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Irene Cherop

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Birth dateJul 26, 1986
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Irene Cherop is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on July 26, 1986. She competes primarily in the Semi, Marathon and 10Kilometr.

Her personal bests include 1:14:11 in the Semi, 2:35:56 in the Marathon, 34:01 in the 10Kilometr and 57:19 in the 10MilesRoa. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
Marathon
2:35:56
Half Marathon
1:14:11
2024 season best
2:41:52
Apr 28, 2024 · Durban (RSA)
2024 season best
Last competition
Durban International Marathon, Durban - South African Marathon Ch.
Apr 28, 2024 · 2:41:52
Durban International Marathon, Durban - South African Marathon Ch.
Age
40 years old

As of Sep 24, 2026: Marathon 2:35:56, Half Marathon 1:14:11, 2024 season best 2:41:52 (Apr 28, 2024, Durban (RSA)) · Last competition: Durban International Marathon, Durban - South African Marathon Ch., Apr 28, 2024, 2:41:52 · 40 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2024
Marathon
2:41:52-Apr 28, 2024
↓
Durban International Marathon, Durban - South African Marathon Ch.
2017
Semi
1:14:13-Mar 19, 2017
↑
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2013
10Kilometr
37:17-Oct 13, 2013
↓
Johannesburg (RSA)
2013
Semi
1:22:34-Nov 30, 2013
↑
Burgersfort (RSA)
2013
Marathon
2:43:02-Sep 28, 2013
↓
Mossel Bay (RSA)
2011
Marathon
2:52:40-Nov 20, 2011
↓
Eldoret (KEN)
2010
Semi
1:16:45-Apr 25, 2010
↑
Yangzhou (CHN)
2010
Marathon
2:43:15-May 16, 2010
↓
Dongying (CHN)
2009
10Kilometr
34:13-Apr 26, 2009
↓
Würzburg (GER)
2009
Semi
1:14:11-Apr 11, 2009
↑
Paderborn (GER)
2009
Marathon
2:39:32-Sep 13, 2009
↓
Montréal (CAN)
2008
10MilesRoa
57:19-Aug 16, 2008-Schortens (GER)
2008
Semi
1:15:46-Aug 24, 2008
↑
Klagenfurt (AUT)
2008
Marathon
2:35:56-Sep 21, 2008
↓
Karlsruhe (GER)
2007
10Kilometr
34:01-Apr 7, 2007
↓
Paderborn (GER)
2006
Semi
1:17:25-Oct 29, 2006
↑
Nairobi (KEN)

2024

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:41:52-Apr 28Durban International Marathon, Durban - South African Marathon Ch.

2017

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:14:13-Mar 19Eldoret Half Marathon, Eldoret

2013

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:22:34-Nov 30Burgersfort Half Marathon, Burgersfort
10Kilometr
37:17-Oct 13Johannesburg Spar Grand Prix Series 10K, Johannesburg
Marathon
2:43:02-Sep 28Mossel Bay PetroSA Marathon, Mossel Bay
Marathon
2:43:16-Sep 8Johannesburg Gauteng Marathon, Johannesburg

2011

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:52:40-Nov 20Eldoret KASS Marathon, Eldoret
Marathon
2:54:26-Jan 23Tainan Marathon, Tainan

2010

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
3:00:01-Sep 5Montreal Marathon Oasis, Montréal
Marathon
2:43:15-May 16Dongying Marathon, Dongying
Semi
1:16:45-Apr 25Yangzhou Half Marathon, Yangzhou

2009

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:42:25-Dec 20Taipei Fubon Marathon, Taipei City
Marathon
2:39:32-Sep 13Montreal Marathon Oasis, Montréal
Marathon
2:43:05-May 24Luxembourg Marathon, Luxembourg
10Kilometr
34:13-Apr 26Würzburg Residenzlauf, Würzburg
Semi
1:14:11-Apr 11Paderborn Osterlauf, Paderborn

2008

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:45:36-Dec 7Singapore Standard Chartered Marathon, Singapore
Marathon
2:35:56-Sep 21Karlsruhe Baden Marathon, Karlsruhe
Semi
1:15:46-Aug 24Klagenfurt Half Marathon, Klagenfurt
10MilesRoa
57:19-Aug 16Schortens Jever-Fun-Lauf, Schortens
Marathon
2:44:49-May 18Essen Ruhr Marathon, Essen
Marathon
2:41:44-Mar 24Utrecht Jaarbeurs Marathon, Utrecht

2007

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
34:01-Apr 7Paderborn Internationaler Osterlauf, Paderborn

2006

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:17:25-Oct 29Nairobi Standard Chartered Half Marathon, Nairobi

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Irene Cherop's Marathon personal best?

Irene Cherop's Marathon personal best is 2:35:56, set on Sep 21, 2008 in Karlsruhe (GER).

Which events does Irene Cherop compete in?

Irene Cherop competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Irene Cherop perform in 2024?

2024 season best: 2:41:52, set on Apr 28, 2024 in Durban (RSA). Last competition: Durban International Marathon, Durban - South African Marathon Ch. on Apr 28, 2024, 2:41:52.