Timothy Cheruiyot (born 20 November 1995)[2] is a Kenyan middle-distance runner specialising in the 1500 metres. He is the 2020 Tokyo Olympic silver medallist in the event. At the World Athletics Championships, Cheruiyot won the silver medal in 2017 in London, and a gold in 2019 in Doha.
.jpg) Cheruiyot at the Paris Diamond League in 2018 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 November 1995 Bomet, Kenya |
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 65 kg (143 lb)[1] |
| Sport | |
| Country | Kenya |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 1500 metres |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 1500 m: 3:28.28 (Monaco 2021) |
Medal record | |
He took the silver medal in his specialty event at the 2018 and 2022 Commonwealth Games, and is also a two-time African Championship silver medallist from 2016 and 2018. Cheruiyot won the 1500 m Diamond League title on four occasions: in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021.
Career Edit
Early Career: 2014-2016 Edit
World Championship Edit
Achievements Edit
International competitions Edit
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | IAAF World Relays | Nassau, Bahamas | 2nd | Distance medley relay | 9:17.20 |
| World Championships | Beijing, China | 7th | 1500 m | 3:36.05 | |
| 2016 | African Championships | Durban, South Africa | 2nd | 1500 m | 3:39.71 |
| 2017 | World Championships | London, United Kingdom | 2nd | 1500 m | 3:33.99 |
| 2018 | Commonwealth Games | Gold Coast, Australia | 2nd | 1500 m | 3:35.17 |
| African Championships | Asaba, Nigeria | 2nd | 1500 m | 3:35.93 | |
| 2019 | World Championships | Doha, Qatar | 1st | 1500 m | 3:29.26 |
| 2021 | Olympic Games | Tokyo, Japan | 2nd | 1500 m | 3:29.01 |
| 2022 | World Championships | Eugene, OR, United States | 6th | 1500 m | 3:30.69 |
| Commonwealth Games | Birmingham, United Kingdom | 2nd | 1500 m | 3:30.21 |
Diamond League wins and titles Edit
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Nike | |||||
| 2016 | Meeting de Rabat | Rabat, Morocco | 1st | 1500m | 3:33.61 |
| Memorial Van Damme | Brussels, Belgium | 1st | 1500m | 3:31.34 | |
| 2017 | BAUHAUS-galan | Stockholm, Sweden | 1st | 1500m | 3:30.77 |
 Weltklasse Zürich
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Zurich, Switzerland | 1st | 1500m | 3:31.34 | |
| 2018 | Diamond League Shanghai | Shanghai, China | 1st | 1500m | 3:31.48 |
| Prefontaine Classic | Eugene, OR, United States | 1st | One Mile | 3:49.87 | |
| Golden Gala | Rome, Italy | 1st | 1500m | 3:31.22 | |
| Meeting de Paris | Paris, France | 1st | 1500m | 3:29.71 | |
| Herculis | Monaco, Monaco | 1st | 1500m | 3:28.41 | |
| Weltklasse Zürich
|
Zürich, Switzerland | 1st | 1500m | 3:30.27 | |
| 2019 | BAUHAUS-galan | Stockholm, Sweden | 1st | 1500m | 3:32.47 |
| Prefontaine Classic | Eugene, OR, United States | 1st | One Mile | 3:50.49 | |
| Athletissima | Lausanne, Switzerland | 1st | 1500m | 3:28.77 | |
| Herculis | Monaco, Monaco | 1st | 1500m | 3:29.97 | |
| Memorial Van Damme
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Brussels, Belgium | 1st | 1500m | 3:30.22 | |
| 2020 | Herculis | Monaco, Monaco | 1st | 1500m | 3:28.45 |
| BAUHAUS-galan | Stockholm, Sweden | 1st | 1500m | 3:35.79 | |
| 2021 | Doha Diamond League | Doha, Qatar | 1st | 1500m | 3:30.48 |
| BAUHAUS-galan | Stockholm, Sweden | 1st | 1500m | 3:32.30 | |
| Herculis | Monaco, Monaco | 1st | 1500m | 3:28.28 | |
| Weltklasse Zürich
|
Zurich, Switzerland | 1st | 1500m | 3:31.37 | |
National championships Edit
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Nike | |||||
| 2014 | Kenyan Championships | Nairobi | 7th | 800 m | 1:47.32 |
| Kenyan Junior Championships | 3rd | 800 m | 1:45.92 | ||
| 2015 | Kenyan Championships | 2nd | 1500 m | 3:39.25 | |
| Kenyan World Championship Trials | 5th | 1500 m | 3:34.86 | ||
| 2016 | Kenyan Championships | 2nd | 1500 m | 3:37.04 | |
| Kenyan Olympic Trials | Eldoret | 4th | 1500 m | 3:39.30 | |
| 2017 | Kenyan Championships | Nairobi | 1st | 1500 m | 3:41.0 |
| Kenyan World Championship Trials | 2nd | 1500 m | 3:31.05 | ||
| 2018 | Kenyan Commonwealth Games Trials | 1st | 1500 m | 3:34.84 | |
| Kenyan Championships | 1st | 1500 m | 3:34.82 | ||
| 2019 | Kenyan Championships | 1st | 800 m | 1:43.11 | |
| Kenyan World Championship Trials | 1st | 1500 m | 3:34.91 | ||
| 2021 | Kenyan Olympic Trials | 4th | 1500m | 3:34.62 | |
| 2022 | Kenyan Championships | 6th | 1500m | 3:37.81 | |
| Kenyan Commonwealth Games / World Championships Trials | 2nd | 1500m | 3:34.59 | ||
Personal Bests and World Rankings Edit
Personal Bests Edit
- 800 metres – 1:43.11 (Nairobi 2019)
- 1500 metres – 3:28.28 (Monaco 2021)
- One mile – 3:49.64 (Eugene, OR 2017)
- 2000 metres – 5:03.05 (Nairobi 2020)
- 5000 metres – 13:47.2 (Nairobi 2020)
Progression Edit
| Year | Time | Event | Location | Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3:34.86 | Kenyan World Championship Trials | Nairobi, Kenya | August 1 |
| 2016 | 3:31.34 | Brussels Diamond League Meeting | Brussels, Belgium | September 9 |
| 2017 | 3:29.10 | Monaco Diamond League Meeting | Monaco, Monaco | July 21 |
| 2018 | 3:28.41 | Monaco Diamond League Meeting | July 20 | |
| 2019 | 3:28.77 | Lausanne Diamond League Meeting | Lausanne, Switzerland | July 5 |
| 2020 | 3:28.45 | Monaco Diamond League Meeting | Monaco, Monaco | August 14 |
| 2021 | 3:28.28 | Monaco Diamond League Meeting | July 9 | |
| 2022 | 3:30.21 | 2022 Commonwealth Games | Birmingham, United Kingdom | August 6 |
World Rankings Edit
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 6th |
| 2017 | 2nd |
| 2018 | 1st |
| 2019 | 1st |
| 2020 | N/A |
| 2021 | 2nd |
| 2022 | 3rd |
References Edit
- ^ "Timothy Cheruiyot". eurosport.com. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ^ "Timothy Cheruiyot". IAAF. 30 August 2015. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
External links Edit
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