Photo: Erik van Leeuwen—GFDL
Lawrence Cherono
- Born
- Aug 7, 1988 (38 years old)
- Birthplace
- Eldoret, Kenya
- Events
- Marathon
Lawrence Cherono is a Kenyan long-distance runner.
He is currently the 8th fastest marathon performer of all time with his 2:03:04 clocking at the 2020 Valencia Marathon.
Cherono is a past winner of both the Boston and Chicago marathons. In 2024, Cherono received a seven year competition ban backdated to 2022 following an admission of breaching anti-doping rules.
Personal best · Marathon2:03:04
2022 season best2:07:21Apr 18, 2022 · Boston, MA
Last competitionB.A.A. Boston Marathon, Boston, MAApr 18, 2022 · 2:07:21
As of Oct 28, 2026: Marathon 2:03:04 (#16 all-time), 2022 season best 2:07:21 (Apr 18, 2022, Boston, MA (USA)) · Last competition: B.A.A. Boston Marathon, Boston, MA, Apr 18, 2022, 2:07:21 · 38 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Marathon | 2:07:21 | – | Apr 18, 2022 | B.A.A. Boston Marathon, Boston, MA |
| 2021 | Marathon | 2:10:02 | – | Aug 8, 2021 | The XXXII Olympic Games |
| 2020 | Marathon | 2:03:04 | – | Dec 6, 2020 | Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso EDP |
| 2019 | Semi | 1:00:46 | – | Jun 2, 2019 | Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon |
| 2019 | Marathon | 2:07:57 | – | Apr 15, 2019 | B.A.A. Boston Marathon, Boston, MA |
| 2018 | Semi | 1:01:58 | – | Aug 26, 2018 | Buenos Aires Half Marathon |
| 2018 | Marathon | 2:09:25 | – | Apr 22, 2018 | London Marathon, London |
| 2017 | Marathon | 2:05:09 | – | Oct 15, 2017 | Amsterdam Marathon |