Joyce Chepkirui

Quick Facts

Full Name	Joyce Chepkirui
Occupation	Runner
Date Of Birth	Aug 20, 1988(1988-08-20)
Age	36
Birthplace	Le Buret
Country	France
Birth City	Pays de la Loire
Horoscope	Leo

Joyce Chepkirui Biography

Joyce Chepkirui is one of the most popular and richest Runner who was born on August 20, 1988 in Le Buret, Pays de la Loire, France.

Her first international appearance came at the 2007 African Junior Athletics Championships, where she came fifth in the 1500 metres. She made her debut in the half marathon in Benidorm that November and finished as runner-up. She tried the 3000 metres steeplechase in 2008, but managed only fifth at the national junior championships. She changed her focus to road running competitions the following year. She travelled to Spain and had top five finishes in a number of races, highlighted by a win in Almodóvar del Río with a time of 1:11:47 hours. At the end of the year she placed fourth in the 15K at Kenya’s Baringo Half Marathon.

Chepkirui established herself as an elite level half marathon runner in 2010. She won a series of Spanish races, taking titles in Alicante, Torrevieja, Albacete, San Sebastián and Logroño. She improved her best to 1:09:51 hours at the San Sebastián race and also won the Barcelona and Granollers Half Marathons. She was selected to represent Kenya at the 2010 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships and she ran a best of 1:09:30 hours to take fifth place and help Kenya to the team title. She closed the season with further wins in Spain, winning in Córdoba and setting another best of 1:09:25 hours at the Valencia Half Marathon. She ended the year with a win at the 15K Baringo race in Kenya.

Joyce Chepkirui Net Worth

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

Joyce Chepkirui (born 20 August 1988) is a Kenyan long-distance runner who competes in road running events. She established herself as a half marathon runner, winning races in Granollers, Bogotá and Gothenburg. She set a best of 1:06:19 hours to win the 2014 Prague Half Marathon. She also competes in 10K road races and her personal best of 30:38 minutes makes her fifth fastest woman ever.

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Who is Joyce Chepkirui Dating?

According to our records, Joyce Chepkirui married to Eric Kibet. As of December 1, 2023, Joyce Chepkirui’s is not dating anyone.

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Chepkirui improved her half marathon best at the Prague Half Marathon in April 2014, taking victory in a course record time of 1:06:19 hours. That year, she also won gold in the 10000 m at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Facts & Trivia

Abas Ranked on the list of most popular Runner. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in France. Joyce Chepkirui celebrates birthday on August 20 of every year.

Chepkirui finished second in the 2016 New York City Half Marathon on March 20 with a time of 1:07:41, narrowly beaten by Molly Huddle at the finish line. Chepkirui finished fourth in the 2016 New York City Marathon in 2:29:08.

Top Facts about Joyce Chepkirui

1. Joyce Chepkirui is a Kenyan long-distance runner.
2. She was born on December 9, 1988.
3. Chepkirui has won several international races, including the Prague Half Marathon and the Paris Marathon.
4. Her personal best time for the half marathon is 1:05:30.
5. She also holds a personal best time of 2:19:47 in the full marathon.
6. Chepkirui has represented Kenya at various international competitions, including the World Championships and Commonwealth Games.
7. In 2014, she was named Kenyan Sportswoman of the Year.
8. Chepkirui trains with Global Sports Communication in Kaptagat, Kenya.
9. She is married to fellow Kenyan athlete Geoffrey Kipsang Kamworor.
10. Chepkirui continues to compete at a high level and inspire young athletes around the world with her achievements in long-distance running.