Mercy Chepngeno

Mercy Chepngeno

Personal information
Born	(2007-09-16) 16 September 2007 (age 18)
Sport
Sport	Athletics
Event(s)	Steeplechase, Cross country running
Medal record Women's athletics Representing   Kenya African U20 Championships 2025 Abeokuta 3000m st. World Cross Country Championships 2026 Tallahassee U20 team

Mercy Chepngeno (born 16 September 2007) is a Kenyan steeplechaser and cross country runner. ^[1]

Career

Chepnego studied at Lesirwo Secondary School in Kericho. ^[2]

In March 2024, as a 17 year-old, Chepnego won the 3000 metres steeplechase at the Rift Valley Regional Games in Nandi, whilst competing barefoot. ^[3]

Chepngeno was a silver medalist in the 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2025 African U20 Championships in Abeokuta, Nigeria, behind compatriot Anatasha Cheptoo. ^[4] In October, she placed fourth in the U20 race at the Kenyan Cross Country Championships. ^[5] In December 2025, she was selected in the Kenyan team for the 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, where she placed eighth overall in the U20 race, helping Kenya to the silver medal in the team competition. ^{[6] [7] [8]}

References

1. "Mercy Chepngeno". World Athletics. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
2. "Kericho Girl Who Ran 3000m Steeple Chase Barefoot Awarded Full Running Kit, KSh 100k for Fees". tuko.co.ke. 29 March 2024. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
3. "In the footsteps of Faith Kipeygon? Kenyan teenager sparks national excitement after stunning win while running barefoot". Pulse Sports. 29 March 2024. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
4. "Championship records top African U20 Championships in Abeokuta". World Athletics. 24 July 2025. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
5. "Chepkurui And Kiprono Crowned Under 20 Champions At National Cross Country". Daily Sport. October 25, 2025. Retrieved 3 Jan 2026.
6. "46th World Athletics Cross Country Championships". World Athletics. 10 Jan 2025. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
7. "Dominant Alemayo retains U20 title, Uganda wins historic team gold in Tallahassee". World Athletics. 10 January 2026. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
8. "Global medallists on Kenyan team for WXC Tallahassee 26". World Athletics. 31 December 2025. Retrieved 3 January 2026.