Evans Cheruiyot

Evans Kiprop Cheruiyot (born May 10, 1982, in Kapkoi village, Keiyo District) is a Kenyan long-distance runner who competes in the marathon. He started out as a half marathon runner, taking wins in Rotterdam and Nairobi, and won his debut marathon race in Milan in 2007. He won the Chicago Marathon in 2008, running a personal best of 2:06:25 hours.

Evans Kiprop Cheruiyot
Cheruiyot during 2008 Chicago Marathon
Personal information
Born (1982-05-10) May 10, 1982
Kapkoi village, Keiyo District, Kenya
Sport
Country Kenya
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)10,000 m: 27:29
Half marathon: 59:05
Marathon: 2:06:25

Cheruiyot has also represented Kenya internationally and was the bronze medallist at the 2007 IAAF World Road Running Championships.

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