Ferguson Cheruiyot Rotich

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Nov 30, 1989 (36 years old)
Birthplace
Kericho, Kenya
Events
800 m · 1500 m
Height
1.85 m
Weight
74 kg

Ferguson Cheruiyot Rotich is a professional track and field athlete who competes in the 800 metres. Born on 30 November 1989 in Kericho, Kenya, Ferguson has developed into a competitive athlete at the national and international level.

Ferguson's career has been marked by participation in various competitions in 800 metres. Throughout their career, Ferguson has faced competition from athletes across the globe. The dedication required to compete at this level reflects years of training and personal sacrifice.

Ferguson continues to be an active competitor in track and field, focusing on the 800 metres. With ongoing training and competition experience, Ferguson works to improve performance and achieve new personal milestones in the sport.

Personal best · 800 m1:42.54
2026 season best1:45.60Jun 19, 2026 · Paul-Greifzu-Stadion, Dessau
Medals2Olympic Games: 1 silver · World Championships: 1 bronze
Personal best · 1500 m3:33.21

As of Nov 4, 2026: 800 m 1:42.54 (#30 all-time), 1500 m 3:33.21 (#263 all-time), 2026 season best 1:45.60 (Jun 19, 2026, Paul-Greifzu-Stadion, Dessau (GER)) · Last competition: Night of Athletics, Jul 18, 2026, 1:48.98 · Olympic Games: 1 silver · World Championships: 1 bronze · 36 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
400mKisii 201649.52887 pts––
800mMonaco 20191:42.541,250 pts#30#140
1500mBerlin 20183:33.211,200 pts#263–
4x400mCastellón 20193:06.98––
800m-short-trackIndoorLuxembourg 20261:48.541,124 pts–#314
800m-short-trackLuxembourg 20261:48.541,124 pts–#107

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games–1–1
World Championships––11
Total–112

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026600m 1:16.46–Jul 15, 2026Meeting International d'Athlétisme de la Province de Liège
2026800m 1:45.60–Jun 19, 202628. Anhalt Meeting Dessau
2026800m-short-track 1:48.54–Jan 18, 2026CMCM Luxembourg Indoor Meeting
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:49.22–Feb 4, 2026IFAM Louvain-La-Neuve Indoor
20261000m 2:19.05–Jun 16, 202665th Ostrava Golden Spike
2025800m 1:44.49–Aug 22, 2025Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline
2024600m 1:17.01–Jun 19, 2024Meeting International d'Athlétisme de la Province de Liège, Stade Naimette-Xhovémont, Liège
2024800m 1:44.90–Apr 20, 2024Kip Keino Classic, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ferguson Cheruiyot Rotich's 800 m personal best is 1:42.54, set on Jul 12, 2019 in Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON), #30 on the all-time list.

Ferguson Cheruiyot Rotich competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 1:45.60, set on Jun 19, 2026 in Paul-Greifzu-Stadion, Dessau (GER). Last competition: Night of Athletics on Jul 18, 2026, 1:48.98.

Ferguson Cheruiyot Rotich has won 1 Olympic Games medal and 1 World Championships medal.