Sharon Cherop

Sharon Jemutai Cherop (born 16 March 1984) is a Kenyan long-distance runner who specialises in the marathon. She won a bronze medal at the age of sixteen in the 5000 metres at the World Junior Championships. She was the bronze medal winner in the marathon at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics and won the Boston Marathon in 2012. Quotes I am proud of my country. I have always wanted to represent my country since I was a junior athlete and if offered the opportunity to run at the Olympic Games, I will do my level best to make the country proud. "Cherop wants a chance to compete in marathon in Paris Olympics", Star (September 26, 2023) It was hard running alone for so long, but I concentrated well Kigen and Cherop take Hamburg Marathon titlesWorld Athletics( April 26, 2010) I knew I was going to win at 10 miles Biwott and Cherop dominate at Philadelphia Half MarathonWorld Athletics( September 16, 2012) This time around, I was really prepared Kenyan runners prevail in sweltering raceThe Boston Globe(April 16,2012) I stuck to my plan, but at first I just wanted to see how the body was going to feel. Kenyan runners prevail in sweltering raceThe Boston Globe(April 16,2012) This time I knew the course. I had already decided. I was going to start my sprint at the corner. Kenyan runners prevail in sweltering raceThe Boston Globe(April 16,2012) My preparation was focused on the New York Marathon Cherop and Terer dominate in TurinWorld Athletics(November 18, 2012) I am happy because I ran a negative split running the second half faster than the first 21 km. Cherop and Terer dominate in TurinWorld Athletics(November 18, 2012) I wanted to run under 2:23 but yesterday I realized that it was a risk to pursue a sub-2:23 time and I ran for victory Cherop and Terer dominate in TurinWorld Athletics(November 18, 2012) I will be in Boston to try to win again and perform at my best level. Defending champions Korir and Cherop set to return to BostonWorld Athletics(December 18, 2012) The course is very hard because there are a lot of hills and you are running without pacers. Defending champions Korir and Cherop set to return to BostonWorld Athletics(December 18, 2012) I trust myself. I trust my training. Boston Marathon: five runners and why they'll be at the starting lineThe Christian Science Monitor(April 21, 2014) Boston is like a home to me Boston Marathon: five runners and why they'll be at the starting lineThe Christian Science Monitor(April 21, 2014) It changed my life completely because it was a very big victory in terms of money for me and helped my family a lot Cherop returns to Toronto Waterfront MarathonWorld Athletics( August 19,2015) Moreover, it was my first big victory in an international marathon. Cherop returns to Toronto Waterfront MarathonWorld Athletics( August 19,2015) This is my first time here (in Nigeria) UPDATED: I was determined to beat Ethiopians, says Lagos marathon winnerPunch Newspapers(February 8, 2020) In the last 500m, I shouted, maybe the Ethiopian even heard me; I said number two is not my portion. UPDATED: I was determined to beat Ethiopians, says Lagos marathon winnerPunch Newspapers(February 8, 2020) I will be running my first major marathon after maternity leave and I want to finish in a podium position. Kenya's Cherop returns from maternity break, eyes Boston Marathon titleXinhua.com(April 14,2019) I am ready, and will do everything to reclaim the title Kenya's Cherop returns from maternity break, eyes Boston Marathon titleXinhua.com(April 14,2019) I really don’t have a specific time that I will be chasing but I want some good time at the end of the day. Cherop to chase after personal best at Buenos Aires MarathonThe Star( September 19, 2023) I am really trying to come back stronger after being out for so long. Cherop to chase after personal best at Buenos Aires MarathonThe Star( September 19, 2023) I want to have a good time. I pray that it will be favourable this time around Cherop to chase after personal best at Buenos Aires MarathonThe Star( September 19, 2023) Weather can also be a factor and as athletes, we always look forward to favourable conditions. Cherop to chase after personal best at Buenos Aires MarathonThe Star( September 19, 2023) External links Category:Women from Kenya Category:Runners Category:Women in sports Category:1984 births Category:Living people