Mercyline Cherono

Mercyline Cherono

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Jan 4, 1992 (34 years old)
Events
10 Kilometres Road · 5 Kilometres Road

Mercyline Cherono is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on January 4, 1992. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:15.26 in the 1500m, 9:21.02 in the 3000m, 16:03.90 in the 5000m, 1:13:31 in the Semi and 2:40:33 in the Marathon. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road30:48
2026 season best1:17:06Mar 29, 2026 · Nuaille
2026 season best
Personal best · 5 Kilometres Road15:15
Last competitionSemi-Marathon du Massif Forestier de NuailléMar 29, 2026 · 1:17:06
Semi-Marathon du Massif Forestier de Nuaillé

As of Nov 13, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 30:48, 5 Kilometres Road 15:15, 2026 season best 1:17:06 (Mar 29, 2026, Nuaille (FRA)) · Last competition: Semi-Marathon du Massif Forestier de Nuaillé, Mar 29, 2026, 1:17:06 · 34 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mNairobi 2019Kenya 1500 m all-time list4:15.261,086 pts–
3000mDecines 2018Kenya 3000 m all-time list9:21.021,037 pts–
5000mNairobi 2022Kenya 5000 m all-time list16:03.901,043 pts–
SemiMuscat 2022Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:13:311,059 pts–
MarathonKraków 2018Kenya Marathon all-time list2:40:331,021 pts–
3000mStNairobi 2013Kenya 3000 m steeplechase all-time list10:33.0h1,018 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Semi 1:17:06–Mar 29, 2026Semi-Marathon du Massif Forestier de Nuaillé
2025RoadRace 25:58–Dec 7, 2025Course de l'Escalade
202510Kilometr 37:12–Nov 2, 2025Balexert 20km de Genève
2025Marathon 2:48:19–Oct 26, 2025Lausanne Marathon
202310Kilometr 30:50–Mar 19, 2023Semi Marathon de Lille, Lille
2023CrossCount 38:01–Feb 4, 2023Sirikwa Cross Country Classic, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
20225000m 16:03.90–Apr 28, 2022Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
202210Kilometr 30:48–Feb 27, 2022Castellón (ESP)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Mercyline Cherono's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 30:48, set on Feb 27, 2022 in Castellón (ESP).

Mercyline Cherono competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and 5 Kilometres Road.

2026 season best: 1:17:06, set on Mar 29, 2026 in Nuaille (FRA). Last competition: Semi-Marathon du Massif Forestier de Nuaillé on Mar 29, 2026, 1:17:06.