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Nelly Cheptoo

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Birth dateJan 1, 1984
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Nelly Cheptoo is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on January 1, 1984. She competes primarily in the 5000m, Marathon and 25Kilometr.

Her personal bests include 16:33.95 in the 5000m, 2:54:38 in the Marathon and 1:47:53 in the 25Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
5000 m
16:33.95
Marathon
2:54:38
2022 season best
16:33.95
Mar 5, 2022 · Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2022 season best
Age
42 years old

As of Oct 4, 2026: 5000 m 16:33.95, Marathon 2:54:38, 2022 season best 16:33.95 (Mar 5, 2022, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)) · 42 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2022
5000m
16:33.95-Mar 5, 2022-Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2022
CrossCount
37:08-Feb 12, 2022-Agnes Tirop Cross Country Classic, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
2010
Marathon
3:10:36-Apr 18, 2010
↓
Beograd (SRB)
2009
Marathon
2:54:38-May 17, 2009
↓
Mombasa (KEN)
2007
25Kilometr
1:47:53-Jan 19, 2007-Nairobi (KEN)
2007
Marathon
2:58:07-Mar 2, 2007
↓
Kilimanjaro (TAN)

2022

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:33.95-Mar 53rd Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
CrossCount
37:08-Feb 12Agnes Tirop Cross Country Classic, Eldoret - XC 10.0km

2010

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
3:10:36-Apr 18Beograd Marathon, Beograd

2009

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:54:38-May 17Mombasa International Marathon, Mombasa

2007

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
3:07:25-May 27Mombasa International Marathon, Mombasa
Marathon
2:58:07-Mar 2Kilimanjaro Marathon, Kilimanjaro
25Kilometr
1:47:53-Jan 19Nairobi Kenyan Armed Forces, Nairobi

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Nelly Cheptoo's 5000 m personal best?

Nelly Cheptoo's 5000 m personal best is 16:33.95, set on Mar 5, 2022 in Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN).

Which events does Nelly Cheptoo compete in?

Nelly Cheptoo competes in the 5000 m and Marathon.

How did Nelly Cheptoo perform in 2022?

2022 season best: 16:33.95, set on Mar 5, 2022 in Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN).