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Fancy Cherotich

Fancy Cherotich

KENKENWomen
Birth dateAug 10, 1990
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Fancy Cherotich (born 10 August 1990) is a Kenyan 3000 metre steeplechase runner. At the 2009 African Junior Championships, she won medals in the 4 × 400 m, 400 m hurdles, and 1500 m. She was a regular in the 2013 and 2014 Diamond League seasons in the steeplechase.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
9:28.04
#174 all-time
2000 Metres Short Track
6:19.48
2019 season best
10:08.42
Jun 22, 2019 · Nairobi (KEN)
2019 season best
Last competition
Kenyan Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
Aug 22, 2019 · 10:22.44
Kenyan Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
Age
36 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:28.04 (#174 all-time), 2000 Metres Short Track 6:19.48, 2019 season best 10:08.42 (Jun 22, 2019, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: Kenyan Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Aug 22, 2019, 10:22.44 · 36 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2019
3000mSt
10:08.42-Jun 22, 2019
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2017
3000mSt
9:58.9h-Jun 8, 2017
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2016
3000mSt
9:45.31-May 8, 2016
↑
Todoroki Stadium, Kawasaki (JPN)
2015
1500m
4:23.5h-Apr 18, 2015
↓
Nakuru (KEN)
2014
1500m
4:24.8h-Feb 22, 2014
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2014
3000mSt
9:41.02-May 31, 2014
↑
Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline
2013
1500m
4:15.84-Aug 24, 2013
↓
Merksem (BEL)
2013
2000m
6:00.31-Aug 31, 2013-Amsterdam (NED)
2013
2000Metres
6:19.48-Aug 21, 2013-Dubnica nad Váhom (SVK)
2013
3000mSt
9:28.04-Jun 27, 2013
↑
Mestský Stadion, Ostrava (CZE)
2012
3000mSt
9:35.03-Aug 26, 2012
↑
Dubnica nad Váhom (SVK)
2010
800m
2:08.72-Jun 16, 2010
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2010
1500m
4:20.19-Jun 26, 2010
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2009
400mH
1:06.31-Aug 2, 2009-Bambous (MRI)
2009
1500m
4:17.38-Aug 2, 2009
↓
Bambous (MRI)
2009
3000mSt
10:08.73-Jun 27, 2009
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2007
800m
2:11.65-Jul 13, 2007
↑
Ostrava IAAF World Youth Championships, Ostrava
2007
SprintMedl
2:15.90-Jul 14, 2007-Ostrava IAAF World Youth Championships, Ostrava

2019

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
10:22.44-Aug 22Kenyan Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
3000mSt
10:22.44-Aug 20Kenyan Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
3000mSt
10:08.42-Jun 22African Games Trials, Nairobi

2017

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:58.9HT-Jun 8Kenyan Championships, Nairobi

2016

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:59.61-Jun 16Stockholm BAUHAUS Galan
3000mSt
9:55.76-Jun 14Luzern Spitzen Leichtathletik, Luzern
3000mSt
DNF-Jun 9Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt
10:22.3HT-May 27Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
3000mSt
9:45.31-May 8Kawasaki Seiko Golden Grand Prix, Todoroki Stadium, Kawasaki

2015

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:23.5HT-Apr 18Nakuru
1500m
4:27.7HT-Apr 17Nakuru

2014

9 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:42.42-Jul 19Heusden-Zolder KBC Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder
3000mSt
9:46.88-Jun 14New York adidas Grand Prix, Icahn Stadium, New York, NY - Promotional Events
3000mSt
10:01.13-Jun 7Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
3000mSt
9:41.02-May 31Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt
9:51.89-May 21Beijing IAAF World Challenge, Beijing
3000mSt
9:41.22-May 18Shanghai Golden Grand Prix
1500m
4:26.3HT-Apr 12Kisii
1500m
4:31.6HT-Apr 12Kisii
1500m
4:24.8HT-Feb 22Nairobi

2013

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
DNF-Sep 6Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Promotional Events
2000m
6:00.31-Aug 31Amsterdam Flame Games, Amsterdam
1500m
4:15.84-Aug 24Merksem Antwerp Athletics Gala, Merksem
2000Metres
6:19.48-Aug 21Dubnica nad Váhom The Athletic Bridge 2013, Dubnica nad Váhom
3000mSt
9:36.82-Jul 19Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco - Promotional Events
3000mSt
9:59.3HT-Jul 13Nairobi Kenyan World Ch. Trials, Nairobi
3000mSt
9:43.23-Jun 30Birmingham Sainsbury's Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt
9:28.04-Jun 27Golden Spike Ostrava 2013, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava
3000mSt
9:46.2HT-Jun 22Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
3000mSt
9:40.19-May 20Rehlingen Pfingstsportfest, Rehlingen
3000mSt
10:09.68-May 10Doha IAAF Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline

2012

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:37.37-Sep 2Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
3000mSt
9:35.03-Aug 26Dubnica nad Váhom The Athletic Bridge 2012, Dubnica nad Váhom
3000mSt
9:47.76-Aug 17Stockholm DN Galan, Olympiastadion, Stockholm - Diamond Discipline
3000mSt
9:44.0HT-Jun 15Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
3000mSt
10:05.5HT-Jun 14Kenyan Championships, Nairobi

2010

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:20.19-Jun 26Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
1500m
4:22.8HT-Jun 24Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
800m
2:17.7HT-Jun 17Nairobi Kenyan World Junior Ch. Trials, Nairobi
1500m
4:33.1HT-Jun 17Nairobi Kenyan World Junior Ch. Trials, Nairobi
800m
2:08.72-Jun 16Nairobi Kenyan World Junior Ch. Trials, Nairobi
1500m
4:22.64-Jun 16Nairobi Kenyan World Junior Ch. Trials, Nairobi
1500m
4:20.2HT-Apr 17Mumias KCC Meeting, Mumias

2009

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:17.38-Aug 2Bambous African Junior Championships, Bambous
400mH
1:06.31-Aug 2Bambous African Junior Championships, Bambous
3000mSt
10:08.73-Jun 27Kenyan Championships, Nairobi

2007

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SprintMedl
2:15.90-Jul 14Ostrava IAAF World Youth Championships, Ostrava
800m
2:11.65-Jul 13Ostrava IAAF World Youth Championships, Ostrava
800m
2:11.65-Jul 12Ostrava IAAF World Youth Championships, Ostrava

Honours

🥉

Bambous African Junior Championships

1500 Metres

2009
🥉

Bambous African Junior Championships

400 Metres Hurdles

2009
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Fancy Cherotich's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Fancy Cherotich's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 9:28.04, set on Jun 27, 2013 in Mestský Stadion, Ostrava (CZE), #174 on the all-time list.

Which events does Fancy Cherotich compete in?

Fancy Cherotich competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

How did Fancy Cherotich perform in 2019?

2019 season best: 10:08.42, set on Jun 22, 2019 in Nairobi (KEN). Last competition: Kenyan Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi on Aug 22, 2019, 10:22.44.