Gladys Chesir
KenyaActive- Born
- Feb 20, 1993 (33 years old)
- Events
- 10 Kilometres Road · Marathon
Gladys Chesir is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on February 20, 1993. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
Her personal bests include 4:28.1h in the 1500m, 8:52.63 in the 3000m, 15:19.93 in the 5000m, 31:36.87 in the 10000m and 1:06:57 in the Semi. She has earned 2 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road30:41
2026 season best1:10:02Mar 15, 2026 · Meishan
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 gold
Personal best · Marathon2:20:30
As of Nov 1, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 30:41, Marathon 2:20:30 (#115 all-time), 2026 season best 1:10:02 (Mar 15, 2026, Meishan (CHN)) · Last competition: Taiyuan Marathon, Taiyuan, Sep 27, 2026, DNF · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 33 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | – | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Semi | 1:10:02 | – | Mar 15, 2026 | Meishan Renshou Half Marathon |
| 2026 | Marathon | 2:33:59 | – | May 3, 2026 | Maraton de Cali |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:30:06 | – | Jan 5, 2025 | C&D Xiamen Marathon, Xiamen |
| 2024 | Marathon | 2:20:30 | – | Oct 20, 2024 | TCS Amsterdam Marathon |
| 2023 | CrossCount | 35:21 | – | Feb 4, 2023 | Sirikwa Cross Country Classic, Eldoret - XC 10.0km |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:25:51 | – | Apr 2, 2023 | C&D Xiamen Marathon, Xiamen |
| 2022 | Marathon | 2:26:17 | – | Oct 2, 2022 | Košice Peace Marathon |
| 2021 | Marathon | 2:29:16 | – | Apr 18, 2021 | Enschede Marathon |