| 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.
In August 2019, Chepngeno 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:
