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Vivian CheruiyotKenyan athlete
Date of Birth: 11.09.1983
Country:  Kenya |
Content:
- Biography of Vivian Cheruiyot
- Early Life and Career
- International Success
- World Championships and Laureus World Sports Award
- Olympic Success
- Later Career
- Personal Life
Biography of Vivian Cheruiyot
IntroductionVivian Cheruiyot is a renowned Kenyan athlete who has achieved great success in long distance running. She is a four-time world champion in long distance running, a two-time Olympic medalist in the 2012 Olympics, and an Olympic champion in the 2016 games.
Early Life and Career
Vivian Cheruiyot was born near the city of Keiyo in western Kenya. Her first international success came in 1999 when she won a silver medal at the Junior Cross Country World Championships and a bronze medal at the Junior World Athletics Championships in the 3000 meters event.
International Success
In the 2000 Olympic Games, Cheruiyot finished in 14th place in the final of the 5000 meters event. She won a silver medal in the 5000 meters event at the 2007 World Championships with a time of 14:58.50. In 2010, she won a gold medal in the 5000 meters event at the African Championships.
World Championships and Laureus World Sports Award
In the 2011 World Championships, Cheruiyot achieved a golden double by winning the 5000 meters and 10,000 meters events. Her outstanding performances in 2011 led to her being named the World Sportswoman of the Year by the Laureus World Sports Awards.
Olympic Success
During the 2012 Olympics, Vivian Cheruiyot was considered one of the top contenders in the 5000 meters and 10,000 meters events. She finished in third place in the 10,000 meters event, narrowly missing out on the gold medal. In the 5000 meters event, she finished just 0.48 seconds behind the winner, earning a silver medal.
Later Career
Cheruiyot continued to excel in her career, winning the World's Best 10K race twice. In the 2015 season, she made her debut in international competitions and achieved impressive results, finishing third in the 5000 meters event at the Prefontaine Classic and winning the 10,000 meters event at the Bruxelles Grand Prix.
Personal Life
Vivian Cheruiyot was married to Moses Kiplagat from 2011 to 2012. She has a son named Allan Kiprono, born on October 19, 2013. The identity of the father is unknown.
Overall, Vivian Cheruiyot has established herself as one of the greatest long distance runners in the world, with numerous accolades and achievements to her name. Her determination and talent have made her a role model for aspiring athletes around the globe.
