Vivian Cheruiyot

Vivian Cheruiyot, born on September eleventh, nineteen eighty-three, is a distinguished Kenyan long-distance runner who has made her mark on the global athletics stage. Her illustrious career includes representing Kenya at the Summer Olympics in two thousand, two thousand eight, two thousand twelve, and two thousand sixteen. At the London Olympics in two thousand twelve, she secured a silver medal in the five thousand metres and a bronze in the ten thousand metres, showcasing her exceptional talent.

In two thousand sixteen, Cheruiyot achieved remarkable success at the Rio Olympics, where she not only won gold in the five thousand metres but also earned a silver medal in the ten thousand metres, setting a new Olympic record in the process. Her prowess extends beyond the Olympics; she claimed the silver medal in the five thousand metres at the two thousand seven World Championships in Athletics and became the world champion in the same event at the two thousand nine edition, repeating this feat in two thousand eleven while also clinching gold in the ten thousand metres.

Her accolades continued to grow as she added another gold medal for the ten thousand metres at the two thousand fifteen World Championships in Athletics. In two thousand ten, she showcased her versatility by winning a silver medal in the three thousand metres at the World Indoor Championships, followed by a series of outdoor five thousand metres titles, including victories at the Commonwealth Games, African Championships, and the Continental Cup, along with the prestigious Diamond League title.

Cheruiyot is a three-time Diamond League champion, having triumphed in the two thousand eleven and two thousand twelve editions as well. She holds the Kenyan records for the two thousand metres and ten thousand metres, further solidifying her status as one of the best in her field. In recognition of her outstanding achievements, she was honored as the Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year in two thousand twelve. Cheruiyot is affectionately known by her nickname, 'pocket rocket', a testament to her explosive speed and competitive spirit.