Sharon Cherop
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Sharon Jemutai Cherop is a Kenyan long-distance runner who specialises in the marathon. She won a bronze medal at the age of sixteen in the 5000 metres at the World Junior Championships. She was the b
Cherop at the half-way point of the 2012 Boston Marathon
Jemima Sumgong
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Jemima Jelagat Sumgong is a Kenyan long-distance runner specializing in marathon races.
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…finished seventh but knocked three seconds off her best with a run of 2:22:39 hours. Three months later she ran at the 2012 Boston Marathon and defeated Jemima Sumgong in a sprint finish to win the race a time of 2:31:50 hours (slowed by warm temperatures). In spite of this, she was not selected for the Kenyan Olympic…
Sumgong at the 2016 Olympics