Sam Cherop
- Born
- Jan 19, 1997 (29 years old)
- Events
- 10 000 m · 5000 m
Sam Cherop is a Uganda middle-distance runner, born on January 19, 1997. He competes primarily in the 800m, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 1:59.97 in the 800m, 8:01.45 in the 3000m, 13:45.42 in the 5000m, 27:39.45 in the 10000m and 29:33 in the 10Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Uganda.
Personal best · 10 000 m27:39.45
2025 season best31:04.30Jul 24, 2025 · Mandela National Stadium, Kampala
Personal best · 5000 m13:45.42
Last competitionUgandan ChampionshipsJul 24, 2025 · 31:04.30
As of Oct 29, 2026: 10 000 m 27:39.45 (#540 all-time), 5000 m 13:45.42, 2025 season best 31:04.30 (Jul 24, 2025, Mandela National Stadium, Kampala (UGA)) · Last competition: Ugandan Championships, Jul 24, 2025, 31:04.30 · 29 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10000m | 31:04.30 | – | Jul 24, 2025 | Ugandan Championships |
| 2018 | 5000m | 14:08.24 | – | Mar 30, 2018 | Djibouti International Meeting |
| 2018 | 10000m | 28:43.06 | – | Jun 2, 2018 | Maia (POR) |
| 2018 | 10Kilometr | 29:33 | – | Jun 10, 2018 | Almere (NED) |
| 2018 | 10MilesRoa | 47:57 | – | Sep 2, 2018 | Tilburg 10 Miles, Tilburg |
| 2017 | 800m | 1:59.97 | – | Jul 20, 2017 | Ugandan Championships |
| 2017 | 3000m | 8:01.45 | – | Jun 24, 2017 | Nivelles (BEL) |
| 2017 | 10000m | 27:39.45 | – | Jun 17, 2017 | Leiden (NED) |