| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Born | November 12, 1993 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Long-distance running (10K, Half Marathon, Marathon) |
Vicoty Chepngeno (born 12 November 1993) is a Kenyan long-distance runner who specializes in road races, including the 10K, half marathon, and marathon. She has earned international recognition for her consistent performances and victories at major road racing events around the world.
Chepngeno emerged as a rising talent in long-distance running with early wins and record-breaking performances. In August 2019, she claimed victory at the News and Sentinel Half Marathon, setting a new course record of 1:10:18. [1]
She also won the half marathon at the Columbus Marathon in both 2018 (1:12:38) and 2019 (1:10:24). [2] Chepngeno is notably a three-time winner of the Philadelphia Half Marathon, including a winning time of 1:07:22 in one edition. [3]
In January 2022, Chepngeno won the Aramco Houston Half Marathon with a time of 1:05:03. [4] This performance set a North American all-comers' record and placed her 11th on the world all-time list for the half marathon at the time. [4]
In February 2022, she achieved a personal best in the 10K road race, clocking 30:14 in Castellón, Spain. [5]
Chepngeno recorded a personal best in the marathon with a time of 2:19:55 at the Chevron Houston Marathon in January 2024, finishing second. [5] In November 2024, she claimed victory at the prestigious Beijing Marathon with a time of 2:21:56, leading a Kenyan and Ethiopian podium sweep. [6] She also won the Monterey Bay Half Marathon later that year, finishing in 1:08:03. [7]
As of May 2025, Chepngeno's personal bests are: