Nairobi
800m
2:00.40-Aug 22Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
800m
2:01.39-Aug 14Kessel-Lo Meeting voor Mon, Kessel-Lo
800m
2:02.29-Jul 22IAAF World Junior Championships, Croix-Bleue Medavie Stadium, Moncton
800m
2:04.21-Jul 21IAAF World Junior Championships, Croix-Bleue Medavie Stadium, Moncton
800m
2:02.29-Jul 20IAAF World Junior Championships, Croix-Bleue Medavie Stadium, Moncton
800m
2:04.21-Jul 20IAAF World Junior Championships, Croix-Bleue Medavie Stadium, Moncton
800m
2:06.48-Jul 20IAAF World Junior Championships, Croix-Bleue Medavie Stadium, Moncton
800m
2:07.9HT-Jun 17Nairobi Kenyan World Junior Ch. Trials, Nairobi
800m
2:08.09-Jun 16Nairobi Kenyan World Junior Ch. Trials, Nairobi
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Honours

🥈

Gaborone African Junior Championships

800 Metres

2011
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IAAF World Junior Championships

800 Metres

2010
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Bressanone IAAF World Youth Championships

800 Metres

2009
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Cherono Koech's 800 m personal best?

Cherono Koech's 800 m personal best is 1:59.68, set on Jul 16, 2011 in Nairobi (KEN), #498 on the all-time list.

Which events does Cherono Koech compete in?

Cherono Koech competes in the 800 m and 1000 Metres.

How did Cherono Koech perform in 2023?

2023 season best: 2:12.57, set on Jun 8, 2023 in Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN). Last competition: Kenya Police Championships on Jun 8, 2023, 2:12.57.