Joy Cheptoyek

Joy Cheptoyek (born 15 May 2002) is an Ugandan long distance and cross country runner.[1]

Joy Cheptoyek
Personal information
NationalityUgandan
Born (2002-05-15) 15 May 2002
Sport
SportAthletics
EventLong distance running
Achievements and titles
Personal bests5000m 15:24.88 (Nairobi, 2023)
10000m 34:09.52 (Hengelo, 2023)
5km (road) (Riga, 2023) 14.28 NR
10km (road) (Valencia, 2023) 30.03 NR

Career

In June 2023, she ran a 10,000 metres personal best in Hengelo, recording a time of 32:09.52.[2] The following month, she ran a new personal best time of 15:24.88 for the 5000 metres, in Nairobi.[3]

In November 2023, she finished sixth over 5km at the World Road Running Championships in Riga, ina Ugandan national record of 14:50.[4][5]

In January 2024, at the Valencia Ibercaja 10k she ran a new personal best and national record of 30:03.[6]

In March 2024, she was selected for the World Cross Country Championships in Serbia.[7]

References
  1. "Joy Cheptoyek". World Athletics. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  2. Conrad, Roy (June 5, 2023). "Hengelo CT — Hassan Edges Toward Tokyo Form". Track and Field News. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  3. "Trials For World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023". World Athletics. 7 July 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  4. Mugambi, Martin (January 1, 2024). "Chebet makes history as Cheptoyek narrowly misses Podium". The Touchline Sports. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  5. "Joy Cheptoyek sets 5km National Record in Riga". Sports.mtn.co.ug. 3 October 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  6. Emeterio Valiente (14 January 2024). "Ngetich smashes world 10km record with 28:46 in Valencia". World Athletics. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  7. Isabirye, David (27 March 2024). "Uganda presents solid team for 2024 World Cross Country Championships in Serbia". Kawowo. Retrieved 30 March 2024.


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