Catherine Cherotich
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Catherine Cherotich |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Born | October 17, 1994 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Marathon, Half marathon, 10,000 metres |
Catherine Cherotich (born 17 October 1994) is a Kenyan long-distance runner specializing in marathon and road races. She has earned victories and podium finishes at major European marathons, including in Munich and Vienna.
Career
Cherotich won the 2023 Munich Marathon in a time of 2:31:34. The race saw an all-Kenyan women's podium, and although confusion due to a detour near the finish impacted several athletes, she held onto the lead.[1][2]
In April 2024, she improved her marathon personal best to 2:22:42 at the Frankfurt Marathon.[3]
Cherotich secured another major podium in April 2025 at the Vienna City Marathon, placing third with an unofficial time of 2:25:45. Her result contributed to a Kenyan podium sweep alongside Betty Chepkemoi and Rebecca Tanui.[4][5]
She also took second place in the Wan Jin Shi Taipei Marathon.[6]
Personal bests
- Marathon – 2:22:42 (Frankfurt, 2024)
- Marathon – 2:31:34 (Munich, 2023)
References
- ^ "Kenyans Bernard Muia (2:09:17) and Catherine Cherotich (2:31:34) win Munich Marathon". LetsRun. 8 October 2023. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ "Kenyans Muia and Cherotich triumph in Munich". Athletics Africa. 8 October 2023. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ "Cherotich, Catherine – RRM Online Guide". RRM Online Guide. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ "Podium sweep for Kenya at Milano, Vienna road races". Athletics Kenya. 6 April 2025. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ "Abadi and Chepkemoi shine in cold Vienna Marathon". Watch Athletics. 6 April 2025. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ Catherine Cherotich at World Athletics