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Janet Jelagat Rono

Janet Jelagat Rono

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Birth dateDec 8, 1988
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Janet Jelagat Rono is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on December 8, 1988. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

Her personal bests include 2:13.15 in the 800m, 4:31.09 in the 1500m, 5:12.47 in the Mile, 1:11:10 in the Semi and 2:26:03 in the Marathon. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
Marathon
2:26:03
#640 all-time
25 Kilometres Road
1:24:37
2024 season best
2:43:30
Dec 1, 2024 · Rabat (MAR)
2024 season best
Last competition
Torino City Marathon, Torino
Dec 1, 2024 · 2:43:30
Torino City Marathon, Torino
Age
37 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: Marathon 2:26:03 (#640 all-time), 25 Kilometres Road 1:24:37, 2024 season best 2:43:30 (Dec 1, 2024, Rabat (MAR)) · Last competition: Torino City Marathon, Torino, Dec 1, 2024, 2:43:30 · 37 years old

PB

Personal bests

2:13.15
4:31.09
Mile
5:12.47
1:11:10
2:26:03
#640 all-time
15Kilometr
51:04
10Kilometr
36:02
mile-short-track
5:12.47
25Kilometr
1:24:37

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2024
Marathon
2:43:30-Dec 1, 2024
↓
Torino City Marathon, Torino
2023
Marathon
2:46:22-Nov 5, 2023
↓
Istanbul Marathon
2022
Marathon
2:41:52-Nov 6, 2022
↓
XXXVIII Maratón Internacional Guadalajara Megacable 2022, Guadalajara
2021
Marathon
2:36:18-Jun 6, 2021
↓
Istanbul (TUR)
2019
Marathon
2:32:48-Sep 15, 2019
↓
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
2018
Marathon
2:28:01-Apr 1, 2018
↓
Daegu Marathon
2017
Semi
1:16:05-Apr 23, 2017
↑
Yangzhou (CHN)
2017
Marathon
2:29:04-Mar 19, 2017
↓
Seoul (KOR)
2016
Semi
1:14:57-Jun 4, 2016
↑
České Budějovice (CZE)
2016
Marathon
2:27:23-Mar 20, 2016
↓
Seoul (KOR)
2015
Semi
1:11:10-Jun 13, 2015
↑
Zwolle (NED)
2015
Marathon
2:26:31-May 3, 2015
↓
Praha (CZE)
2014
Semi
1:12:40-Jun 21, 2014
↑
Olomouc (CZE)
2014
25Kilometr
1:24:37-May 4, 2014-Berlin (GER)
2014
Marathon
2:26:03-Feb 23, 2014
↓
Tokyo Marathon
2013
15Kilometr
51:04-Dec 1, 2013-Heerenberg (NED)
2013
Semi
1:17:30-Aug 16, 2013
↑
Kisii (KEN)
2013
Marathon
2:28:36-Oct 13, 2013
↓
Köln (GER)
2011
Marathon
2:33:42-Feb 20, 2011
↓
Hong Kong (HKG)
2010
10Kilometr
36:33-Feb 6, 2010
↓
Edinburg, TX (USA)
2010
Semi
1:16:14-Feb 21, 2010
↑
Guadalajara (MEX)
2010
Marathon
2:38:52-Jan 17, 2010
↓
Culiacán (MEX)
2009
10Kilometr
36:02-May 24, 2009
↓
Monterrey (MEX)
2009
Semi
1:19:37-Apr 26, 2009
↑
Monterrey (MEX)
2009
Marathon
2:37:08-Dec 6, 2009
↓
Mazatlán (MEX)
2008
Semi
1:21:45-Aug 24, 2008
↑
Singapore (SGP)
2002
800m
2:13.15-Apr 13, 2002-Starkville, MS (USA)
2002
1500m
4:31.09-May 17, 2002
↑
Atlanta, GA (USA)
2002
Mile
5:12.47-Feb 15, 2002-Baton Rouge, LA (USA) (i)
2002
mile-short-track
5:12.47-Feb 15, 2002-Baton Rouge, LA (USA) (i)
2001
1500m
4:31.92-Mar 17, 2001
↑
Tucson, AZ (USA)
2000
1500m
4:34.04-Mar 24, 2000
↑
Tempe, AZ (USA)

2024

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:43:30-Dec 1Torino City Marathon, Torino
Marathon
2:36:03-Apr 21Marathon International De Rabat

2023

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:46:22-Nov 5Istanbul Marathon
Marathon
2:30:11-Apr 23Zürich Marathon

2022

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:41:52-Nov 6XXXVIII Maratón Internacional Guadalajara Megacable 2022, Guadalajara

2021

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:40:43-Nov 7N Kolay Istanbul Marathon
Marathon
2:36:18-Jun 6Eldoret City Marathon, Eldoret

2019

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:37:44-Nov 3CFLD Beijing Marathon
Marathon
2:32:48-Sep 15Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
Marathon
2:41:17-Apr 7International Marathon, Daegu

2018

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:32:20-Oct 28Frankfurt Marathon, Frankfurt
Marathon
2:28:01-Apr 1Daegu Marathon

2017

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:39:32-Dec 10Honolulu Marathon, Honolulu, HI
Marathon
2:34:06-Oct 1Košice Peace Marathon, Košice
Marathon
2:36:45-Jun 11Lanzhou Marathon, Lanzhou
Semi
1:16:05-Apr 23Yangzhou Half Marathon, Yangzhou
Marathon
2:29:04-Mar 19Seoul Marathon, Seoul

2016

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:29:35-Sep 25Berlin Marathon
Semi
1:14:57-Jun 4České Budějovice Half Marathon, České Budějovice
Marathon
2:27:23-Mar 20Seoul Marathon, Seoul

2015

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:29:21-Nov 15Valencia Marathon, Valencia
Semi
1:17:02-Sep 17Brazzaville All-Africa Games, Brazzaville
Semi
1:13:20-Jun 21Hamburg Half Marathon, Hamburg
Semi
1:11:10-Jun 13Zwolle Half Marathon, Zwolle
Marathon
2:26:31-May 3Praha Marathon, Praha
Semi
1:12:43-Mar 28Praha Half Marathon, Praha

2014

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:29:16-Oct 26Ljubljana Marathon, Ljubljana
Semi
1:12:40-Jun 21Olomouc Half Marathon, Olomouc
25Kilometr
1:24:37-May 4Berlin BIG 25, Berlin
Marathon
2:26:03-Feb 23Tokyo Marathon

2013

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
15Kilometr
51:04-Dec 1Heerenberg Montferland Run, Heerenberg
Marathon
2:28:36-Oct 13Köln Marathon, Köln
Semi
1:17:30-Aug 16Kisii Half Marathon, Kisii

2011

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:33:42-Feb 20Hong Kong Standard Chartered Marathon, Hong Kong

2010

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:45:00-Dec 5Panama City Marathon, Panama City
Semi
1:18:38-Oct 17Chihuahua Oxxo 21K, Chihuahua
Marathon
2:43:07-Sep 12Ciudad de México Marathon, Ciudad de México
Semi
1:18:49-Sep 5Zapopan Medio Maraton Atlas, Zapopán
Semi
1:18:35-Jun 27Tlaquepaque 21K, Tlaquepaque
Semi
1:16:14-Feb 21Guadalajara Half Marathon, Guadalajara
10Kilometr
36:33-Feb 6Edinburg All-America City 10-K, Edinburg, TX
Marathon
2:38:52-Jan 17Culiacán Marathon, Culiacán

2009

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:37:08-Dec 6Mazatlán Marathon, Mazatlán
10Kilometr
36:33-Jul 30Monterrey 10km, Monterrey
10Kilometr
36:02-May 24Monterrey 10K, Monterrey
Semi
1:19:37-Apr 26Monterrey 21K, Monterrey

2008

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:21:45-Aug 24Singapore Bay Run, Singapore

2002

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:31.09-May 17Atlanta Georgia Tech Invitational, Atlanta, GA
1500m
4:36.84-May 11Louisville Conference Championships, Louisville, KY
1500m
4:40.37-May 10Louisville Conference Championships, Louisville, KY
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Honours

6

Berlin Marathon

Marathon

2016
6

Brazzaville All-Africa Games

Half Marathon

2015
5

Tokyo Marathon

Marathon

2014
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Janet Jelagat Rono's Marathon personal best?

Janet Jelagat Rono's Marathon personal best is 2:26:03, set on Feb 23, 2014 in Tokyo (JPN), #640 on the all-time list.

Which events does Janet Jelagat Rono compete in?

Janet Jelagat Rono competes in the Marathon and 25 Kilometres Road.

How did Janet Jelagat Rono perform in 2024?

2024 season best: 2:43:30, set on Dec 1, 2024 in Rabat (MAR). Last competition: Torino City Marathon, Torino on Dec 1, 2024, 2:43:30.