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Rita Jeptoo Sitienei
KenyaActive- Born
- Feb 15, 1981 (45 years old)
- Birthplace
- Eldoret, Kenya
- Events
- Marathon · Half Marathon
Rita Jeptoo (born 15 February 1981) is a Kenyan marathon runner. Along with winning the Boston Marathon on two occasions, she has also won marathons in Chicago, Stockholm, and Milan. Jeptoo. Jeptoo was the bronze medalist at the 2006 IAAF World Road Running Championships representing Kenya. In 2014, Jeptoo received a two-year competition doping ban, which was later increased to four years, after testing positive for EPO in an out-of-competition test on 25 September 2014.
Personal best · Marathon2:19:57
2025 season best1:18:27Dec 6, 2025 · Abuja
Personal best · Half Marathon1:06:27
Last competitionAbuja Premium Trust Half MarathonDec 6, 2025 · 1:18:27
As of Nov 7, 2026: Marathon 2:19:57 (#95 all-time), Half Marathon 1:06:27 (#92 all-time), 2025 season best 1:18:27 (Dec 6, 2025, Abuja (NGR)) · Last competition: Abuja Premium Trust Half Marathon, Dec 6, 2025, 1:18:27 · 45 years old
Personal bests
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Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Semi | 1:18:27 | – | Dec 6, 2025 | Abuja Premium Trust Half Marathon |
| 2024 | Semi | 1:14:37 | – | Mar 17, 2024 | Semi-Marathon du Grand Nancy |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:27:13 | – | Jul 2, 2023 | – |
| 2022 | Marathon | 2:39:15 | – | May 29, 2022 | Kigali International Peace Marathon |
| 2014 | Semi | 1:08:49 | – | Feb 14, 2014 | Ras Al Khaimah (UAE) |
| 2014 | Marathon | 2:18:57 | – | Apr 21, 2014 | – |
| 2013 | 10Kilometr | 32:00 | – | Dec 31, 2013 | Madrid (ESP) |
| 2013 | Semi | 1:06:27 | – | Feb 15, 2013 | Ras Al Khaimah (UAE) |