Vicoty Chepngeno
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Born | November 12, 1993 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Long-distance running (10K, Half Marathon, Marathon) |
Vicoty Chepngeno (born 12 November 1993) is a Kenyan long-distance runner who specializes in road races, including the 10K, half marathon, and marathon.
Career
[edit]In August 2019, Chepngeno claimed victory at the News and Sentinel Half Marathon, setting a new course record of 1:10:18.[1]
She also won the half marathon at the Columbus Marathon in both 2018 (1:12:38) and 2019 (1:10:24).[2] Chepngeno is notably a three-time winner of the Philadelphia Half Marathon, including a winning time of 1:07:22 in one edition.[3]
In January 2022, Chepngeno won the Aramco Houston Half Marathon with a time of 1:05:03.[4] This performance set a North American all-comers' record and placed her 11th on the world all-time list for the half marathon at the time.[4]
In February 2022, she achieved a personal best in the 10K road race, clocking 30:14 in Castellón, Spain.[5]
Chepngeno recorded a personal best in the marathon with a time of 2:19:55 at the Chevron Houston Marathon in January 2024, finishing second.[5] In November 2024, she claimed victory at the prestigious Beijing Marathon with a time of 2:21:56, leading a Kenyan and Ethiopian podium sweep.[6] She also won the Monterey Bay Half Marathon later that year, finishing in 1:08:03.[7]
Personal bests
[edit]As of May 2025, Chepngeno's personal bests are:
- 10K Road – 30:14 (Castellón, 27 February 2022)[5]
- Half Marathon – 1:05:03 (Houston, 16 January 2022)[4]
- Marathon – 2:19:55 (Houston, 14 January 2024)[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Chepngeno breaks women's record for News and Sentinel Half Marathon". News and Sentinel. August 18, 2019. Retrieved May 17, 2025.
- ^ "Results for Vicoty Chepngeno - Columbus Marathon". MTEC Results. Retrieved May 17, 2025.
- ^ "Photo Finishes and Compelling Debuts Expected at the 52nd Annual Chevron Houston Marathon". Running USA. January 5, 2024. Retrieved May 17, 2025.
- ^ a b c "D'Amato and Chepngeno sizzle in Houston". World Athletics. January 16, 2022. Retrieved May 17, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Vicoty Chepngeno - Athlete Profile". World Athletics. Retrieved May 17, 2025.
- ^ "Kenyan Vicoty Chepngeno Wins Beijing Marathon". Kenyans.co.ke. November 5, 2024. Retrieved May 17, 2025.
- ^ "Monterey Bay Half Marathon Results". World Athletics. Retrieved May 17, 2025.
