Vivian Cheruiyot Biography
Vivian Cheruiyot is a Kenyan long-distance runner who specializes in track and cross country running, Olympic champion in 5000 meters event. Vivian holds the Kenyan record and Commonwealth record for the 5000 m with her best time of 14:20.89, which was set at the DN Galan in 2011.
Vivian Cheruiyot Age
Cheruiyot was born on 11 September 1983, in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya.
Vivian Cheruiyot Early Life
Vivian was born in Keiyo in the Rift Valley Province, coming from the same village.
Vivian Cheruiyot Career
Vivian’s breakthrough year came in 1999, at the age of fifteen, she took the junior silver medal at the 1999 IAAF World Cross Country Championship behind Werknesh Kidane. At the 1999 World Youth Championships in Athletics, She won the bronze medal in the 3000 meters.
She earned a senior call-up for the 1999 All-Africa Games, where she managed a bronze medal in the 5000 meters. Vivian became the junior champion at the 2000 IAAF World Cross Country.
Cheruiyot won the silver medal at the 5000 m final of the 2007 World Championships at Osaka in 14:58.50.In early 2009 she broke the Kenyan 3000 meters indoor record (8:30.53) in Birmingham. She began preparing for the World Cross Country Championships in January 2011 and came third at the Great Edinburgh Cross Country before overhauling Linet Masai to win the Cross de Itálica in Seville.
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She won the 2018 London Marathon with a time of 2:18:31. She finished second in the 2018 New York City Marathon, finishing in 2:26:02 far behind winner Mary Keitany in 2:22:48, and 0.2 seconds ahead of Shalane Flanagan who finished in 2:26:22.in 2019 she Finished second in the London Marathon Behind Brigid Kosgei.
Vivian Cheruiyot Husband
Cheruiyot is married to Moses Kiplagat and together they have a son Allan Kiprono. The family of three lives in Kipkorgot village in Uasin Gishu County in Kenya.
Vivian Cheruiyot Body Measurement
- Height: 1.6 m tall.
- Weight: Not available.
- Body Shape: Not available
- Hair Colour: Black
- Shoe Size: Not available.
Vivian Cheruiyot Rio 2016
Kenya’s Vivian Cheruiyot won a shock 5,000m Olympic gold as race favorite Ayana Almaz of Ethiopia took bronze. Though Almaz had won the race in world record time last week and had been expected to complete the 10,000m and 5,000m double. She set an Olympic record time of 14 minutes 26.17 seconds.
Vivian Cheruiyot Frankfurt Marathon
Kenya’s Vivian Cheruiyot on Sunday won the Frankfurt Marathon in a time of 2hours 23 minutes 35 seconds. It was Vivian’s first full marathon victory since she moved from the track, lowering her personal best set in London. Ethiopia’s Shura Tola (2:05:50) led his country mates in a 1-2-3 finish in the men’s race.
Vivian Cheruiyot Olympic 2020
Olympic 5,000m champion Vivian Cheruiyot has revealed that winning the marathon title at this year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo will be the icing on the cake in an illustrious career spanning over two decades.Cheruiyot, nicknamed ‘Pocket Rocket’ is also a multiple-time world champion on track and cross country but insists she has her work cut out in her chase for what she describes as her all-time career goal.But before Tokyo, Cheruiyot is keen on defending her title at the Lisbon Half (March 21) and reclaiming her London Marathon title on April 26.
This, she says, will boost her confidence heading to Tokyo.Speaking in Elgeyo Marakwet County during the Maria Soti Cross Country Championships 10 days ago, the two-time 5,000m and 10,000m world champion said she has been preparing well for the Games.“Heading into these two major races, I will be running as a typical Vivian and I have hope, determination and the zeal to do well,” said Cheruiyot.“I will be defending my Lisbon title as a precursor for the London Marathon. I also have a big task ahead of me, that of representing my country Tokyo, where I also hope to win my second Olympic title.”Following her dominance on the track, she announced in 2016 that she had quit track to concentrate in marathon and road races, which it has been successful.After graduating to the marathon, Cheruiyot won London Marathon in 2018 before finishing second behind Mary Keitany in 2019. She also grabbed a second-place finish at the 2018 New York Marathon.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions About Vivian Cheruiyot)
Who is Cheruiyot?
Cheruiyot is a Kenyan long-distance runner.
How old is Cheruiyot?
Cheruiyot is 36 years old as of 2019.
How tall is Cheruiyot?
Cheruiyot stands at a height of 1.6m.
Is Cheruiyot married?
Cheruiyot is married to Moses Kiplagat.
How much is Cheruiyot worth?
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How much does Cheruiyot make?
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What happened to Cheruiyot?
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Where does Cheruiyot live?
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Is Cheruiyot dead or alive?
Cheruiyot is still alive and in good health.
Where is Cheruiyot now?
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