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Irine Chepet Cheptai

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Irine Chepet Cheptai

KENWomen

Birth dateFeb 4, 1992

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Irene Chepet Cheptai (born 4 February 1992) is a Kenyan professional long-distance runner who competes in track and cross country running.

She was the gold medallist at the 2017 World Cross Country Championships and led Kenya to the team title.

Cheptai won the silver medal for the 10,000 metres at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Prior to that she was a junior silver medallist at the 2008 World Cross Country Championships and represented Kenya in the senior race in 2013 and 2015, winning team medals both times.

Key facts

Half Marathon

1:04:53

Marathon

2:17:51

2026 season best

1:06:57

Feb 8, 2026

2026 season best

Last competition

TCS Sydney Marathon Presented by ASICS

Aug 30, 2026 · 2:22:11

TCS Sydney Marathon Presented by ASICS

Age

34 years old

As of Sep 16, 2026: Half Marathon 1:04:53 (#21 all-time), Marathon 2:17:51 (#24 all-time), 2026 season best 1:06:57 (Feb 8, 2026) · Last competition: TCS Sydney Marathon Presented by ASICS, Aug 30, 2026, 2:22:11 · 34 years old

PB

Personal bests

4:13.75

8:48.03

14:43.42

30:44.00

1:04:53

2:17:51

14:46

49:21

30:16

50:35

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	10Kilometr	31:11	-	Jul 4, 2026	↑	Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race
2026	Semi	1:06:57	-	Feb 8, 2026	↑	Burj2Burj Half Marathon
2026	Marathon	2:20:54	-	Apr 20, 2026	↓	Boston Marathon
2025	Marathon	2:18:51	-	Nov 30, 2025	↓	Shanghai Marathon, Shanghai
2024	10Kilometr	30:17	-	Jan 14, 2024	↑	10K Valencia Ibercaja
2024	Marathon	2:17:51	-	Oct 13, 2024	↓	Bank of America Chicago Marathon
2023	5Kilometre	14:46	-	Dec 9, 2023	-	Annual Charity Run
2023	Semi	1:04:53	-	Oct 22, 2023	↑	Valencia Half Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich
2022	10Kilometr	30:16	-	Sep 3, 2022	↑	Birell Prague Grand Prix
2022	10000m	30:49.52	-	Aug 3, 2022	↑	XXII Commonwealth Games, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
2022	Semi	1:06:42	-	Oct 16, 2022	↑	Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, New Delhi
2021	5000m	15:05.76	-	Jun 30, 2021	↑	Meeting International de la Province de Liège, Stade Naimette-Xhovémont, Liège
2021	10000m	30:44.00	-	Aug 7, 2021	↑	The XXXII Olympic Games
2021	15Kilometr	49:21	-	Sep 12, 2021	-	Le Puy-en-Velay (FRA)
2021	Semi	1:07:05	-	Dec 12, 2021	↑	Bahrain Night Half Marathon
2020	Semi	1:06:43	-	Nov 29, 2020	↑	Airtel Delhi Half Marathon
2019	10Kilometr	31:27	-	Sep 7, 2019	↑	Praha (CZE)
2019	10000m	31:51.90	-	Aug 22, 2019	↑	Kenyan Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
2019	10MilesRoa	50:35	-	Sep 22, 2019	-	Dam tot Damloop
2019	Semi	1:07:39	-	Oct 20, 2019	↑	New Delhi (IND)
2017	5000m	14:47.11	-	Jun 8, 2017	↑	Roma Golden Gala - Pietro Mennea, Stadio Olimpico, Roma - Diamond Discipline
2017	10000m	31:21.11	-	Aug 5, 2017	↑	IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
2017	10Kilometr	31:51	-	May 21, 2017	↑	Bengaluru (IND)
2017	CrossCount	31:57	-	Mar 26, 2017	↓	42nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Kololo, Kampala
2016	1500m	4:21.7h	-	Mar 18, 2016	↓	Nakuru (KEN)
2016	5000m	14:43.42	-	May 27, 2016	↑	Eugene Prefontaine Classic
2016	10000m	31:15.38	-	May 1, 2016	↑	Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2016	10Kilometr	34:54	-	Nov 6, 2016	↑	Baringo (KEN)
2015	1500m	4:22.63	-	Jun 6, 2015	↓	Huizingen (BEL)
2015	3000m	8:48.03	-	Sep 3, 2015	↑	Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich - Diamond Discipline
2015	5000m	14:53.32	-	May 30, 2015	↑	Eugene Prefontaine Classic
2015	CrossCount	26:26	-	Mar 28, 2015	↓	41st IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Qingzhen, Guiyang
2014	1500m	4:13.75	-	Jul 12, 2014	↓	Kortrijk (BEL)
2014	3000m	9:02.73	-	Jul 3, 2014	↑	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Diamond Discipline
2014	5000m	15:17.76	-	Jul 16, 2014	↑	Liège (BEL)
2014	4MilesRoad	19:48	-	Oct 12, 2014	-	-
2014	10Kilometr	32:21	-	Dec 31, 2014	↑	Luanda (ANG)
2013	3000m	8:56.20	-	Jul 26, 2013	↑	London Sainsbury's Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Diamond Discipline
2013	5000m	14:50.99	-	May 18, 2013	↑	Shanghai IAAF Diamond League Meeting, Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai - Diamond Discipline
2013	CrossCount	25:01	-	Mar 24, 2013	↓	40th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Myslecinek Park, Bydgoszcz
2012	5000m	16:02.0h	-	Jun 14, 2012	↑	Nairobi (KEN)
2010	3000m	9:13.0h	-	Jun 16, 2010	↑	Nairobi (KEN)
2008	CrossCount	20:04	-	Mar 30, 2008	↓	36th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
2007	3000m	9:09.8h	-	Jun 13, 2007	↑	Nairobi (KEN)

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Irine Chepet Cheptai's Half Marathon personal best?

Irine Chepet Cheptai's Half Marathon personal best is 1:04:53, set on Oct 22, 2023 in Valencia (ESP), #21 on the all-time list.

Which events does Irine Chepet Cheptai compete in?

Irine Chepet Cheptai competes in the Half Marathon and Marathon.

How did Irine Chepet Cheptai perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 1:06:57, set on Feb 8, 2026. Last competition: TCS Sydney Marathon Presented by ASICS on Aug 30, 2026, 2:22:11.