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Sheila Chepkirui
KenyaActive- Born
- Dec 27, 1990 (35 years old)
- Events
- 10 Kilometres Road · Half Marathon
Sheila Chepkirui Kiprotich (born 27 December 1990) is a Kenyan middle- and long-distance runner who competed at first in the 1500 metres and 5000 metres. She won the 2024 New York City Marathon and the bronze medal in the 10,000 metres at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Chepkirui was the 5000 m 2016 African champion, setting the championship record. In September 2022, she was fourth in the 10 km road race on the world all-time list.
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road29:46
2026 season best30:41Apr 4, 2026
Personal best · Half Marathon1:04:36
Last competitionDam tot Damloop, AmsterdamSep 20, 2026 · 51:21.00
As of Oct 31, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 29:46, Half Marathon 1:04:36 (#13 all-time), 2026 season best 30:41 (Apr 4, 2026) · Last competition: Dam tot Damloop, Amsterdam, Sep 20, 2026, 51:21.00 · 35 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5000m | 16:08.32 | – | Jun 10, 2026 | Kenya Defence Forces Track and Field Championships |
| 2026 | 10Kilometr | 30:41 | – | Apr 4, 2026 | Paderborner Osterlauf |
| 2026 | 10000m | 33:01.56 | – | Jun 12, 2026 | Kenya Defence Forces Track and Field Championships |
| 2026 | 10Miles | 51:21.00 | – | Sep 20, 2026 | Dam tot Damloop, Amsterdam |
| 2026 | Semi | 1:06:01 | – | May 17, 2026 | Rimi Riga Half Marathon |
| 2026 | Marathon | 2:21:54 | – | Mar 8, 2026 | Nagoya Women's Marathon |
| 2025 | 5000m | 15:57.5h | – | Jun 11, 2025 | Kenya Defecnce Forces Track and Field Championships |
| 2025 | 10Kilometr | 32:17 | – | Jun 22, 2025 | B.A.A. 10K, Boston, MA |