Peres Jepchirchir

Peres Jepchirchir cemented her status as a global elite in long-distance running by becoming the individual world champion at the 2016 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, a victory that also contributed to Kenya’s team gold. Her professional journey began in 2013 with notable performances including a win at the Durban 10K Cityrun and another 10K victory in South Africa, alongside a third-place finish at the Kisumu Marathon. The following year, Jepchirchir gained significant attention on the European circuit, achieving three consecutive wins in France: the Montbéliard-Belfort Le Lion Half Marathon, the Marseille-Cassis Classique Internationale, and the Corrida de Houilles. In 2015, she demonstrated her rising prowess by recording a 10K time of 30:55 minutes at the Prague Grand Prix and setting a compelling course record of 67:17 minutes at the Ústí nad Labem Half Marathon.

Her dominance extended seamlessly to the full marathon distance with a series of landmark victories on the global stage. In 2021, Jepchirchir earned a coveted Olympic gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics marathon, crossing the finish line in 2:27:20 in a display of strategic racing. This was swiftly followed by a commanding win at the 2021 New York City Marathon, where she triumphed with a time of 2:22:39. She continued her impressive streak in 2022, securing another major title by winning the prestigious Boston Marathon in 2:21:02.

Most recently, Jepchirchir delivered an outstanding and historic performance at the 2024 London Marathon. She not only took first place with a blistering time of 2:16:16 but also established a new women’s only world record, underscoring her unparalleled capability. As an Olympic gold medalist and a two-time World Half Marathon champion, Peres Jepchirchir continues to be a preeminent figure in global long-distance running, consistently delivering record-breaking performances and securing major titles on the world’s most competitive stages.