Emily Cherotich Tuei
KENWomenEmily Cherotich Tuei (born 13 May 1986) is a Kenyan middle-distance runner. She competed in the women's 800 metres at the 2017 World Championships in Athletics. In June 2021, she qualified to represent Kenya at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
As of Sep 19, 2026: 800 m 1:58.04 (#185 all-time), Mile 4:29.55, 2025 season best 8:05 (Feb 8, 2025) · Last competition: Kenyan Cross Country Championships, Nairobi - XC 2.0km, Feb 8, 2025, 8:05 · 40 years old
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | CrossCount | 8:05 | - | Feb 8, 2025 | ↑ | Kenyan Cross Country Championships, Nairobi - XC 2.0km |
| 2024 | 400m | 59.89 | - | May 2, 2024 | ↓ | AK National Police Service Track And Field Championships |
| 2024 | CrossCount | 42:45 | - | Dec 7, 2024 | ↑ | The Great Chepsaita Cross Country, Chepsaita, Eldoret - XC 10.0km |
| 2021 | 800m | 2:02.86 | - | Mar 13, 2021 | ↓ | Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2021 | 800m-short-track | 2:06.81 | - | Feb 9, 2021 | ↓ | Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais, Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (i) - World Athletics Indoor Tour |
| 2020 | 800m-short-track | 2:03.85 | - | Feb 9, 2020 | ↓ | Meeting Metz Moselle Athlelor, L'Anneau-Halle d'athlétisme de Metz, Metz (i) |
| 2020 | 800m | 2:03.85 | - | Feb 9, 2020 | ↓ | Meeting Metz Moselle Athlelor, L'Anneau-Halle d'athlétisme de Metz, Metz (i) |
| 2019 | 800m | 1:59.23 | - | Sep 13, 2019 | ↓ | Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2019 | 4x400m | 3:43.01 | - | May 12, 2019 | - | IAAF World Relays, International Stadium, Yokohama |
| 2018 | 800m | 1:58.04 | - | Jun 27, 2018 | ↓ | Meeting Stanislas Nancy, Stade Raymond Petit, Tomblaine |
| 2018 | 800m-short-track | 2:02.39 | - | Feb 3, 2018 | ↓ | Reykyavík International Games, Reykjavík (i) |
| 2017 | 800m | 2:00.18 | - | Jun 24, 2017 | ↓ | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2017 | 4x800Metre | 8:31.05 | - | Apr 22, 2017 | - | IAAF World Relays, T. Robinson Stadium, Nassau |
| 2016 | 400m | 54.6h | - | Apr 15, 2016 | ↓ | Eldoret (KEN) |
| 2016 | 400mH | 1:02.9h | - | Apr 2, 2016 | - | Kisii (KEN) |
| 2016 | 800m | 2:00.0h | - | Apr 23, 2016 | ↓ | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2016 | Mile | 4:29.55 | - | Sep 6, 2016 | - | Rovereto (ITA) |
| 2015 | 400m | 54.03 | - | Aug 1, 2015 | ↓ | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2010 | 400m | 55.64 | - | Jun 3, 2010 | ↓ | Nairobi (KEN) |
2025
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CrossCount | 8:05 | - | Feb 8 | Kenyan Cross Country Championships, Nairobi - XC 2.0km |
2024
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CrossCount | 42:45 | - | Dec 7 | The Great Chepsaita Cross Country, Chepsaita, Eldoret - XC 10.0km |
400m | 59.89 | - | May 2 | AK National Police Service Track And Field Championships |
2021
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 2:08.08 | - | Aug 8 | The XXXII Olympic Games |
800m | 2:08.08 | - | Jul 30 | The XXXII Olympic Games |
800m | 2:03.59 | - | May 29 | Athletics Kenya Pre-Trials, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi |
800m | 2:05.28 | - | May 28 | Athletics Kenya Pre-Trials, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi |
800m | 2:02.86 | - | Mar 13 | 2nd AK Weekend Meeting, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi |
800m | 2:09.7HT | - | Mar 12 | 2nd AK Weekend Meeting, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi |
800m-short-track | 2:07.34 | - | Feb 14 | Meeting de l'Eure, Stade couvert Jesse Owens, Val-de-Reuil (i) |
800m-short-track | 2:06.81 | - | Feb 9 | Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais, Arena Stade Couvert, Liévin (i) - World Athletics Indoor Tour |
2020
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
800m | 2:06.67 | - | Oct 3 | Kip Keino Classic, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi |
800m | DNF | - | Sep 25 | Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Promotional Events |
800m-short-track | DNF | - | Feb 14 | Meeting de l'Eure, Val-de-Reuil (i) |
800m-short-track | 2:05.69 | - | Feb 11 | Spåret GP, Sätrahallen, Stockholm (i) |
800m-short-track | 2:03.85 | - | Feb 9 | Meeting Metz Moselle Athlelor, L'Anneau-Halle d'athlétisme de Metz, Metz (i) |
2019
16 performances2018
18 performancesHonours
Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
800 Metres
Kenyan Championships
800 Metres
Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
800 Metres
Durban African Championships
800 Metres
Kenyan Championships
800 Metres
Durban African Championships
800 Metres
Frequently asked questions
What is Emily Cherotich Tuei's 800 m personal best?
Emily Cherotich Tuei's 800 m personal best is 1:58.04, set on Jun 27, 2018 in Stade Raymond Petit, Tomblaine (FRA), #185 on the all-time list.
Which events does Emily Cherotich Tuei compete in?
Emily Cherotich Tuei competes in the 800 m and Mile.
How did Emily Cherotich Tuei perform in 2025?
2025 season best: 8:05, set on Feb 8, 2025. Last competition: Kenyan Cross Country Championships, Nairobi - XC 2.0km on Feb 8, 2025, 8:05.