Vivian Jerono Kiplagat

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Vivian Jerono Kiplagat
Personal information
Birth nameVivian Jerono Kiplagat
NationalityKenyan
Born (1991-11-09) 9 November 1991 (age 33)
Kenya
Occupation Long-distance runner
Years active2017–present
Sport
CountryFlag of Kenya.svg  Kenya
SportAthletics
Event(s) Marathon, Half marathon
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
  • Marathon: 2:20:18 (2022)
  • Half marathon: 1:06:07 (2021)
Medal record
Athletics
Representing Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2019 Abu Dhabi MarathonMarathon
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2019 Milan MarathonMarathon
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2018 Buenos Aires MarathonMarathon
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2018 Honolulu MarathonMarathon
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2022 Chicago Marathon Marathon

Vivian Jerono Kiplagat (born 9 November 1991) is a Kenyan long-distance runner who competes internationally in marathon and road running events. She has won several major marathons, including the 2019 Abu Dhabi Marathon and the 2019 Milan Marathon. Kiplagat's personal best in the marathon is 2:20:18, set at the 2022 Milan Marathon. [1] She also finished third at the 2022 Chicago Marathon, part of the World Marathon Majors series. [2]

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Career

Vivian Kiplagat began her international marathon career in 2018.

That year, she won the Buenos Aires Marathon in 2:29:03. [3] She followed with a victory at the Honolulu Marathon, clocking 2:36:22. [4]

In 2019, Kiplagat won the Milan Marathon in 2:22:25. [5] She also took first place at the Abu Dhabi Marathon with a time of 2:21:11. [1]

In 2021, Kiplagat set her half marathon personal best of 1:06:07 in Copenhagen. [1]

In 2022, she ran her marathon personal best of 2:20:18 at the Milan Marathon. [1] Later that year, she placed third at the 2022 Chicago Marathon in 2:20:52. [2]

In 2020, Kiplagat competed at the 2020 London Marathon, finishing ninth. After the race, she told Kenyan media she was happy to compete in such an elite field. [6]

In 2024, Kiplagat placed seventh at the Daegu Marathon in 2:26:59. [7]

Achievements

YearRaceLocationPositionTime
2018Buenos Aires Marathon Buenos Aires 1st2:29:03 [3]
2018Honolulu Marathon Honolulu 1st2:36:22 [4]
2019Milan Marathon Milan 1st2:22:25 [5]
2019Abu Dhabi Marathon Abu Dhabi 1st2:21:11 [1]
2020 London Marathon London 9th— [6]
2021 Chicago Marathon Chicago 5th2:29:14 [1]
2022Milan Marathon Milan 1st2:20:18 (PB) [1]
2022 Chicago Marathon Chicago 3rd2:20:52 [2]
2024Daegu Marathon Daegu 7th2:26:59 [7]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Vivian Jerono KIPLAGAT". World Athletics. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 "Kenyan runners Kipruto, Chepngetich win 2022 Chicago Marathon". WTTW News. 9 October 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Vivian Jerono Kiplagat wins Buenos Aires Marathon". Alamy. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  4. 1 2 "Titus Ekiru, Vivian Kiplagat win Honolulu Marathon". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. 9 December 2018. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  5. 1 2 "Kipyego, Kiplagat reign in Milan". Daily Nation. 3 April 2022. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  6. 1 2 "Vivian Kiplagat happy to play bridesmaid role in London Marathon". Daily Nation. 4 October 2020. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
  7. 1 2 "Kiplagat, Vivian Jerono - RRM Online Guide". Road Race Management. Retrieved 31 May 2025.
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