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Samuel Simba Cherop

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Birth dateJul 3, 2006
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Samuel Simba Cherop is a Uganda middle-distance runner, born on July 3, 2006. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:44.42 in the 1500m, 8:01.58 in the 3000m, 13:28.58 in the 5000m, 29:06.58 in the 10000m and 13:16 in the 5Kilometre. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Uganda.

Key facts
5 Kilometres Road
13:16
10 Kilometres Road
28:02
2026 season best
13:53
Apr 25, 2026
2026 season best
Last competition
20 km de Lausanne - 5km
Apr 25, 2026 · 13:53
20 km de Lausanne - 5km
Age
20 years old

As of Sep 23, 2026: 5 Kilometres Road 13:16, 10 Kilometres Road 28:02, 2026 season best 13:53 (Apr 25, 2026) · Last competition: 20 km de Lausanne - 5km, Apr 25, 2026, 13:53 · 20 years old

PB

Personal bests

3:44.42
3000m
8:01.58
13:28.58
29:06.58
5Kilometre
13:16
10Kilometr
28:02

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
5Kilometre
13:53-Apr 25, 2026
↓
20 km de Lausanne - 5km
2025
3000m
8:07.80-Mar 15, 2025
↓
2nd National Trials
2025
5Kilometre
13:29-May 4, 2025
↓
20KM de Lausanne, Stade Pierre de Coubertin, Lausanne
2025
5000m
13:46.16-Jun 7, 2025
↓
23rd AKII - Bua Memorial Invitational Meeting, Mandela National Stadium, Kampala
2025
CrossCount
23:21-Nov 30, 2025
↑
C.I.C. Alcobendas-Comunidad de Madrid, Alcobendas - XC 8.04km
2025
10Kilometr
28:02-Mar 30, 2025-Les Foulées Valenciennoises
2025
10000m
29:06.58-Nov 18, 2025-6th Islamic Solidarity Games
2024
1500m
3:44.42-Jun 23, 2024-Meeting Guadalajara Atletismo Puma
2024
3000m
8:01.58-Jun 12, 2024
↓
XXIII Reunion Internacional Ciudad de Guadalajara
2024
5000m
13:28.58-May 22, 2024
↓
Desafio Nerja, Estadio Enrique Lopez Cuenca, Nerja
2024
5Kilometre
13:46-Nov 16, 2024
↓
Urban Trail de Lille - 5 et 10km
2024
CrossCount
23:23-Mar 30, 2024
↑
45th World Athletics Cross Country Championships, Park of Friendship, Beograd

2026

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
13:53-Apr 2520 km de Lausanne - 5km

2025

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
13:16-Dec 13Al Sharqiyah International Race - 5KM
CrossCount
23:21-Nov 30C.I.C. Alcobendas-Comunidad de Madrid, Alcobendas - XC 8.04km
5000m
13:46.45-Nov 206th Islamic Solidarity Games
10000m
29:06.58-Nov 186th Islamic Solidarity Games
5000m
13:46.45-Nov 176th Islamic Solidarity Games
10000m
29:06.58-Nov 176th Islamic Solidarity Games
10Kilometr
28:25-Sep 610K Belgrade - powered by Nike, Beograd
5000m
13:46.16-Jun 723rd AKII - Bua Memorial Invitational Meeting, Mandela National Stadium, Kampala
5000m
13:49.07-May 31Kip Keino Classic, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi
5Kilometre
13:29-May 420KM de Lausanne, Stade Pierre de Coubertin, Lausanne
5Kilometre
13:29-May 320KM de Lausanne, Stade Pierre de Coubertin, Lausanne
5Kilometre
13:35-Apr 26adizero: Road to Records
10Kilometr
28:02-Mar 30Les Foulées Valenciennoises
3000m
8:07.80-Mar 152nd National Trials

Honours

5

World Athletics U20 Championships

5000 Metres

2024
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Samuel Simba Cherop's 5 Kilometres Road personal best?

Samuel Simba Cherop's 5 Kilometres Road personal best is 13:16, set on Dec 13, 2025 in Al Khobar (KSA).

Which events does Samuel Simba Cherop compete in?

Samuel Simba Cherop competes in the 5 Kilometres Road and 10 Kilometres Road.

How did Samuel Simba Cherop perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 13:53, set on Apr 25, 2026. Last competition: 20 km de Lausanne - 5km on Apr 25, 2026, 13:53.