Vivian Jerono Kiplagat
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| Birth name | Vivian Jerono Kiplagat | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Kenyan | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 9 November 1991 Kenya | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation | Long-distance runner | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years active | 2017–present | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | Kenya | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Athletics | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Marathon, Half marathon | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Vivian Jerono Kiplagat (born 9 November 1991) is a Kenyan long-distance runner who competes internationally in marathon and road running events. She has won several major marathons, including the 2019 Abu Dhabi Marathon and the 2019 Milan Marathon. Kiplagat's personal best in the marathon is 2:20:18, set at the 2022 Milan Marathon.[1] She also finished third at the 2022 Chicago Marathon, part of the World Marathon Majors series.[2]
Career
Vivian Kiplagat began her international marathon career in 2018.
That year, she won the Buenos Aires Marathon in 2:29:03.[3] She followed with a victory at the Honolulu Marathon, clocking 2:36:22.[4]
In 2019, Kiplagat won the Milan Marathon in 2:22:25.[5] She also took first place at the Abu Dhabi Marathon with a time of 2:21:11.[1]
In 2021, Kiplagat set her half marathon personal best of 1:06:07 in Copenhagen.[1]
In 2022, she ran her marathon personal best of 2:20:18 at the Milan Marathon.[1] Later that year, she placed third at the 2022 Chicago Marathon in 2:20:52.[2]
In 2020, Kiplagat competed at the 2020 London Marathon, finishing ninth. After the race, she told Kenyan media she was happy to compete in such an elite field.[6]
In 2024, Kiplagat placed seventh at the Daegu Marathon in 2:26:59.[7]
Achievements
| Year | Race | Location | Position | Time |
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| 2018 | Buenos Aires Marathon | Buenos Aires | 1st | 2:29:03[3] |
| 2018 | Honolulu Marathon | Honolulu | 1st | 2:36:22[4] |
| 2019 | Milan Marathon | Milan | 1st | 2:22:25[5] |
| 2019 | Abu Dhabi Marathon | Abu Dhabi | 1st | 2:21:11[1] |
| 2020 | London Marathon | London | 9th | —[6] |
| 2021 | Chicago Marathon | Chicago | 5th | 2:29:14[1] |
| 2022 | Milan Marathon | Milan | 1st | 2:20:18 (PB)[1] |
| 2022 | Chicago Marathon | Chicago | 3rd | 2:20:52[2] |
| 2024 | Daegu Marathon | Daegu | 7th | 2:26:59[7] |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Vivian Jerono KIPLAGAT". World Athletics. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ^ a b c "Kenyan runners Kipruto, Chepngetich win 2022 Chicago Marathon". WTTW News. 9 October 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ^ a b "Vivian Jerono Kiplagat wins Buenos Aires Marathon". Alamy. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ^ a b "Titus Ekiru, Vivian Kiplagat win Honolulu Marathon". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. 9 December 2018. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ^ a b "Kipyego, Kiplagat reign in Milan". Daily Nation. 3 April 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ^ a b "Vivian Kiplagat happy to play bridesmaid role in London Marathon". Daily Nation. 4 October 2020. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
- ^ a b "Kiplagat, Vivian Jerono - RRM Online Guide". Road Race Management. Retrieved 31 May 2025.