Priscah Jepleting Cherono, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Priscah Jepleting Cherono

Kenyan long-distance runner

Date of Birth: 27-Jun-1980

Place of Birth: Kenya

Profession: long-distance runner, athletics competitor

Nationality: Kenya

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Priscah Jepleting Cherono, née Ngetich (born 27 June 1980 in Kamuiywa, Nandi District) is a Kenyan runner who specialises in the 5000 metres and cross-country running.
She represented Kenya in the 5000 m at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
She is the Kenyan record holder over the two miles distance. She has represented Kenya twice at the World Championships in Athletics, winning the bronze medal in the 5000 m in 2007.
She was the silver medallist in the event at the 2004 African Championships in Athletics.
She has run for her country at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships ten times between 1997 and 2011, helping Kenya to five team medals.
She was the runner-up in the short race at the 2006 edition.