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Diana Cherotich

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Birth dateDec 24, 2005
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Diana Cherotich is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on December 24, 2005. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:18.38 in the 1500m, 8:55.42 in the 3000m, 15:01.80 in the 5000m, 31:45.22 in the 10000m and 15:06 in the 5Kilometre. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
5000 Metres Short Track
15:13.38
10 000 m
31:45.22
#508 all-time
2026 season best
15:13.38
Feb 14, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competition
NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Jun 11, 2026 · 32:29.28
NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Age
20 years old

As of Sep 23, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 15:13.38, 10 000 m 31:45.22 (#508 all-time), 2026 season best 15:13.38 (Feb 14, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Jun 11, 2026, 32:29.28 · 20 years old

PB

Personal bests

4:18.38
8:55.42
15:01.80
#365 all-time
31:45.22
#508 all-time
5Kilometre
15:06
3000m-short-track
8:55.42
5000m-short-track
15:13.38

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
1500m
4:18.38-May 8, 2026-Oregon Twilight
2026
3000m
8:55.42-Jan 31, 2026
↑
Razorback Invitational
2026
3000m-short-track
8:55.42-Jan 31, 2026-Razorback Invitational
2026
5000m-short-track
15:13.38-Feb 14, 2026
↑
Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2026
5000m
15:43.97-Apr 17, 2026
↓
Oregon Team Invitational
2026
10000m
32:19.06-Apr 3, 2026
↓
Stanford Invitational
2025
5000m
15:16.72-Dec 6, 2025
↓
Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
2025
5000m-short-track
15:16.72-Dec 6, 2025
↑
Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
2025
10000m
31:45.22-Apr 4, 2025
↓
Stanford Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA - Invitational Events
2024
3000m
8:56.04-Jul 17, 2024
↑
Hokuren Distance Challenge - Fukagawa
2024
5000m
15:01.80-May 4, 2024
↓
35th Golden Games in Nobeoka
2024
5Kilometre
15:44-Dec 1, 2024
↓
Kumamoto Kosa 10 mile Road Race
2024
CrossCount
19:47-Mar 30, 2024-45th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Park of Friendship, Beograd
2023
5Kilometre
15:06-Nov 18, 2023
↓
Urban Trail de Lille - 5 et 10km
2023
5000m
15:16.85-Jun 10, 2023
↓
Fast 5000
2023
10Kilometr
31:17-Sep 10, 2023-tRUNsylvania International 10K, Brasov
2022
3000m
9:18.06-Jul 1, 2022
↑
Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)

2026

19 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
32:29.28-Jun 11NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
10000m
32:29.28-Jun 10NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
5000m
15:52.42-May 30NCAA Division I West First Rounds
10000m
32:31.58-May 28NCAA Division I West First Rounds
5000m
15:52.42-May 27NCAA Division I West First Rounds
10000m
32:31.58-May 27NCAA Division I West First Rounds
5000m
17:01.10-May 17Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships
5000m
17:01.10-May 15Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships
10000m
DNF-May 15Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships
1500m
4:18.38-May 8Oregon Twilight
5000m
15:43.97-Apr 17Oregon Team Invitational
10000m
32:19.06-Apr 3Stanford Invitational
5000m-short-track
15:32.32-Mar 13NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships
3000m-short-track
8:59.61-Feb 28Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
5000m-short-track
15:39.45-Feb 26Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
3000m-short-track
8:59.61-Feb 26Big Ten Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships
5000m-short-track
15:13.38-Feb 14Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
3000m-short-track
8:55.42-Jan 31Razorback Invitational
3000m-short-track
8:55.42-Jan 30Razorback Invitational

2025

8 performances

2023

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
15:24-Dec 9Annual Charity Run
5Kilometre
15:06-Nov 18Urban Trail de Lille - 5 et 10km
10Kilometr
31:17-Sep 10tRUNsylvania International 10K, Brasov
5000m
15:41.13-Jun 17Track Night Vienna, LAZ Wien, Wien
5000m
15:16.85-Jun 10Fast 5000
5000m
17:02.31-May 3African U20 Championships, Levy Mwanawasa Stadion, Ndola
5000m
17:02.31-Apr 30African U20 Championships, Levy Mwanawasa Stadion, Ndola

2022

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:20.31-Jul 2Kenyan Trials For World Under 20 Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
3000m
9:18.06-Jul 1Kenyan Trials For World Under 20 Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Diana Cherotich's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Diana Cherotich's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 15:13.38, set on Feb 14, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Which events does Diana Cherotich compete in?

Diana Cherotich competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 10 000 m.

How did Diana Cherotich perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 15:13.38, set on Feb 14, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i). Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Jun 11, 2026, 32:29.28.