Robert Kiprono Cheruiyot facts for kids
Robert Kiprono Cheruiyot in the 2010 Boston Marathon near half way point in Wellesley.
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| Personal information | |
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| Full name | Robert Kiprono Cheruiyot |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Ethnicity | Kipsigis Tribe, clan |
| Born | August 10, 1988 Bomet, Rift Valley Province, Kenya |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Running |
| Event(s) | Marathon |
Robert Kiprono Cheruiyot is a famous Kenyan marathon runner. He was born on August 10, 1988. Robert is known for being a "true marathoner" because he mostly runs very long races. He did incredibly well in his first few international marathons, always finishing among the top runners.
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Robert's Running Journey
Robert comes from a place called Bomet in Kenya. His first big international race was the Frankfurt Marathon in 2008. Even though he was new to international racing, he surprised everyone. He won the race and set a new record for the course with a time of 2 hours, 7 minutes, and 21 seconds.
Racing in 2009
In 2009, Robert finished fifth at the Boston Marathon. This is one of the most famous marathons in the world. Later that year, he went back to the Frankfurt Marathon to try and win again. He ran even faster this time, finishing in 2 hours, 6 minutes, and 23 seconds. He came in second place.
Boston Marathon Victory in 2010
Robert won the Boston Marathon in 2010! He set a new course record with an amazing time of 2 hours, 5 minutes, and 52 seconds. This was more than a minute faster than the old record. During the race, Robert and another runner, Deriba Merga, pulled far ahead of everyone else. Robert then started to pull away from Merga and won the race.
After his big win, Robert said he wanted to use his prize money to buy more cows for his farm in Eldoret. He was the seventeenth runner from Kenya to win the men's Boston Marathon in 20 years.
Later Races
Robert competed in the 2010 Chicago Marathon after his Boston win. He finished in sixth place there. In 2011, he returned to defend his title at the 2011 Boston Marathon. He ran a fast time of 2 hours, 6 minutes, and 43 seconds, but finished sixth. He also ran the Frankfurt Marathon again that year, finishing fifth.
Robert trains with William Kiplagat, who is also his coach. Many people sometimes confuse Robert Kiprono Cheruiyot with another famous runner, Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot, because their names are similar. However, they are not related. Robert Kiprono Cheruiyot is from the Kipsigis tribe, and Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot is from the Nandi tribe.
Best Race Times
Robert has achieved some impressive personal best times in his running career:
| Event | Time (h:m:s) | Venue | Date |
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| Half marathon | 1:01:22 | Rotterdam, Netherlands | 13 September 2009 |
| Marathon | 2:05:52 | Boston, USA | 19 April 2010 |
| Marathon | 2:06:23 | Frankfurt, Germany | 25 October 2009 |
Major Achievements
Here are some of Robert's top results in marathons:
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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Representing  Kenya |
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| 2008 | Frankfurt Marathon | Frankfurt, Germany | 1st | Marathon | 2:07:21 |
| 2009 | Boston Marathon | Boston, MA | 6th | Marathon | 2:10:06 |
| Frankfurt Marathon | Frankfurt, Germany | 2nd | Marathon | 2:06:23 | |
| 2010 | Boston Marathon | Boston, MA | 1st | Marathon | 2:05:52 |
| 2010 Chicago Marathon | Chicago, IL | 6th | Marathon | 2:09:28 | |
| 2011 | 2011 Boston Marathon | Boston, MA | 6th | Marathon | 2:06:43 |
| Frankfurt Marathon | Frankfurt, Germany | 5th | Marathon | 2:06:29 | |
