Rose Cheruiyot
- Born
- Jul 21, 1976 (50 years old)
- Events
- 5000 m · 3000 m
Rose Jelagat Cheruiyot (born 21 July 1976) is a runner from Kenya. She competed in the 5000 metres at the 1996 Summer Olympics and the 2000 Summer Olympics.
She is married to Ismael Kirui. The couple completed an unusual double, when they both won their senior races at the Belfast International Cross Country in 1995.
Cheruiyot broke the 5000 metres Kenyan record in 1996, timing 14:46.41. The record was beaten in September 2000 by Leah Malot, the new record was 14:39.83.
Personal best · 5000 m14:46.41
2009 season best15:39May 30, 2009 · Albany, NY
Personal best · 3000 m8:39.34
As of Nov 6, 2026: 5000 m 14:46.41 (#177 all-time), 3000 m 8:39.34 (#241 all-time), 2009 season best 15:39 (May 30, 2009, Albany, NY (USA)) · 50 years old
Personal bests
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Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5Kilometre | 15:39 | – | May 30, 2009 | Albany, NY (USA) |
| 2009 | Semi | 1:10:28 | – | Sep 20, 2009 | South Shields (GBR) |
| 2009 | Marathon | 2:32:05 | – | Oct 25, 2009 | Frankfurt (GER) |
| 2008 | 5Kilometre | 15:21 | – | Apr 6, 2008 | Carlsbad, CA (USA) |
| 2008 | 10Kilometr | 32:08 | – | May 18, 2008 | Manchester (GBR) |
| 2008 | Semi | 1:12:28 | – | Jul 28, 2008 | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2008 | Marathon | 2:25:48 | – | Jan 18, 2008 | Dubai (UAE) |
| 2007 | 5Kilometre | 15:53 | – | Nov 22, 2007 | San José, CA (USA) |