Jackline Chepngeno (born 16 January 1993)[1] is a Kenyan long-distance runner.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Born | 16 January 1993 Kenya |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Kenya |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | 3000 metres, 5000 metres, 10000 metres, Cross country running |
Career
editChepngeno won the Under-20 bronze medal at the 2009 World Cross-Country Championships over a 6 km course, with Genzebe Dibaba of Ethiopia claiming the gold and Mercy Cherono of Kenya taking silver.[2]
Having been out of competition for five years due to two serious leg injuries, Chepngeno finished second behind Joyce Chepkirui in the 10,000m at the Kenyan national championships in July 2015, with a time of 32.08.18.[3]
In 2016 she won the women's section of the Nandi Tea Half Marathon, having been in fourth place at 6 km before taking the lead from 7 km and maintaining the lead position until the end.[4] A few months later she took silver in the 10,000m at the Africa Senior Championships in South Africa with a time of 31:27:73.[5]
Medal performances
editSource: World Athletics[1]
| Medal | Championships | Event | Time | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | 2009 IAAF World Cross Country Championships | Cross country running | 20:27 | Golf Club Al Bisharat, Amman (JOR) | 28 March 2009 |
| Silver | 2009 World Youth Championships in Athletics | 3000 metres | 9:05.93 | Bressanone (ITA) | 8 July 2009 |
| Silver | 2016 African Championships in Athletics | 3000 metres | 31:27.73 | Durban (RSA) | 25 June 2016 |
References
edit- ^ a b "Jackline CHEPNGENO". worldathletics.org. World Athletics. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
- ^ Phillips, Luke (28 March 2009). "Athletics: Ethiopia, Kenya share spoils at world cross". Agence France-Presse – via NewsBank. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
- ^ "Athletics: Kiprop looks to Monaco run to boost world title hopes". Agence France-Presse. 10 July 2015 – via NewsBank. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
- ^ "Kiptum, Chepng'eno prosper". The Star. Amman, Jordan. 21 March 2016 – via NewsBank. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
- ^ "Nyirarukundo qualifies for Rio Olympic Games". The New Times. Kigali, Rwanda. 27 June 2016 – via NewsBank. Retrieved 4 February 2020.