Here is all you need to know about Faith Cherotich along with her biography, age and height as the Kenyan runner wins the Rising Star of the Year award
Faith Cherotich, a teenage Kenyan athlete, made a lasting impression in the World Athletics Championships in Budapest 23.
Who is Kenya runner Faith Cherotich, biography, age, height, parents, education and birth place
At the redesigned World Athletics awards event in Monaco, France, on Monday night, she and her compatriot Emmanuel Wanyonyi were recognised for their outstanding accomplishments at the World U20 level.
A name synonymous with steeplechase greatness, Faith Cherotich, won the bronze in the 3000m steeplechase. The youngster never stopped stunning audiences with her extraordinary talent. She had previously won gold in 2022 and bronze in the world U20 competition.
She not only qualified for the world U20 all-time list with an incredible time of 8:59.65, but she also finished third in the Diamond League Final held in Eugene. At the World Cross Country Championships, the rising star demonstrated her abilities in cross-country running by placing fourth in the U20 race.
Female Rising Star winner 👑
Faith Cherotich 🇰🇪 is your Female Rising Star of the Year 🙌#AthleticsAwards pic.twitter.com/Xl1yIEMzUC
— World Athletics (@WorldAthletics) December 11, 2023
Who is Faith Cherotich?
Faith Cherotich is a Kenyan athlete who specialises in the 3000 metres steeplechase and was born on July 13, 2004 but her height isn’t known.
Faith Cherotich, a 19-year-old Form Four student at Kaliyet Secondary School in Kericho County has already etched her name in the annals of athletics.
A look at Faith Cherotich’s career
She should be acknowledged for her achievements in 2023, which included taking home a bronze in the World Championships in the fiercely competitive 3000m steeplechase.
At just 17 years old, she won the medal in the 2021 World Athletics Under-20 Championships, which were held in Nairobi. Cherotich enhanced her bronze to gold at the World U20 Championships in California a year later.
She participated in the Diamond League Meeting in Doha, Qatar, showcasing her passion for senior competition by fighting hard to place third. She also shocked the public by outperforming senior competitors and coming in second at the Kip Keino Classic.
Who are Faith Cherotich’s parents?
Ann Keter is Faith Cherotich’s mother. Her father’s name is not known. However, she mentioned her parents when she won her third gold at the World Under 20 Athletics Championships at Moi Stadium, Kasarani in 2022. As per The Star outlet, she said:
“This is a special medal for my family led by my parents and coaches, more so to the almighty God for the good health.”