Peres Jepchirchir

thumb|Peres Jepchirchir nearing halfway point in 2022 Boston Marathon where she got 1st place Peres Jepchirchir (born 27 September 1993) is a Kenyan professional long-distance runner who competes mainly in road running competitions. She won the gold medal in the women's marathon at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Quotes I was so disappointed that I couldn’t defend my title in New York last year (2022) due to an injury, and winning again in Central Park has been my main motivation as I begin my preparations for the autumn...New York is an important step in defending my Olympic gold medal next summer in Paris, and I will do my best to make my family and my country proud. Doug Feinberg, "Defending champion Sharon Lokedi leads loaded New York City Marathon women's field", ClickOnDetroit, August 9, 2023. I was thinking to run maybe 1:04:50, but I'm so happy...it's difficult to run alone. If I had a pacemaker I would run 64 (minutes). Han Jing , "Jepchirchir sets new women-only half marathon world record", Shine, September 5, 2020. “I'm heading to Australia well prepared. I know the race shall be competitive but I will do my best to run an impressive race and finish top-three.” Sydney Marathon: Serial champion Peres Jepchirchir ready to rise Down UnderDailyNation(August 27, 2026) “After missing the London Marathon in April, we decided with my manager to go for the Sydney Marathon.” Sydney Marathon: Serial champion Peres Jepchirchir ready to rise Down UnderDailyNation(August 27, 2026) "I was only able to resume training in late January," Jepchirchir withdraws from London MarathonBBC(14 April 2026) "I know that to be competitive at the London Marathon you have to be at your top level and despite my best efforts, I'm just short of that due to my lack of training." Jepchirchir withdraws from London MarathonBBC(14 April 2026) “I really did not expect to win,” Jepchirchir pips Assefa to world marathon title in TokyoWorld Athletics(September 14,2025) “But when I saw I was 100 metres from the finish, I just started to kick. I found some hidden energy.” Jepchirchir pips Assefa to world marathon title in TokyoWorld Athletics(September 14,2025) “I was so exhausted,” RRW: Consolidated WAC Middle & Long Distance ResultsRoad Race Management(September 22, 2025) “At 100 meters when I saw the finishing line… let me try if I’m going to win,” RRW: Consolidated WAC Middle & Long Distance ResultsRoad Race Management(September 22, 2025)  “Thank God that I managed.” RRW: Consolidated WAC Middle & Long Distance ResultsRoad Race Management(September 22, 2025) “I feel grateful,” RRW: Consolidated WAC Middle & Long Distance ResultsRoad Race Management(September 22, 2025) “I feel good memories here; I was not expecting that.  I love Tokyo.” RRW: Consolidated WAC Middle & Long Distance ResultsRoad Race Management(September 22, 2025) “I guessed that it would be all about a sprint in the last 100 meters,” RRW: Consolidated WAC Middle & Long Distance ResultsRoad Race Management(September 22, 2025)  “It was the same at Paris Olympics when I also finished second and lost to Sifan (Hassan).  But I don’t like to think I lost gold. I always try to be positive and think that I won the silver.” RRW: Consolidated WAC Middle & Long Distance ResultsRoad Race Management(September 22, 2025) "Winning last year's London Marathon was one of the highlights of my career and I was very much looking forward to returning this year to defend my title," Chepngetich and Jepchirchir out of London MarathonBBC(April 18,2025) "Unfortunately, my injury has made this impossible but I am focused on getting healthy again and hope to return to London again in the future when I'm fully fit." Chepngetich and Jepchirchir out of London MarathonBBC(April 18,2025) “I am focused on getting healthy again and hope to return to London again in the future when I’m fully fit,” Ruth Chepngetich and Peres Jepchirchir withdraw from London MarathonThe Guardians(April 18, 2025) “I’m happy to be in Paris,” Peres Jepchirchir sets women-only world recordlondonmarathonevents(April, 2024) “It was my prayer to be there to defend my title. It won’t be easy but I will try my best.” Peres Jepchirchir sets women-only world recordlondonmarathonevents(April, 2024) I was not expecting to run the world record,” Peres Jepchirchir sets women-only world recordlondonmarathonevents(April, 2024) . “With this field, I knew we could beat it but I wasn’t expecting it to be me. Peres Jepchirchir sets women-only world recordlondonmarathonevents(April, 2024) “It means a lot to me to do this in London,” Peres Jepchirchir sets women-only world recordlondonmarathonevents(April, 2024) “As I crossed the Finish Line, I thought about how grateful I am for this to be my last event representing Kenya before I head to Paris.   Peres Jepchirchir sets women-only world recordlondonmarathonevents(April, 2024) “I now know I have a great chance to defend my title.” Peres Jepchirchir sets women-only world recordlondonmarathonevents(April, 2024) "It's my dream to defend the title despite the tension. Expectations are high at home but we have a strong team. I am grateful to run alongside these colleagues. My prayer is to have all of us on the podium," Paris 2024: Peres keeps faith in her teammates as they battle to bring back women marathon goldThe Standard(August 11, 2024)"It will be unbelievable if I defend my title. It will mean a lot though it'll not be easy. I have a lot of tension though this is a different kind of racing (from city marathons) since I am running for my country. It's a tough and stressful one." Paris 2024: Peres keeps faith in her teammates as they battle to bring back women marathon goldThe Standard(August 11, 2024)"I wanted to win three times and make history, and thank God I have made it,” Confidence and good race tactics were key, says Sawe after Riga sweepThe Star(October 01, 2023) “It was my birthday this week and I told my husband I would work extra hard to get the win.” Confidence and good race tactics were key, says Sawe after Riga sweepThe Star(October 01, 2023) “I am so happy for team Kenya,” Confidence and good race tactics were key, says Sawe after Riga sweepThe Star(October 01, 2023) “I knew we would sweep this as a team because I trust my colleagues so much.” Confidence and good race tactics were key, says Sawe after Riga sweepThe Star(October 01, 2023) “I thank God for the win. I didn’t expect to win but I am so happy I was able to go to Latvia and defend my title.” Simiu's says he allowed Sawe to take gold in the spirit of sportsmanshipThe Star(October 03,2023) “I am going to prepare for next month's  New York Marathon and later start preps for next year’s Olympics and my prayer is to be able to defend my titles,” Simiu's says he allowed Sawe to take gold in the spirit of sportsmanshipThe Star(October 03,2023) “New York is a difficult course and I am eyeing victory and not breaking the record. For now, it is difficult to break the record maybe it will take some time because even the last record of 2:14 took some years to break,” Simiu's says he allowed Sawe to take gold in the spirit of sportsmanshipThe Star(October 03,2023) “I believe I have prepared well and having won the race in 2021 which was my first time in New York, I believe I will be able to compete well and reclaim the title,” Eyes on Cheserek, Jepchirchir as Kenyans await New York raceThe Star( November 02,2023) "I'm certainly not going to Budapest for the World Championships. I just want to concentrate on other marathon events for the rest of the season," Jepchirchir to give World Championships a wide berthThe Star( May 24,2023) “Competing on on Sunday is just part of my training as we start another marathon season. I’m still waiting for confirmation from my management on which race I will be competing in next,” Jepchirchir to give World Championships a wide berthThe Star( May 24,2023) "Considering the challenging weather conditions, I am happy with the results I posted in the race. I'm thrilled with the time I set, but I want to beat it in my next event." Jepchirchir to give World Championships a wide berthThe Star( May 24,2023) "I'm not affiliated with any training camp. I've been working out all by myself while preparing for the races," Jepchirchir to give World Championships a wide berthThe Star( May 24,2023) "It was a nice feeling for me to compete at the London Marathon. I was testing my body and I was thrilled with how well I did," Jepchirchir to give World Championships a wide berthThe Star( May 24,2023) “I can say for me it is a risk.” https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/04/18/sports/evans-chebet-peres-jepchirchir-win-elite-races-126th-boston-marathon/?“I was determined that I should win.”https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/04/18/sports/evans-chebet-peres-jepchirchir-win-elite-races-126th-boston-marathon/? “Ababel was strong,” Peres Jepchirchir Storms Down Boylston to Win 2022 Boston MarathonRunner's World(April18, 2022) “I was feeling the pace and it was not easy, it was tough. So I decided to push for the first time, but I feel I am tired, so I decided to go back [behind] Ababel.” Peres Jepchirchir Storms Down Boylston to Win 2022 Boston MarathonRunner's World(April18, 2022) “I was not expecting to win, but I’m feeling grateful,” Peres Jepchirchir Storms Down Boylston to Win 2022 Boston MarathonRunner's World(April18, 2022) “I love my competitors, because I can’t make [a fast race] by myself,” Peres Jepchirchir Storms Down Boylston to Win 2022 Boston MarathonRunner's World(April18, 2022) “I knew that when we push together, we can run [a] good race. For me, I like helping my fellow. I’m grateful.” Peres Jepchirchir Storms Down Boylston to Win 2022 Boston MarathonRunner's World(April18, 2022) “I came to realize Boston is Boston. It’s a tough course, but I am happy for my victory.” https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/04/18/sports/evans-chebet-peres-jepchirchir-win-elite-races-126th-boston-marathon/? “I can say that this was a difficult race for me. I came to realize, Boston is Boston. It’s a tough course,” Boston Marathon by the numbersboston.com(April 18, 2022) “I’m very excited to return to New York to defend my title and run an even faster time at this year’s TCS New York City Marathon,” Peres Jepchirchir to Defend Title at 2022 TCS New York City MarathonNew York Road Runners(June 13,2022) “As a mother and a role model, I’m also motivated to inspire the next generation of female runners as I race through the five boroughs and raise the bar for women everywhere.” Peres Jepchirchir to Defend Title at 2022 TCS New York City MarathonNew York Road Runners(June 13,2021)“It was my great honour to be the winner of the New York City Marathon, the only champion of the Olympics to win the New York City Marathon,”Golden celebrations for Jepchirchir and Korir in New York WorldAthletics( November 07,2021)“It was a great opportunity for me and it was my plan. My preparation was short, but I tried my best.”Golden celebrations for Jepchirchir and Korir in New York WorldAthletics( November 07,2021)“That time, I accelerated, and I won my gold medal in Poland,”Golden celebrations for Jepchirchir and Korir in New York WorldAthletics( November 07,2021)“For sure, I knew myself and my finishing kick. When I am with people and I see the finish line, I just get some extra energy and I don’t know where it has come from, but I knew it would lead to victory.”Golden celebrations for Jepchirchir and Korir in New York WorldAthletics( November 07,2021)''' "When I was there I said, 'Wow, I'm going to make it.' So I pushed the pace because I knew I was going to win," Olympics: Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir wins women's marathon with late burststraitstimes(August 07, 2021) "I'm so, so happy because we win as Kenya, first and second ... I'm happy, for my family, happy for my country Kenya for supporting us." Olympics: Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir wins women's marathon with late burststraitstimes(August 07, 2021) "It was so hot, it was not easy. I'm just thankful I managed (to cope) with that weather," Olympics-Athletics-Jepchirchir's 'tough mind' powers her to victory in women's marathonnippon(August 07, 2021) "It feels good." Olympics-Athletics-Jepchirchir's 'tough mind' powers her to victory in women's marathonnippon(August 07, 2021) "It was difficult, I had to lose weight (after pregnancy)," Olympics-Athletics-Jepchirchir's 'tough mind' powers her to victory in women's marathonnippon(August 07, 2021) "But Natalia was a blessing from God." Olympics-Athletics-Jepchirchir's 'tough mind' powers her to victory in women's marathonnippon(August 07, 2021) "I pushed on the pace (and when I opened the gap) it was like, 'wow, I'm going to make it. I'm going to win,' Olympics-Athletics-Jepchirchir's 'tough mind' powers her to victory in women's marathonnippon(August 07, 2021) External links Category:Living people Category:Women from Kenya Category:1993 births Category:Women born in the 1990s Category:Runners Category:Sportspeople from Kenya