Here is all you need to know about Keyan long distance runner Sharon Lokedi including her age, career, bio and fiance
Sharon Lokedi is one of the top finishers at the Boston Marathon 2024. Although Hellen Obiri defended her Marathon title surpassing Lekdi in women’s category, Sharon ended second in the race.
Lokedi finished eight seconds behind Obiri, who recorded a timing of 2:22:37, at the finish line. Edna Kiplagat (2:23:21), Buze Diriba (2:24:04), Senbere Teferi and (2:24:04) came third, fourth and fifth respectively.
Who is Kenya runner Sharon Lokedi, bio, age, height, parents, fiance, career timings and Instagram
Sharon Lokedi is a middle and long-distance runner from Kenya who was born on March 10, 1994 in Burnt Forest, Kenya. The 30-year-old stands 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) tall.
Lokedi was drawn to the University of Kansas (KU), where she pursued her studies in business and nursing.
A look at Sharon Lokedi’s career so far
In 2015, she made her competitive debut in college track and cross country. She received four letters in track at the Kapkenda Girls’ School. She holds the school record in both the 3000- and 5000-meter events. She was even named ‘Best Athlete of the Year,’ in 2013 in school.
In her first year of collegiate competition in 2015, she finished the indoor Husker Invitational in 10:06.11, placing her sixth at the University of Kansas. The following year, she grabbed the Big 12 3000 metre Indoor Championship, placed sixth in the 5000 metre race in 15:58.61, and added a third-place result in the 3000 metre race with a personal record of 9:26.89 at the NCAA Indoors.
Sharon Lokedi’s accomplishment was winning the 10,000-meter race at the 2018 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships which is one of among many. Additionally, she has won 10-time All-American & 12-time Big 12 Championships. On her marathon debut in 2022, she took first place in the New York City Marathon.
A look at Sharon Lokedi’s personal best:
- 3000 meters: 9:14.18 (Chandler, AZ 2021)
- 5000 meters: 15:18.03 (Los Angeles, CA 2020)
- 10,000 meters: 31:11.07 (San Juan Capistrano, CA 2020)
- 5 kilometres: 15:16 (Boston, MA 2022)
- 10 kilometres: 31:06 (Manchester 2022)
- Half marathon: 1:08:14 (New York, NY 2022)
- Marathon: 2:23:23 (New York, NY 2022)
Who are Sharon Lokedi’s parents?
Sharon Lokedi was born to Jonathan and Rose Lokedi. She is not the only child of her parents and has three other siblings Ceddellah Chelimo, Lince Cheptoo and Mercy Chemutai, all younger than her.
Who is Sharon Lokedi dating?
Sharon Lokedi is dating Edward Cheserek, another track and field athlete who is also his fiance.