Janet Cherobon-Bawcom

Janet Cherobon-Bawcom (born August 22, 1978) is an American distance runner. She grew up in Kenya, before attending college in the United States. In college, she won three Division II national championships and was named an All-American eight times. She became eligible to compete for the United States in 2011. In 2012, she made the U.S. Olympic team in the 10,000 meters and placed 12th.

Janet Cherobon-Bawcom
Cherobon-Bawcom competes in the Mississippi Blues Marathon January 9, 2010.
Personal information
Born (1978-08-22) August 22, 1978
Kenya
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight115 lb (52 kg)
Sport
Country United States
SportTrack and field
Event10,000 m
ClubAtlanta Track Club
Coached byJack Daniels
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)10,000 m: 31:12.68
Marathon: 2:29:45
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