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Janet Cherobon-Bawcom
- Born
- Aug 22, 1978 (48 years old)
- Birthplace
- Kenya, Kenya
- Events
- 10 000 m · 10 Miles Road
- Height
- 1.70 m
- Weight
- 52 kg
Janet Cherobon-Bawcom (born August 22, 1978) is an American distance runner. She grew up in Kenya, before attending college in the United States. In college, she won three Division II national championships and was named an All-American eight times. She became eligible to compete for the United States in 2011. In 2012, she made the U.S. Olympic team in the 10,000 meters and placed 12th.
Personal best · 10 000 m31:12.68
2020 season best2:49:13Feb 29, 2020 · Atlanta, GA
Personal best · 10 Miles Road52:12
Last competitionUSA Olympic Team Trials MarathonFeb 29, 2020 · 2:49:13
As of Nov 6, 2026: 10 000 m 31:12.68 (#229 all-time), 10 Miles Road 52:12, 2020 season best 2:49:13 (Feb 29, 2020, Atlanta, GA (USA)) · Last competition: USA Olympic Team Trials Marathon, Feb 29, 2020, 2:49:13 · 48 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
5KilometreMA 201215:41–
15KilometrFL 201449:24–
10KilometrAL 201432:03–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Marathon | 2:49:13 | – | Feb 29, 2020 | USA Olympic Team Trials Marathon |
| 2019 | 10Kilometr | 34:49 | – | Apr 6, 2019 | Cooper River Bridge Run |
| 2019 | 12Kilometr | 42:01 | – | May 5, 2019 | Lilac Bloomsday Run |
| 2019 | Marathon | 2:42:18 | – | Feb 9, 2019 | – |
| 2018 | 20Kilometr | 1:12:21 | – | Sep 3, 2018 | US 20km Road Running Championships |
| 2018 | Semi | 1:19:47 | – | Jul 29, 2018 | Bogotá Half Marathon, Bogotá |
| 2018 | Marathon | 2:46:38 | – | Sep 16, 2018 | Sydney Blackmores Marathon |
| 2017 | Semi | 1:18:02 | – | Nov 12, 2017 | Las Vegas, NV (USA) |