Joan Cherono

Joan Cherono

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Jun 20, 1991 (35 years old)
Events
400 m · 800 m

Joan Cherono is a Kenya sprinter, born on June 20, 1991. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

Her personal bests include 11.8h in the 100m, 24.08 in the 200m, 52.85 in the 400m, 2:07.7h in the 800m and 45.44 in the 4x100m. She has earned 1 gold and 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 400 m52.85
2025 season best55.8hNov 22, 2025 · Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi
National record1:38.264x200 Metres Relay Short Track
National record
Personal best · 800 m2:07.7h

As of Nov 7, 2026: 400 m 52.85, 800 m 2:07.7h, 2025 season best 55.8h (Nov 22, 2025, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: 4th Betika Bingwa Fest Track and Field - Nairobi, Nov 22, 2025, 3:49.4h · National record (4x200 Metres Relay Short Track) · 35 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
100mMumias 2019Kenya 100 m all-time list11.8h1,032 pts–
200mNairobi 2018Kenya 200 m all-time list24.081,028 pts–
400mNairobi 2019Kenya 400 m all-time list52.851,094 pts–
800mNairobi 2020Kenya 800 m all-time list2:07.7h1,029 pts–
4x100mRabat 2019Kenya 4 × 100 m all-time list45.44–
4x400mDouala 2024Kenya 4 × 400 m all-time list3:32.65–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20254x100m 48.2h–Nov 22, 20254th Betika Bingwa Fest Track and Field - Nairobi
2025400m 55.8h–Nov 22, 20254th Betika Bingwa Fest Track and Field - Nairobi
20254x400m 3:41.42–Apr 12, 2025Sprints Build-up & Trials for World Athletics Relays Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
2024200m 24.92-1.9May 21, 2024Kenyan Championships
2024400m 53.55–Jun 15, 2024National Trials for the XXXIII Olympics Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
20244x400Metre 3:20.68–Jun 15, 2024National Trials for the XXXIII Olympics Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
20244x400m 3:32.65–Jun 26, 2024African Athletics Championships
2023200m 25.32-1.4Jun 22, 2023Kenyan Championships
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Joan Cherono's 400 m personal best is 52.85, set on Jul 13, 2019 in Nairobi (KEN).

Joan Cherono competes in the 400 m and 800 m.

2025 season best: 55.8h, set on Nov 22, 2025 in Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN). Last competition: 4th Betika Bingwa Fest Track and Field - Nairobi on Nov 22, 2025, 3:49.4h.