Janet Jepkoech Chepkemoi

KENWomen

Birth dateNov 29, 2006

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Janet Jepkoech Chepkemoi is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on November 29, 2006. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 2:07.70 in the 800m, 4:07.59 in the 1500m, 8:39.24 in the 3000m, 14:44.03 in the 5000m and 3:36.70 in the 4x400m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts

5000 m

14:44.03

#354 all-time

5 Kilometres Road

15:02

2026 season best

14:44.03

Apr 11, 2026 · Egao Kenko Stadium, Kumamoto (JPN)

2026 season best

Last competition

Bangsaen10, Chon Buri

Sep 13, 2026 · 31:43

Bangsaen10, Chon Buri

Age

19 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: 5000 m 14:44.03 (#354 all-time), 5 Kilometres Road 15:02, 2026 season best 14:44.03 (Apr 11, 2026, Egao Kenko Stadium, Kumamoto (JPN)) · Last competition: Bangsaen10, Chon Buri, Sep 13, 2026, 31:43 · 19 years old

Personal bests

2:07.70

4:07.59

8:39.24

14:44.03

4x400m

3:36.70

5Kilometre

15:02

4x400Metre

3:36.70

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	3000m	8:38.44	-	Jul 11, 2026	↑	HOKUREN Distance Challenge in KITAMI
2026	5000m	14:44.03	-	Apr 11, 2026	↑	34rd Kanakuri Memorial Middle and Long Distance Invitational Meet
2026	10Kilometr	31:43	-	Sep 13, 2026	-	Bangsaen10, Chon Buri
2026	CrossCount	34:52	-	Feb 14, 2026	↑	Sirikwa Classic Continental Tour Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
2025	1500m	4:08.53	-	Jul 26, 2025	↑	2025 All Japan High School sports Track and Field Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Hiroshima
2025	3000m	8:48.23	-	Jul 28, 2025	↑	2025 All Japan High School sports Track and Field Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Hiroshima
2025	5000m	15:00.92	-	Apr 12, 2025	↑	33rd Kanakuri Memorial Middle and Long Distance Invitational Meet, Egao Kenko Stadium, Kumamoto
2025	5Kilometre	15:02	-	May 3, 2025	-	Tokyo : Speed : Race
2025	CrossCount	35:29	-	Feb 22, 2025	↑	Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour – Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
2024	1500m	4:07.59	-	Jul 29, 2024	↑	2024 Inter-High School Championships
2024	3000m	8:46.62	-	Aug 1, 2024	↑	2024 Inter-High School Championships
2024	5000m	15:13.37	-	Jun 28, 2024	↑	70th Okayama Prefectural Athletics Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Okayama
2023	800m	2:07.70	-	Aug 9, 2023	-	Commonwealth Youth Games
2023	4x400Metre	3:36.70	-	Aug 9, 2023	-	Commonwealth Youth Games
2023	4x400m	3:36.70	-	Aug 9, 2023	-	Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port-of-Spain (TTO)
2023	1500m	4:14.24	-	Aug 8, 2023	↑	Commonwealth Youth Games
2022	1500m	4:23.00	-	Feb 4, 2022	↑	Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2021	1500m	4:35.80	-	Jul 2, 2021	↑	Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	31:43	-	Sep 13	Bangsaen10, Chon Buri
3000m	8:38.44	-	Jul 11	HOKUREN Distance Challenge in KITAMI
5000m	14:52.74	-	Jul 8	HOKUREN Distance Challenge in ABASHIRI
3000m	8:39.24	-	May 17	SEIKO Golden Grand Prix
5000m	14:59.31	-	Apr 29	60th Oda Mikio Memorial
5000m	14:44.03	-	Apr 11	34rd Kanakuri Memorial Middle and Long Distance Invitational Meet
CrossCount	34:52	-	Feb 14	Sirikwa Classic Continental Tour Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	8:48.23	-	Jul 28	2025 All Japan High School sports Track and Field Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Hiroshima
1500m	4:08.53	-	Jul 26	2025 All Japan High School sports Track and Field Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Hiroshima
3000m	8:48.23	-	Jul 26	2025 All Japan High School sports Track and Field Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Hiroshima
3000m	8:55.67	-	Jul 12	HOKUREN Distance Challenge 2025 in Chitose, Aoba Park Athletic Field, Chitose
3000m	9:00.57	-	Jun 21	The 78th Chugoku High School Track and Field Championships, Edion Stadium, Hiroshima
1500m	4:12.27	-	Jun 20	The 78th Chugoku High School Track and Field Championships, Edion Stadium, Hiroshima
3000m	9:00.57	-	Jun 20	The 78th Chugoku High School Track and Field Championships, Edion Stadium, Hiroshima
1500m	4:32.98	-	Jun 20	The 78th Chugoku High School Track and Field Championships, Edion Stadium, Hiroshima
5Kilometre	15:02	-	May 3	Tokyo : Speed : Race
5000m	15:00.92	-	Apr 12	33rd Kanakuri Memorial Middle and Long Distance Invitational Meet, Egao Kenko Stadium, Kumamoto
CrossCount	35:29	-	Feb 22	Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour – Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000m	8:46.62	-	Aug 1	2024 Inter-High School Championships
3000m	9:14.51	-	Jul 31	2024 Inter-High School Championships
1500m	4:07.59	-	Jul 29	2024 Inter-High School Championships
1500m	4:13.27	-	Jul 29	2024 Inter-High School Championships
3000m	8:46.62	-	Jul 29	2024 Inter-High School Championships
3000m	9:14.51	-	Jul 29	2024 Inter-High School Championships
1500m	4:13.27	-	Jul 28	2024 Inter-High School Championships
5000m	15:13.37	-	Jun 29	70th Okayama Prefectural Athletics Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Okayama
5000m	15:13.37	-	Jun 28	70th Okayama Prefectural Athletics Championships, Prefectural Stadium, Okayama
3000m	8:58.70	-	Jun 15	77th Chugoku District High School Championships, Athletic Stadium, Tottori
3000m	8:58.70	-	Jun 14	77th Chugoku District High School Championships, Athletic Stadium, Tottori
1500m	4:26.72	-	Jun 14	77th Chugoku District High School Championships, Athletic Stadium, Tottori
1500m	4:15.78	-	Jun 14	77th Chugoku District High School Championships, Athletic Stadium, Tottori
3000m	9:12.92	-	May 31	77th National High school Athletics Championships Okayama Prefecture Qualification, Prefectural Stadium, Okayama
1500m	4:11.22	-	May 30	77th National High school Athletics Championships Okayama Prefecture Qualification, Prefectural Stadium, Okayama
1500m	4:36.78	-	May 30	77th National High school Athletics Championships Okayama Prefecture Qualification, Prefectural Stadium, Okayama

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	2:07.86	-	Aug 10	Commonwealth Youth Games
800m	2:07.70	-	Aug 9	Commonwealth Youth Games
1500m	4:14.24	-	Aug 8	Commonwealth Youth Games
1500m	4:19.24	-	Aug 7	Commonwealth Youth Games
1500m	4:14.24	-	Aug 7	Commonwealth Youth Games
800m	2:07.70	-	Aug 7	Commonwealth Youth Games
800m	2:07.86	-	Aug 7	Commonwealth Youth Games
800m	2:10.98	-	Jun 23	Kenyan Championships
800m	2:14.53	-	Jun 23	Kenyan Championships
800m	2:10.98	-	Jun 22	Kenyan Championships
800m	2:08.16	-	May 3	African U18 Championships
800m	2:07.74	-	May 2	African U18 Championships
800m	2:08.16	-	May 1	African U18 Championships
1500m	4:27.0HT	-	May 1	African U18 Championships
800m	2:07.74	-	May 1	African U18 Championships
1500m	4:27.0HT	-	Apr 29	African U18 Championships

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Janet Jepkoech Chepkemoi's 5000 m personal best?

Janet Jepkoech Chepkemoi's 5000 m personal best is 14:44.03, set on Apr 11, 2026 in Egao Kenko Stadium, Kumamoto (JPN), #354 on the all-time list.

Which events does Janet Jepkoech Chepkemoi compete in?

Janet Jepkoech Chepkemoi competes in the 5000 m and 5 Kilometres Road.

How did Janet Jepkoech Chepkemoi perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 14:44.03, set on Apr 11, 2026 in Egao Kenko Stadium, Kumamoto (JPN). Last competition: Bangsaen10, Chon Buri on Sep 13, 2026, 31:43.

Janet Jepkoech Chepkemoi

Personal bests

Performance Charts

Season bests

2026

2025

2024

2023

Honours

No medals

Frequently asked questions