David Cheruiyot

David Cheruiyot

KenyaKenya
Born
Sep 1, 1972 (54 years old)
Events
800 m · Marathon

David Cheruiyot is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on September 1, 1972. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 1:46.02 in the 800m, 3:52.85 in the 1500m, 8:02.05 in the 3000m, 13:55.08 in the 5000m and 29:24.34 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 800 m1:46.02
#920 all-time
2011 season best2:24:07Jan 30, 2011 · Houston, TX
2011 season best
Personal best · Marathon2:10:36

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 m 1:46.02 (#920 all-time), Marathon 2:10:36, 2011 season best 2:24:07 (Jan 30, 2011, Houston, TX (USA)) · 54 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mSan Marino 1998Kenya 800 m all-time list1:46.021,143 pts#920
1500mTurku 1998Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:52.85941 pts–
3000mEurajoki 1998Kenya 3000 m all-time list8:02.051,044 pts–
5000mHämeenlinna 1998Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:55.081,017 pts–
10000mKarstula 1998Kenya 10 000 m all-time list29:24.341,006 pts–
SemiMerano 1999Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:02:091,102 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2011Marathon 2:24:07–Jan 30, 2011Houston, TX (USA)
2010Marathon 2:27:11–Dec 5, 2010Panama City (PAN)
200910Kilometr 30:32–Feb 7, 2009Edinburg, TX (USA)
2009Marathon 2:13:22–May 24, 2009Ottawa (CAN)
2008Semi 1:04:55–Mar 2, 2008Sorrento (ITA)
2008Marathon 2:12:31–Jan 13, 2008Houston, TX (USA)
2007Semi 1:07:20–Jan 28, 2007Austin, TX (USA)
2007Marathon 2:10:36–May 27, 2007Ottawa (CAN)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

David Cheruiyot's 800 m personal best is 1:46.02, set on Jul 18, 1998 in San Marino (SMR), #920 on the all-time list.

David Cheruiyot competes in the 800 m and Marathon.

2011 season best: 2:24:07, set on Jan 30, 2011 in Houston, TX (USA).