Joan Chepkurui

Joan Chepkurui

Personal information
Nationality	Kenya
Born	(2007-07-08) 8 July 2007 (age 18)
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event(s)	long-distance running, Cross country running
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	3000m: 9:32.65 (Nairobi, 2025)
Medal record Women's athletics Representing   Kenya World Cross Country Championships 2026 Tallahassee U20 team

Joan Chepkurui (born 8 July 2007) is a Kenyan long-distance and cross county runner. ^[1]

Career

Chepkurui placed fourth in the Kenyan Trials for Africa U18 & U20 Championships, in June 2025, over 3000 metres. ^[2] In December 2025, Chepkurui won the 6km U20 women's title at the Chepsaita Cross Country in Uasin Gishu County. ^{[3] [4]}

Chepkurui was selected for the Kenyan team for the U20 race at the 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, where she placed sixth overall, winning a silver medal with the Kenyan team, alongside Cynthia Chepkirui, Mercy Chepngeno, and Miriam Kibet. ^{[5] [6] [7] [8]}

References

1. "Joan Chepkurui". world athletics. Retrieved 1 November 2025.
2. "Trials for Africa U18 & U20 Championships". World Athletics. 21 June 2025. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
3. "Joan Chepkurui runs away with the 6km women title at Chepsaita Cross Country". Athletics.co.ke. 6 December 2025. Retrieved 10 Jan 2026.
4. "Kipkoech and Ndiema shine at Great Chepsaita Cross Country Run". World Athletics. 6 Dec 2025. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
5. "Global medallists on Kenyan team for WXC Tallahassee 26". World Athletics. 31 December 2025. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
6. "Chebet,Ngetich named in team Kenya of 30 for World Cross". kbc.co.ke. 26 October 2025. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
7. "46th World Athletics Cross Country Championships". World Athletics. 10 Jan 2025. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
8. "Dominant Alemayo retains U20 title, Uganda wins historic team gold in Tallahassee". World Athletics. 10 January 2026. Retrieved 10 January 2026.