Joyce Chepkirui

Joyce Chepkirui (born 20 August 1988) is a Kenyan long-distance runner who competes in road running events. She established herself as a half marathon runner, winning races in Granollers, Bogotá and Gothenburg. She set a best of 1:06:19 hours to win the 2014 Prague Half Marathon. She also competes in 10K road races and her personal best of 30:38 minutes makes her fifth fastest woman ever.

Joyce Chepkirui
Joyce Chepkirui during the 2013 London Marathon
Personal information
Born20 August 1988 (1988-08-20) (age 35)
Sport
Country Kenya
Medal record
Commonwealth Games
2014 Glasgow10000 m
All Africa Games
2011 Maputo1500 m
African Championships
2014 Marrakech10000 m
African Cross Country Championships
2012 Cape TownSenior race

Chepkirui began competing in cross country running in 2012 and won the Kenyan and African titles. She also competes on the track over 1500 metres and was the silver medallist at the 2011 All-Africa Games.

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