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Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot

Long-Distance Runner Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot

Profession: Long-Distance Runner

Nationality:
Kenya
Kenyan

Biography: Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot is a Kenyan marathon runner, best known for winning the Boston Marathon four times. He also held the record time for the Boston Marathon from 2006, when he broke the record held by Cosmas Ndeti, until 2010, when his record was superseded by Robert Kiprono Cheruiyot.

Born: September 26, 1978
Birthplace: Kapsabet, Kenya
Age: 45 years old

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra

Historical Events

  • 2003-04-21 107th Boston Marathon: Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot of Kenya men's champion in 2:10:11; Svetlana Zakharova of Russia women's winner in 2:25:19
  • 2006-04-17 110th Boston Marathon: Kenyan double; Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot wins 2nd men's title in 2:07:14; Rita Jeptoo takes women's title in 2:23:38
  • 2007-04-16 111th Boston Marathon: Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot of Kenya goes back-to-back for 3rd title in 2:14:13; Lidiya Grigoryeva of Russia wins women's race in 2:29:18
  • 2008-04-21 112th Boston Marathon: 3rd straight men's title for Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot of Kenya in 2:07:45; Dire Tune of Ethiopia women's winner in 2:25:25

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