Magdaline Cherono

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Jan 17, 2004 (22 years old)
Events
Cross Country Short Race

Magdaline Cherono is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on January 17, 2004. She competes primarily in the 5000m and 10000m.

Her personal bests include 16:17.2h in the 5000m and 36:03.92 in the 10000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

2026 season best16:36.83Jun 10, 2026 · Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi
Last competitionKenya Defence Forces Track and Field ChampionshipsJun 10, 2026 · 16:36.83

As of Nov 15, 2026: 2026 season best 16:36.83 (Jun 10, 2026, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: Kenya Defence Forces Track and Field Championships, Jun 10, 2026, 16:36.83 · 22 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
5000mNairobi 2021Kenya 5000 m all-time list16:17.2h1,019 pts–
10000mNairobi 2023Kenya 10 000 m all-time list36:03.92934 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m 16:36.83–Jun 10, 2026Kenya Defence Forces Track and Field Championships
2025CrossCount 39:59–Dec 6, 2025Chepsaita Cross County Tour Gold, Chepsaita, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
20245000m 16:24.13–Jan 6, 20242nd AK Track & Field Weekend Meeting/AK Relay Series
202310000m 36:03.92–May 26, 2023Kenya Defence Forces Championships
20215000m 16:17.2h–Jul 3, 2021Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
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Magdaline Cherono competes in the Cross Country Short Race.

2026 season best: 16:36.83, set on Jun 10, 2026 in Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN). Last competition: Kenya Defence Forces Track and Field Championships on Jun 10, 2026, 16:36.83.