Vibian Chepkirui
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Vibian Chepkirui |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Born | June 5, 1994 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Long-distance running (10,000 metres, Half marathon, Marathon) |
Vibian Chepkirui (born 5 June 1994) is a Kenyan long-distance runner who competes internationally in road races, particularly the marathon. She is best known for her back-to-back victories at the Vienna City Marathon, where she also set the course record in 2022.[1]
Career
[edit]Chepkirui emerged on the elite road racing scene in the early 2020s. In 2021, she recorded a personal best of 31:09.42 in the 10,000 metres and ran 1:08:02 in the half marathon in Lisbon.[2]
She made her marathon debut at the 2021 Vienna City Marathon, winning in 2:24:29. She returned in 2022 and defended her title with a dominant performance of 2:20:59, setting a new course record and personal best.[3][4]
In 2023, Chepkirui won the Publix Atlanta Half-Marathon in 1:08:45 and claimed victory at the Beijing Marathon in 2:21:57.[5]
In 2024, she finished 13th at the Boston Marathon with a time of 2:27:23.[5] The following year, she placed fourth at the Rotterdam Marathon in 2:22:27. Ahead of the 2025 Vienna City Marathon, she aimed to become only the second woman to win the race three times, following Nancy Kiprop. Despite a strong effort, she faced tough competition from Rebecca Tanui.[6][7][8][9]
Personal bests
[edit]- 10,000 metres – 31:09.42 (2021)[2]
- Half marathon – 1:08:02 (2021)[2]
- Marathon – 2:20:59 (Vienna, 2022)[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Vibian Chepkirui aims for history in Vienna". Vienna City Marathon. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Vibian Chepkirui – Athlete Profile". World Athletics. World Athletics. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ "Record holder Vibian Chepkirui chases third win in Vienna". Athletics Africa. 19 February 2025. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ "Vibian Chepkirui, the 2022 Vienna City Marathon Champion talks about her next big plan". RunBlogRun. 24 May 2022. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Chepkirui, Vibian – RRM Online Guide". RRM Online Guide. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ "Course record holder Vibian Chepkirui aims for third Vienna triumph". Watch Athletics. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ "Vibian Chepkirui eyes historic third victory at 2025 Vienna City Marathon". Eastleigh Voice. 19 February 2025. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ "Chepkirui faces strong challenge from Tanui in her historic quest in Vienna". Athletics Africa. 4 April 2025. Retrieved 11 June 2025.
- ^ "Vibian Chepkirui hofft auf dritten VCM-Triumph". RunUp. Retrieved 11 June 2025.