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Nowel Cheruto

UGAUGAWomen
Birth dateApr 29, 2006
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Nowel Cheruto is a Uganda middle-distance runner, born on April 29, 2006. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:24.62 in the 1500m, 9:30.5h in the 3000m and 16:11.21 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Uganda.

Key facts
5000 m
16:11.21
1500 m
4:24.62
2026 season best
16:40.86
Apr 25, 2026
2026 season best
Last competition
4th National Trials
Apr 25, 2026 · 16:40.86
4th National Trials
Age
20 years old

As of Sep 30, 2026: 5000 m 16:11.21, 1500 m 4:24.62, 2026 season best 16:40.86 (Apr 25, 2026) · Last competition: 4th National Trials, Apr 25, 2026, 16:40.86 · 20 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
5000m
16:40.86-Apr 25, 2026
↑
4th National Trials
2025
1500m
4:24.62-May 31, 2025
↑
Kip Keino Classic, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi
2025
3000m
9:54.76-Mar 15, 2025
↓
2nd National Trials
2025
5000m
16:11.21-Jul 24, 2025
↑
Ugandan Championships
2025
U20Mountai
41:09-Sep 28, 2025-World Mountain & Trail Running Championships, Canfranc-Pirineos
2024
3000m
9:30.5h-Jun 27, 2024
↓
Ugandan Championships
2024
1500m
4:28.25-Apr 20, 2024
↑
Kip Keino Classic, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
2024
CrossCount
20:04-Mar 30, 2024-45th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Park of Friendship, Beograd
2023
5000m
16:56.33-Jul 1, 2023
↑
Ugandan Championships, Nelson Mandela Stadium, Namboole
2022
5000m
17:12.27-Jun 25, 2022
↑
Ugandan Championships

2026

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:40.86-Apr 254th National Trials

2024

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:30.5HT-Jun 27Ugandan Championships
3000m
9:30.5HT-Jun 27Ugandan Championships
1500m
4:28.25-Apr 20Kip Keino Classic, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
CrossCount
20:04-Mar 3045th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Park of Friendship, Beograd

2023

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:56.33-Jul 1Ugandan Championships, Nelson Mandela Stadium, Namboole

2022

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
17:12.27-Jun 25Ugandan Championships
5000m
17:12.27-Jun 24Ugandan Championships

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Nowel Cheruto's 5000 m personal best?

Nowel Cheruto's 5000 m personal best is 16:11.21, set on Jul 24, 2025 in Mandela National Stadium, Kampala (UGA).

Which events does Nowel Cheruto compete in?

Nowel Cheruto competes in the 5000 m and 1500 m.

How did Nowel Cheruto perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 16:40.86, set on Apr 25, 2026. Last competition: 4th National Trials on Apr 25, 2026, 16:40.86.