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Violah Cheptoo
KenyaActive- Born
- Mar 1, 1989 (37 years old)
- Birthplace
- Kapsabet, Kenya
- Events
- Marathon · Half Marathon
Viola Cheptoo Lagat (born 13 March 1989) is a Kenyan middle-distance runner specialising in the 1500 metres She competed at the 2015 World Championships, 2016 World Indoor Championships and 2016 Summer Olympics. She comes from a family of runners that includes sisters Mary Chepkemboi and Everlyne Lagat as well as brothers Robert Cheseret and Olympic medalist Bernard Lagat.
Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.
Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.
As of Oct 29, 2026: Marathon 2:19:05 (#184 all-time), Half Marathon 1:06:47 (#121 all-time), 2026 season best 2:19:05 (Mar 1, 2026, Tokyo (JPN)) · Last competition: B.A.A. 10K, Jun 21, 2026, 32:51 · 37 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10Kilometr | 32:51 | – | Jun 21, 2026 | B.A.A. 10K |
| 2026 | Marathon | 2:19:05 | – | Mar 1, 2026 | Tokyo Marathon |
| 2025 | 10Kilometr | 32:46 | – | Jun 7, 2025 | Mastercard New York Mini 10K - Women's Race |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:21:40 | – | Sep 21, 2025 | BMW Berlin Marathon, Berlin |
| 2023 | Semi | 1:07:24 | – | Sep 17, 2023 | Copenhagen Half Marathon, København |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:24:49 | – | Apr 17, 2023 | B.A.A. Boston Marathon |
| 2022 | 10Kilometr | 31:24 | – | Jun 11, 2022 | New York, NY (USA) |
| 2022 | Semi | 1:10:48 | – | Feb 26, 2022 | – |