Edward Cheserek

Quick Facts

Full Name	Edward Cheserek
Occupation	Runner
Date Of Birth	Feb 2, 1994(1994-02-02)
Age	30
Birthplace	Kenya
Country	Kenya
Horoscope	Aquarius

Edward Cheserek Biography

Edward Cheserek is one of the most popular and richest Runner who was born on February 2, 1994 in Kenya, Kenya. Kenyan runner who is known for specializing in distance based races. He is known for being a multiple NCAA champion collegiate distance runner and is a part of the Skechers running club.

Other runners also from Kenya who specialize in long distance include Samuel Wanjiru and Erick Wainaina.

Edward Cheserek (born 2 February 1994) is a Kenyan distance runner. He is a 17-time NCAA champion collegiate distance runner for the University of Oregon. Cheserek was the most highly recruited high school distance runner in the nation out of Saint Benedict’s Preparatory School in New Jersey where he was named the Gatorade 2012-2013 National Cross Country Runner of the Year. In 2013, Cheserek became the first freshman in Oregon history to win the NCAA National Cross Country Championships. Cheserek repeated this feat in his sophomore and junior years at Oregon before coming in third in the race in 2016 during his senior year. In total, Cheserek has 17 NCAA National Titles, including two indoor distance medley relays and one cross-country team title.

Edward Cheserek began running at age 14, after his father urged him to focus on running when his running ability was noticed on the soccer field. He joined athletic training camps in Iten when his father moved the family there. In 2009, Cheserek won the Kenyan junior national titles in the steeplechase, 5,000 metres, and 10,000 metres. The following year in 2010, the Nairobi-based missionary group Stadi za Maisha assisted him in obtaining a scholarship at Saint Benedict’s Preparatory School in Newark, New Jersey, United States.

He was born in Kenya as a member of the Marakwet tribe which is a sub group of the Kalenjin people.

Edward Cheserek Net Worth

Edward Cheserek is one of the richest Runner from Kenya. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Edward Cheserek 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He gained recognition in high school when he attended Saint Benedict’s Preparatory School in New Jersey. He then started running for the University of Oregon. He quickly became the first freshman in Oregon history to win the NCAA National Cross Country Championships.

He was named the Gatorade 2012-2013 National Cross Country Runner of the Year.

Edward Cheserek was born on 2 February 1994 in Kenya to a family of ethnic Marakwet subsistence farmers. Cheserek is from the Marakwet tribe, which is a subgroup of the Kalenjin people. Edward Cheserek’s father, Jacob, was a corporal in the Kenyan military, and is deceased. His mother, Dinah, is still living in Kenya. Cheserek is the fourth of seven siblings, and is the only person in his family to have emigrated from Kenya. He was raised on a farm with no electricity or running water. Cheserek grew up in Kapker hamlet, Kapchebau village in the hills of northeastern Elgeyo-Marakwet County, western Kenya, where the altitude is close to two miles above sea level.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Edward Cheserek height 5 ft 6 in Edward weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Edward Cheserek Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Edward Ranked on the list of most popular Runner. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Kenya. Edward Cheserek celebrates birthday on February 2 of every year.

Top Facts about Edward Cheserek

1. Edward Cheserek is a Kenyan-American distance runner.
2. He was born on February 1, 1994 in Kenya.
3. Cheserek attended the University of Oregon and won 17 NCAA titles.
4. He holds the NCAA record for most individual titles in track and field.
5. Cheserek has won multiple national championships in cross country and track events.
6. In 2017, he became a professional athlete and signed with Nike.
7. Cheserek has represented the United States at international competitions such as the World Cross Country Championships.
8. His personal best time for the 10,000 meters is 27:43:29.
9. Cheserek has been praised for his versatility as a runner across different distances and terrains.
10. He continues to compete at a high level and inspire young runners around the world.

Is Edward cheserek still running?

Personal information
College team| Oregon Ducks
Club| Skechers
Turned pro| May 2017
Coached by| Andy Powell (2013-2018) Stephen Haas (2019-2021)And then Andy Powell (2021 October to present)

How tall is Edward cheserek?

5′ 6″

How much does Edward cheserek make?

AthleteLowHigh
Edward Cheserek| $100,000| $200,000
Ajee Wilson| $175,000| $300,000
Mary Cain (peak)| $150,000| $400,000
Mary Cain (2018)| 0| $100,000

Do elite runners get paid?

Most nationally ranked runners are full-time professionals, meaning they are sponsored and paid to run.

What is the highest paying marathon?

• New York City Marathon: 100.000 US-Dollar.
• Chicago Marathon: 100,000 US dollars.
• Tokyo Marathon: 98,300 US dollars.
• Seoul Marathon: 80,000 US dollars.
• London Marathon 55,000 US dollars.
• Paris Marathon 50.000 Euro.
• Berlin Marathon 40.000 Euro.
• Vienna City Marathon 15.000 Euro.