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Josephine Chepkoech

Josephine Chepkoech

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Birth dateApr 21, 1989
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Josephine Chepkoech is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on April 21, 1989. She competes primarily in the 1500m, Semi and Marathon.

Her personal bests include 4:43.93 in the 1500m, 1:08:53 in the Semi, 2:24:14 in the Marathon, 51:01 in the 15Kilometr and 32:00 in the 10Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
Marathon
2:24:14
#408 all-time
Half Marathon
1:08:53
#460 all-time
2024 season best
2:22:38
Feb 18, 2024
2024 season best
Last competition
Zurich Maratón de Sevilla
Feb 18, 2024 · DQ
Zurich Maratón de Sevilla
Age
37 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: Marathon 2:24:14 (#408 all-time), Half Marathon 1:08:53 (#460 all-time), 2024 season best 2:22:38 (Feb 18, 2024) · Last competition: Zurich Maratón de Sevilla, Feb 18, 2024, DQ · 37 years old

PB

Personal bests

4:43.93
1:08:53
#460 all-time
2:24:14
#408 all-time
15Kilometr
51:01
10Kilometr
32:00
10MilesRoa
53:17
20Kilometr
1:10:03

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2024
Marathon
2:22:38-Feb 18, 2024
↑
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2023
Marathon
2:35:06-Oct 29, 2023
↑
Chengdu Marathon
2020
Marathon
2:24:14-Feb 23, 2020
↑
Zurich Maratón de Sevilla
2019
Marathon
2:25:20-Mar 10, 2019
↑
Zurich Marató Barcelona
2018
Marathon
2:33:11-Oct 28, 2018
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
2017
Semi
1:09:47-Nov 19, 2017
↑
Boulogne-Billancourt (FRA)
2017
20Kilometr
1:14:02-Dec 2, 2017
↓
-
2014
Semi
1:09:20-Mar 16, 2014
↑
Lisboa (POR)
2013
10Kilometr
32:00-Sep 7, 2013-Praha (CZE)
2013
Semi
1:08:53-Feb 17, 2013
↑
Barcelona (ESP)
2013
20Kilometr
1:10:03-Oct 27, 2013
↓
Cassis (FRA)
2012
15Kilometr
51:01-Sep 30, 2012-Velp (NED)
2012
10MilesRoa
53:17-Sep 23, 2012-Amsterdam (NED)
2012
Semi
1:10:42-Oct 7, 2012
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Breda (NED)
1998
1500m
4:43.93-Mar 28, 1998-Arlington, TX (USA)

2024

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
DQ-Feb 18Zurich Maratón de Sevilla
Marathon
2:22:38-Feb 18-

2023

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:35:06-Oct 29Chengdu Marathon

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:24:14-Feb 23Zurich Maratón de Sevilla

2019

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:26:43-Sep 15Blackmores Sydney Marathon, Sydney
Marathon
2:29:11-May 12Harmony Geneva Marathon for Unicef, Genève
Marathon
2:25:20-Mar 10Zurich Marató Barcelona

2018

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:33:11-Oct 28Nairobi Standard Chartered Marathon, Nairobi

2017

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20Kilometr
1:14:02-Dec 220 km, Kapenguaria
Semi
1:09:47-Nov 19Boulogne-Billancourt Semi Marathon, Boulogne-Billancourt
Semi
1:12:59-Oct 21Laikipia Half Marathon, Laikipia
Semi
1:15:00-Aug 14Brazzaville Half Marathon, Brazzaville

2014

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:09:20-Mar 16Lisboa Meia Maratona de Lisboa, Lisboa

2013

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
32:29-Dec 31Roma We Run Rome, Roma
20Kilometr
1:10:03-Oct 27Marseilles-Cassis International 20 km, Cassis
Semi
1:09:08-Sep 15Ústi nad Labem Half Marathon, Ústí nad Labem
10Kilometr
32:00-Sep 7Praha 10 km, Praha
Semi
1:11:04-Mar 24Azkoitia-Azpeitia Half Marathon, Azpeitia
Semi
1:08:53-Feb 17Barcelona Half Marathon, Barcelona

2012

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:10:42-Oct 7Breda Singelloop, Breda
15Kilometr
51:01-Sep 30Velp Posbankloop, Velp
10MilesRoa
53:17-Sep 23Dam tot Damloop, Amsterdam
Semi
1:11:07-Sep 16Krems Wachau Half Marathon, Krems
Semi
1:11:21-May 12Göteborg Half Marathon, Göteborg
Semi
1:11:20-Mar 11Den Haag City-Pier-City Half Marathon, Den Haag

1998

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:43.93-Mar 28Arlington UTA Star-Telegram, Arlington, TX

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Josephine Chepkoech's Marathon personal best?

Josephine Chepkoech's Marathon personal best is 2:24:14, set on Feb 23, 2020 in Sevilla (ESP), #408 on the all-time list.

Which events does Josephine Chepkoech compete in?

Josephine Chepkoech competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Josephine Chepkoech perform in 2024?

2024 season best: 2:22:38, set on Feb 18, 2024. Last competition: Zurich Maratón de Sevilla on Feb 18, 2024, DQ.