Sarah Chepchirchir

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Sarah Chepchirchir

KenyaKenya
Born
Jul 27, 1984 (42 years old)
Birthplace
Nandi County, Kenya
Events
Marathon · Half Marathon

Sarah Chepchirchir (born 27 July 1984 in Nandi County) is a Kenyan long-distance runner who competes in road running competitions in distances ranging from 10K runs to the half marathon.

Chepchirchir had been banned twice in her career for doping violations.

Her first ban was for four years from 2019 to 2023 and the second ban is for eight years from 2023 to 2031. Their achievements in athletics have contributed to their country's sporting legacy and demonstrate the dedication required to compete at the highest levels of track and field.

Personal best · Marathon2:19:47
#85 all-time
2023 season best2:29:15Jul 2, 2023
2023 season best
Personal best · Half Marathon1:08:07
#291 all-time
Last competitionBangsaen42 Chonburi Marathon, Chon BuriNov 5, 2023 · DQ
Bangsaen42 Chonburi Marathon, Chon Buri

As of Nov 1, 2026: Marathon 2:19:47 (#85 all-time), Half Marathon 1:08:07 (#291 all-time), 2023 season best 2:29:15 (Jul 2, 2023) · Last competition: Bangsaen42 Chonburi Marathon, Chon Buri, Nov 5, 2023, DQ · 42 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mTourcoing 20159:40.37975 pts–
SemiIvry-sur-Seine 20111:08:071,169 pts#291
MarathonTokyo 20172:19:471,215 pts#85
15KilometrLe Puy-en-Velay 201249:28–
10KilometrRabat 201031:39–
20KilometrParis 20131:05:03–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2023Marathon 2:29:15–Jul 2, 2023–
2017Marathon 2:19:47–Feb 26, 2017Tokyo Marathon
2016Marathon 2:24:13–Oct 2, 2016Lisboa (POR)
20153000m 9:40.37–May 24, 2015Tourcoing (FRA)
201510Kilometr 32:44–Aug 30, 2015Arras (FRA)
201515Kilometr 51:44–May 1, 2015Le Puy-en-Velay (FRA)
2015Semi 1:10:01–Sep 5, 2015Lille (FRA)
201410Kilometr 35:31–Apr 13, 2014Valenciennes (FRA)
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FAQ

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Sarah Chepchirchir's Marathon personal best is 2:19:47, set on Feb 26, 2017 in Tokyo (JPN), #85 on the all-time list.

Sarah Chepchirchir competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

2023 season best: 2:29:15, set on Jul 2, 2023. Last competition: Bangsaen42 Chonburi Marathon, Chon Buri on Nov 5, 2023, DQ.