| 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.
Cherotich rose to international prominence by winning 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, making her one of the fastest-emerging athletes in the discipline. [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]
Additional profiles and coverage from Athletics Africa have followed her progress across multiple events. [7]