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Sam Cherop

Sam Cherop

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Birth dateJan 19, 1997
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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.

Key facts
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)
2025 season best
Last competition
Ugandan Championships
Jul 24, 2025 · 31:04.30
Ugandan Championships
Age
29 years old

As of Sep 13, 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

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
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)
2017
Semi
1:09:55-Nov 19, 2017--
2016
5000m
13:45.42-Jul 7, 2016
↑
Ugndan Ch., Kampala
2016
10Kilometr
29:55-Aug 28, 2016
↑
Hem (NED)
2016
10MilesRoa
47:51-Sep 4, 2016
↓
Tilburg (NED)
2015
5000m
14:24.21-Jul 17, 2015
↑
Kampala (UGA)

2025

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
31:04.30-Jul 24Ugandan Championships

2018

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
47:57-Sep 2Tilburg 10 Miles, Tilburg
10Kilometr
29:33-Jun 10Citylauf, Almere
10000m
28:43.06-Jun 2Maia Gold Gala Fernanda Ribeiro, Maia
5000m
14:08.24-Mar 30Djibouti International Meeting
10000m
28:53.1HT-Feb 24Kampala UAF Trials, Kampala

2017

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:09:55-Nov 19Kampala Half Marathon, Kampala
800m
1:59.97-Jul 20Ugandan Championships
3000m
8:01.45-Jun 24Nivelles Meeting International EAP, Nivelles
10000m
27:39.45-Jun 17Leiden Gouden Spike, Leiden

2016

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10MilesRoa
47:51-Sep 4Tilburg 10 Miles, Tilburg
10Kilometr
29:55-Aug 28Hem Hemmeromloop, Hem
5000m
13:54.03-Aug 20Merksem Antwerp Athletics Gala, Merksem
5000m
13:45.42-Jul 7Ugndan Ch., Kampala
10Kilometr
30:03-May 15Bangalore TCS World 10K, Bengaluru

2015

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:24.21-Jul 17Kampala Ugandan Championships, Kampala

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Sam Cherop's 10 000 m personal best?

Sam Cherop's 10 000 m personal best is 27:39.45, set on Jun 17, 2017 in Leiden (NED), #540 on the all-time list.

Which events does Sam Cherop compete in?

Sam Cherop competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

How did Sam Cherop perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 31:04.30, set on Jul 24, 2025 in Mandela National Stadium, Kampala (UGA). Last competition: Ugandan Championships on Jul 24, 2025, 31:04.30.