Sarah Kiptoo Cheriwoi Explained

Sarah Kiptoo Cheriwoi (born 1989) is a Kenyan-born long-distance runner who is the winner of the 2014 Casablanca International Marathon as well as the 2013 and 2016 Grandma's Marathon, the 2017 Philadelphia Marathon and several other American road races.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Professional career

Before winning the Grandma's Marathon in June 2013 (and setting a new course record),[5] Kiptoo ran and won several half marathons (as well as 5K and 10K road races) in the Netherlands, Finland, France, and England, while also finishing third at the Helsinki Marathon and top-10 in the Reims à Toutes Jambes, Madrid Half Marathon, Prague Half Marathon and Great Bristol Half Marathon.[6] [7] She took the 30,000-runner Indianapolis Half Marathon woman's win in 2013 as well, clocking a 1:12:26.[8] [9] In May 2013, she was in Cleveland, Ohio, for the Cleveland Rite Aid Marathon. With a time of 2:33:42, Kiptoo won the race while lowering her personal record by more than 10 minutes.[10] She won the race again in 2014.[11]

Her first Grandma's Marathon in 2013 showed her aggressive running style and characteristic fast start. She had trained in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and arrived at the shores of Lake Superior ready to push the pace. She left Everlyne Lagat and clocked 1:11:31 at the half marathon mark, then kept the speed high to break Firiya Sultanova's course-record time from 2003. Kiptoo finished in 2:26:32 and won $20,000 along with a new Toyota Corolla.[12]

She returned to the race in 2014, finishing third. In 2015, she was leading, but Jane Kibii passed her in the last mile. But when she arrived on a humid June day in 2016, things were different. She drank fluids copiously and kept looking over her shoulder to find Clara Santucci and Serkalem Biset Abrha. They wouldn't catch her—she broke the tape in first place with a 2:33:28 finish.[13]

She also ran the California International Marathon in 2013 after the Houston Marathon canceled due to inclement weather. In the Sacramento race, she dueled with Paige Siemers, Jeannette Faber and Pasca Cheruiyot to finish second in 2:31:23, as Rebecca Wade finished first with a course record of 2:29:21.[14] In 2016, she returned to the race in top form. She started in the lead pack and continued to pull ahead of some of the top runners in the nation by winning in 2:31:20, outpacing Stephanie Bruce and Lauren Jimison.[15]

She raced the Big Sur Half Marathon and won back-to-back victories in 2013 and 2014, clocking her personal best half marathon time (1:11:21) in the first win.[16]

In 2014, she was a top competitor at the USATF Half Marathon Championships.[17]

In 2016, Kiptoo was making headlines in her hometown. She took first in the Santa Fe Thunder Half Marathon, winning in 1:15:52 (she had finished second in 2013 and 2014).[18]

In 2017, Kiptoo arrived in Philadelphia with another New Mexican runner, Boniface Kongin. The two would lead men and women in the chilly, windy morning at the Philadelphia Marathon, with Kiptoo finishing in 2:38:13.[19] [20] She returned in 2018 to finish third as Serkalem Biset Abrha set a course record.[21] [22]

In October 2019, Kiptoo and hundreds of other runners had great conditions at the start of the Duke City Marathon in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Wearing her purple Grandma's Marathon T-shirt, she won the race and set her sights on returning to the Philadelphia Marathon.[23]

Kiptoo was back in Kenya after the COVID-19 pandemic hit, but returned to Duluth for the 2021 Grandma's Marathon. She faded out though, and did not finish.[24] [25] [26]

Kiptoo has finished 1st in over 25 races domestically and internationally, winning more than $150,000 in prize money.[27]

Personal life

Kiptoo has 10 siblings. She is the only elite runner in her family. She has two children (as of 2014). Kiptoo lives and trains in New Mexico with the AmeriKenyan Running Club. In the mid-2010s, she worked with agent Scott Robinson.

Achievements

2009BIG 25 BerlinBerlin, Germany7th25K1:32:04
2010Nottingham Half MarathonNottingham, England1stHalf Marathon1:16:54
2010Val-de-Marne Half MarathonNogent-sur-Marne, France1stHalf Marathon1:13:56
2012LidingöloppetStockholm, Sweden4th10K Cross Country Run36:05
2013OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-MarathonIndianapolis, Indiana1stHalf Marathon1:12:26
2013Cleveland MarathonCleveland, Ohio1stMarathon2:33:42
2013Grandma's MarathonDuluth, Minnesota1stMarathon2:26:32
2013Big Sur Half MarathonBig Sur, California1stHalf Marathon1:11:22
2013California International MarathonSacramento, California2ndMarathon2:31:23
2014Cleveland MarathonCleveland, Ohio1stMarathon2:34:58
2014Grandma's MarathonDuluth, Minnesotabgcolor=cc9966 3rdMarathon2:34:55
2014Casablanca International MarathonCasablanca, Morocco1stMarathon2:35:22
2014America's Finest City Half MarathonSan Diego, Californiabgcolor=cc9966 3rdHalf Marathon1:15:38
2014Big Sur Half MarathonBig Sur, California1stHalf Marathon1:13:40
2015OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-MarathonIndianapolis, Indiana1stHalf Marathon1:13:09
2015Cobán International Half MarathonCobán, Guatemala1stHalf Marathon1:17:41
2015Grandma's MarathonDuluth, Minnesotabgcolor=cc9966 3rdMarathon2:32:51
2015America's Finest City Half MarathonSan Diego, Californiabgcolor=cc9966 3rdHalf Marathon1:15:38
2016Grandma's MarathonDuluth, Minnesota1stMarathon2:33:29
2016America's Finest City Half MarathonSan Diego, California2ndHalf Marathon1:15:52
2016St. Paul, Minnesota2ndMarathon2:32:18
2016California International MarathonSacramento, California1stMarathon2:31:20
2017Philadelphia MarathonPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania1stMarathon2:38:14

Notes and References

  1. News: Page . Triola . Everything You Need to Know About the Philadelphia Marathon . 2 October 2019 . Runner's World . Hearst . Easton, Pennsylvania . live . 17 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220216031403/https://www.runnersworld.com/races-places/a29305141/philadelphia-marathon-faq/ . 16 February 2022 . en.
  2. News: Trafeh, Nelson Win National Half-Marathon Titles . 24 July 2013 . Runner's World . Hearst . Easton, Pennsylvania . live . 17 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20201201061439/https://www.runnersworld.com/races-places/a20845920/trafeh-nelson-win-national-half-marathon-titles/ . 1 December 2020 . en.
  3. Web site: Records & Results - Grandma's Marathon. 2022-02-03. grandmasmarathon.com.
  4. News: Timothy . Rapp . Philadelphia Marathon 2017: Boniface Kongin, Sarah Kiptoo Win, Full Results . 19 November 2017 . Bleacher Report . Turner Broadcasting System . San Francisco, California . live . 17 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20171123002734/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2745024-philadelphia-marathon-2017-boniface-kongin-sarah-kiptoo-win-full-results . 23 November 2017 . en.
  5. News: Phil . Bencomo . Sarah Kiptoo Sets New Grandma's Course Record; Bazu Worku Wins Men's Marathon . 23 June 2013 . Lake Superior Magazine . Hearst . Duluth, Minnesota . live . 17 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20181031172439/https://www.lakesuperior.com/blogs/superior-notes/sarah-kiptoo-sets-new-course-record-at-grandmas/ . 31 October 2018 . en.
  6. Web site: Sarah Kiptoo Jeriwoi. World Athletics . 2022. Monaco . 13 February 2022. en . live. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026194339/https://www.worldathletics.org/athletes/kenya/sarah-kiptoo-cheriwoi-14335131. 26 October 2020.
  7. Book: Professional Athlete Biographies. Twin Cities in Motion . 2019. St. Paul, Minnesota . 19 February 2022. en . Sarah Kiptoo.
  8. News: David . Woods . 2013 women's 500 Festival Mini champ Sarah Kiptoo back to defend Saturday . 2 May 2014 . The Indy Star . USA Today Network . Indianapolis, Indiana . en.
  9. Web site: 3 May 2013 . Runners crossing the finish line of the Mini Marathon . WTHR-TV . ABC . Indianapolis, Indiana . 19 February 2022 . en.
  10. Web site: 19 May 2013 . Kenyans Philemon Terer, Sarah Kiptoo run away from field to win Cleveland Marathon. Cleveland Plain Dealer . Advance Local . Cleveland, Ohio . live . 3 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220204161148/https://www.cleveland.com/marathon/2013/05/winner_cleveland_marathon_2013.html . 4 February 2022 . en.
  11. Web site: Cunningham . Kaily . 18 May 2014 . Philip Lagat, Sarah Kiptoo win Cleveland marathon . Morning Journal . MediaNews Group . Lorain, Ohio . 17 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220217203840/https://www.morningjournal.com/2014/05/18/philip-lagat-sarah-kiptoo-win-cleveland-marathon/ . 17 February 2022 . en.
  12. News: Nowacki . Jon . 22 June 2013 . Kiptoo shatters course record. Duluth News Tribune . Forum Communications . Duluth, Minnesota . live . 25 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220225193703/https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/grandmas-marathon-women-kiptoo-shatters-course-record . 25 February 2022 . en.
  13. News: Weegman . Rick . 18 June 2016 . Kiptoo shatters course record . Duluth News Tribune . Forum Communications . Duluth, Minnesota . live . 25 February 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220225195400/https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sports/kiptoo-races-to-second-grandmas-marathon-womens-victory . 25 February 2022 . en.
  14. News: Matt . Kawahara . Temperatures Low, Spirits High: Kenyan's Sprint Shakes Competition . 9 December 2013 . The Sacramento Bee . The McClatchy Company . Sacramento, California . A1, C1, C9 . en.
  15. News: Mark . Billingsley . Oyugi bests training partner, last year's champ, with late kick . 5 December 2016 . The Sacramento Bee . USA Today Network . Sacramento, California . 1A, 3A, 8C . en.
  16. News: Half Marathon set for Sunday . 14 November 2014 . The Californian . Salinas, California . 12A . en.
  17. News: Peter . Gambaccini . Meb Keflezighi Headlines Sunday's U.S. Half Marathon Championship . 17 January 2014 . Runner's World . Hearst . Easton, Pennsylvania . live . 17 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20201001024301/https://www.runnersworld.com/races-places/a20826825/meb-keflezighi-headlines-sundays-u-s-half-marathon-championship/ . 1 October 2020 . en.
  18. News: Santa Fe's Kiptoo on Top . 19 November 2016 . The Santa Fe New Mexican . Tom Cross . Santa Fe, New Mexico . B1 . en.
  19. News: Corey . Sharp . Two New Mexicans are champs in Philly . 20 November 2017 . The Philadelphia Daily News . Philadelphia Media Network . Philadelphia, Pennsylvania . 48 . en.
  20. News: Runners top marathon . 20 November 2017 . The Sentinel . Lee Enterprises . Carlisle, Pennsylvania . A3 . en.
  21. News: Male, female winners set course records . 19 November 2018 . The Philadelphia Inquirer . Philadelphia Media Network . Philadelphia, Pennsylvania . B1, D12, D38 . en.
  22. News: Clay . Shaw . Yae, Abrha Top Philly Marathon . 18 November 2018 . Runner's Gazette . Philadelphia, Pennsylvania . live . 17 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20201124202357/https://runnersgazette.com/2019/01/19/yae-abrha-top-philly-marathon/ . 24 November 2020 . en.
  23. News: Patrick . Newell . Howe, Kiptoo race to top Duke City Marathon . 21 October 2019 . The Albuquerque Journal . Journal Publishing Company . Albuquerque, New Mexico . B1 . en.
  24. News: Pates . Kevin . Marathon Mainstays Unwavering In Pursuit . 19 June 2021 . Star Tribune . Minneapolis, Minnesota . C5 . en.
  25. News: Baihly . Warfield . Kiptoo, Kongin among elite pack racing to repeat as Grandma's Marathon champions . 18 June 2021 . WDIO—TV . ABC . Hubbard Broadcasting . Duluth, Minnesota . video . live . 17 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20210822165228/https://www.wdio.com/sports/grandmas-marathon-elite-runners-boniface-kongin-sarah-kiptoo/6146173/ . 22 August 2021 . en.
  26. News: Matt . Wellens . Grandma's Marathon notebook: Fast, early times hold up for Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon winners . 20 June 2021 . Yahoo! News . Sunnyvale, California . Tribune Publishing . live . 17 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220217200814/https://news.yahoo.com/grandmas-marathon-notebook-fast-early-143100569.html . 17 February 2022 . en.
  27. Web site: Sara Kiptoo. Association of Road Racing Statisticians . 10 February 2022 . Mattole Valley, California. Ken Young. Andy Milroy. live. 4 February 2022 . en . https://web.archive.org/web/20220204161151/https://more.arrs.run/runner/28843. 4 February 2022.

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