2011 Gold Metalist - IAAF World Championships Marathon
Nationality: Kenyan
Height: 163 cm / 5’4”
Weight: 47 kg / 103 lbs
Coach: Gilbert Koech
Club: Kenya Police
Shoe Sponsor: NIKE
Background Data
Birthdate: November 15, 1979Nationality: Kenyan
Height: 163 cm / 5’4”
Weight: 47 kg / 103 lbs
Coach: Gilbert Koech
Club: Kenya Police
Shoe Sponsor: NIKE
Best Records
| Distance | Record | Year | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3000m | 8:53.06 | 1996 | Sydney World Junior Championships |
| 5K | 15:19 | 2010 | Freihofer's 5K Run for Women |
| 8K | 26:40 | 2009 | Indian Path 8K |
| 10K | 31:18 | 2010 | Peachtree Road Race |
| 15K | 47:57 | 2010 | Utica Boilermaker |
| Half-Marathon | 1:09:00 | 2011 | NYC Half-Marathon |
| Marathon | 2:19:50 | 2012 | Virgin London Marathon |
Major Results
| Year | Event | Time | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Virgin London Marathon | 2:19:50 | 2nd |
| 2011 | LCM Montferland Run 15K | 49:42 | 2nd |
| 2011 | IAAF World Championships Marathon, Daegu | 2:28:43 | Gold |
| 2011 | NYRR New York Mini 10K | 32:24 | 4th |
| 2011 | TCS World 10K Bangalore, India | 33:35 | 8th |
| 2011 | Virgin London Marathon | 2:20:46 PB | 3rd |
| 2011 | NYC Half-Marathon | 1:09:00 PB | 2nd |
| 2011 | Kenyon Cross Country Championships 8K | 27:33.1hA | 17th |
| 2010 | ING New York City Marathon | 2:28:20 | 1st |
| 2010 | CIGNA Falmouth Road Race 7 Mile | 36:31 | 3rd |
| 2010 | Beach to Beacon 10K | 31:34 | 3rd |
| 2010 | Utica Boilermaker 15K | 47:47 PB/CR | 1st |
| 2010 | Peachtree Road Race 10K | 31:18 PB | 3rd |
| 2010 | Steamboat Classic 4 Mile | 19:56 PB | 1st |
| 2010 | Freihofer's 5K Run for Women | 15:19 PB | 2nd |
| 2010 | Honda Los Angeles Marathon | 2:25:38 | 1st |
| 2009 | Indian Path 8K | 26:40 | 2nd |
| 2009 | CIGNA Falmouth Road Race 7 Mile | 37:34 | 3rd |
| 2009 | Peachtree Road Race 10K | 32:18 | 7th |
| 2009 | Bay to Breakers 12K | 40:30 | 4th |
