Athletes - women
JOAN CHELIMO MELLY / KENYAHalf marathon PB: 1:05:04, Prague 2018Joan was born in Waunifor, a high-altitude village in Keiyo, Kenya. She has a daughter named Ariana Kechei (meaning - star), and four younger siblings whom she supports by taking care of their education. |
NETSANET GUDETA KEBEDE (ETHIOPIA)Half marathon PB: 1:05:45, Ras Al Khaimah 2019Netsanet grew up in the town of Bekoji, Ethiopia and she started with athletics while in school. She comes from the same village as the great champion, Tirunesh Dibaba, with Netsanet understanding early in her career that hard work is mandatory for growth and success. |
VIBIAN CHEPKIRUI / KENYAHalf marathon PB: 1:09:28, Santa Pola 2020RunCzech Racing Vibian was born in Ngechek village, a small location inside the Nandi Forest. Her nickname is Stone, because when she was younger she did not want to run with men and was pulling a “stone-face”, not showing any emotions. |
PERES JEPCHIRCHIR / KENYAHalf marathon PB: 1:05:06, Ras Al Khaimah 2017Peres was born in Kenya, in a small town called Turbo Village near the border with Uganda. Now she lives with her husband in Kapsabet. Her mother passed away when she was only two years old. As a child, Peres was interested in running, however it was her brother who inspired her to start training professionally. She enjoys singing Gospel songs and attending church gatherings. |
SHEILA CHEPKIRUI / KENYAHalf marathon PB: debutSheila was born in Kiprobonyit village, Bomet County, Kenya. She is the only girl in the family and has three brothers. Her parents are farmers. |
SENBERE TEFERI SORA / ETHIOPIA
Half marathon PB: 1:05:32, Valencia 2019
EDITH CHELIMO / KENYA
Half marathon PB: 1:05:52, Cardiff 2017
DORCAS JEPCHIRCHIR TUITOEK / KENYA
Half marathon PB: 1:06:33, Istanbul 2019
DORCAS JEPCHUMBA KIMELI / KENYA
Half marathon PB: 1:07:10, Barcelona 2020
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