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Gladys Chesir

Gladys Chesir

KENWomen

Birth dateFeb 20, 1993

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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.

Key facts

10 Kilometres Road

30:41

Marathon

2:20:30

2026 season best

1:10:02

Mar 15, 2026 · Meishan (CHN)

2026 season best

Last competition

Maraton de Cali

May 3, 2026 · 2:33:59

Maraton de Cali

Medals

Olympic Games: 1 gold

Age

33 years old

As of Sep 17, 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: Maraton de Cali, May 3, 2026, 2:33:59 · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 33 years old

PB

Personal bests

4:28.1HT

8:52.63

15:19.93

31:36.87

1:06:57

2:20:30

15:44

48:43

30:41

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Medals

	🥇	🥈	🥉	Total
Olympic Games	1	-	-	1

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	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
2017	10Kilometr	32:11	-	May 21, 2017	↓	Bengaluru (IND)
2017	Semi	1:07:49	-	Sep 2, 2017	↓	Lille (FRA)
2017	Marathon	2:24:51	-	Oct 15, 2017	↓	Amsterdam (NED)
2016	10Kilometr	31:58	-	Sep 4, 2016	↓	Tilburg (NED)
2016	10000m	32:17.35	-	Jun 30, 2016	↓	Eldoret (KEN)
2016	Semi	1:06:57	-	Feb 12, 2016	↓	Ras Al Khaimah (UAE)
2015	10Kilometr	30:41	-	Oct 11, 2015	↓	Berlin (GER)
2015	10000m	31:36.87	-	Sep 16, 2015	↓	Brazzaville (CGO)
2015	Semi	1:08:36	-	Nov 29, 2015	↓	New Delhi (IND)
2014	1500m	4:28.1h	-	Apr 12, 2014	-	Kisii (KEN)
2014	3000m	8:52.63	-	Jun 21, 2014	↑	Bilbao (ESP)
2014	5000m	15:19.93	-	Jun 11, 2014	↑	Nijmegen (NED)
2014	5Kilometre	15:44	-	Oct 12, 2014	-	Rennes (FRA)
2014	15Kilometr	48:43	-	Nov 16, 2014	-	Nijmegen (NED)
2013	5000m	16:06.8h	-	Jun 22, 2013	↑	Nairobi (KEN)
2013	4MilesRoad	20:03	-	Oct 13, 2013	-	-
2010	3000m	9:13.58	-	Aug 22, 2010	↑	Singapore Youth Olympic Games, Singapore

2026

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:33:59	-	May 3	Maraton de Cali
Semi	1:10:02	-	Mar 15	Meishan Renshou Half Marathon

2025

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:30:06	-	Jan 5	C&D Xiamen Marathon, Xiamen

2024

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:20:30	-	Oct 20	TCS Amsterdam Marathon
Marathon	2:31:15	-	Mar 24	Chang'an Automobile Chongqing Marathon

2023

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:33:19	-	Oct 29	Changsha Marathon, Changsha
Marathon	2:28:41	-	Sep 17	Sydney Marathon, presented by Asics
Marathon	2:25:51	-	Apr 2	C&D Xiamen Marathon, Xiamen
CrossCount	35:21	-	Feb 4	Sirikwa Cross Country Classic, Eldoret - XC 10.0km

2022

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:26:17	-	Oct 2	Košice Peace Marathon
Marathon	2:26:33	-	May 15	Copenhagen Marathon

2021

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:29:16	-	Apr 18	Enschede Marathon

2017

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:24:51	-	Oct 15	Amsterdam Marathon, Amsterdam
Semi	1:07:49	-	Sep 2	Lille Half Marathon, Lille
10Kilometr	32:11	-	May 21	Bangalore TCS World 10K, Bengaluru
Semi	1:07:51	-	Apr 1	Praha Half Marathon, Praha

2016

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:08:23	-	Nov 20	New Delhi Half Marathon, New Delhi
Semi	1:08:20	-	Sep 18	Copenhagen Half Marathon, København
10Kilometr	31:58	-	Sep 4	Tilburg Ladies Run, Tilburg
10000m	32:17.35	-	Jun 30	Eldoret Kenyan Olympic Trials, Eldoret
Semi	1:08:46	-	Mar 26	IAAF World Half Marathon Championships
Semi	1:06:57	-	Feb 12	Ras Al Khaimah International Half Marathon, Ras Al Khaimah

2015

8 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:08:36	-	Nov 29	New Delhi Half Marathon, New Delhi
10Kilometr	30:41	-	Oct 11	Berlin ASICS Grand 10, Berlin
10000m	31:36.87	-	Sep 16	Brazzaville All-Africa Games, Brazzaville
10000m	33:00.9HT	-	Jul 31	Nairobi Kenyan World Championship Trials, Nairobi
10000m	32:10.61	-	Jul 10	Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
10Kilometr	32:12	-	May 17	Bangalore TCS World 10K, Bengaluru
Semi	1:09:17	-	Apr 19	Yangzhou Half Marathon, Yangzhou
Semi	1:12:58	-	Jan 11	Egmond aan Zee Half Marathon, Egmond aan Zee

2014

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
15Kilometr	48:43	-	Nov 16	Nijmegen Zevenheuvelenloop, Nijmegen
5Kilometre	15:44	-	Oct 12	Rennes Tout Court, Rennes
3000m	8:52.63	-	Jun 21	Reunión Internacional de Atletismo Villa De Bilbao, Bilbao
5000m	15:19.93	-	Jun 11	Nijmegen Global Athletics, Nijmegen
5000m	15:43.52	-	Jun 7	Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
1500m	4:28.1HT	-	Apr 12	Kisii

2013

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
4MilesRoad	20:03	-	Oct 13	Groningen 4 Miles, Groningen
5000m	16:06.8HT	-	Jun 22	Kenyan Championships, Nairobi

2010

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	9:13.58	-	Aug 22	Singapore Youth Olympic Games, Singapore
3000m	9:13.58	-	Aug 17	Singapore Youth Olympic Games, Singapore
3000m	9:25.44	-	Aug 17	Singapore Youth Olympic Games, Singapore
3000m	9:25.44	-	May 12	Khartoum Eastern Africa U18 Championships, Khartoum

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Gladys Chesir's 10 Kilometres Road personal best?

Gladys Chesir's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 30:41, set on Oct 11, 2015 in Berlin (GER).

Which events does Gladys Chesir compete in?

Gladys Chesir competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and Marathon.

How did Gladys Chesir perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 1:10:02, set on Mar 15, 2026 in Meishan (CHN). Last competition: Maraton de Cali on May 3, 2026, 2:33:59.

How many medals has Gladys Chesir won?

Gladys Chesir has won 1 Olympic Games medal.