Samuel Simba Cherop

UgandaUgandaActive
Born
Jul 3, 2006 (20 years old)
Events
5 Kilometres Road · 10 Kilometres Road

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.

Personal best · 5 Kilometres Road13:16
2026 season best13:53Apr 25, 2026
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road28:02
Last competitiontRUNsylvania International 10K BrasovOct 4, 2026 · 27:26

As of Nov 9, 2026: 5 Kilometres Road 13:16, 10 Kilometres Road 28:02, 2026 season best 13:53 (Apr 25, 2026) · Last competition: tRUNsylvania International 10K Brasov, Oct 4, 2026, 27:26 · 20 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mGuadalajara 2024Uganda 1500 m all-time list3:44.421,048 pts––
3000mGuadalajara 2024Uganda 3000 m all-time list8:01.581,047 pts––
5000mNerja 2024Uganda 5000 m all-time list13:28.581,108 pts––
10000mRiyadh 2025Uganda 10 000 m all-time list29:06.581,032 pts––
5KilometreAl Khobar 202513:16–#188
10KilometrValenciennes 202528:02–#33

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265Kilometre 13:53–Apr 25, 202620 km de Lausanne - 5km
202610Kilometr 27:26–Oct 4, 2026tRUNsylvania International 10K Brasov
20253000m 8:07.80–Mar 15, 20252nd National Trials
20255Kilometre 13:29–May 4, 202520KM de Lausanne, Stade Pierre de Coubertin, Lausanne
20255000m 13:46.16–Jun 7, 202523rd AKII - Bua Memorial Invitational Meeting, Mandela National Stadium, Kampala
2025CrossCount 23:21–Nov 30, 2025C.I.C. Alcobendas-Comunidad de Madrid, Alcobendas - XC 8.04km
202510Kilometr 28:02–Mar 30, 2025Les Foulées Valenciennoises
202510000m 29:06.58–Nov 18, 20256th Islamic Solidarity Games
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

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

2026 season best: 13:53, set on Apr 25, 2026. Last competition: tRUNsylvania International 10K Brasov on Oct 4, 2026, 27:26.