Betty Chepkwony
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Betty Chepkwony |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Born | April 26, 1995 Kenya |
| Occupation | Long-distance runner |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Kenya |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Marathon, Half marathon, 10km Road |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests |
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Betty Chepkwony (born 26 April 1995) is a Kenyan long-distance runner specializing in the marathon. She is a two-time winner of the Rome Marathon, securing titles in 2023 with a personal best of 2:23:02 and again in 2025.
Career
Chepkwony started her international career primarily in road races. She set her personal best in the 10-kilometre road race with a time of 32:46 in 2019.[1] Her half marathon personal best stands at 1:14:06, achieved in 2024.[1]
Chepkwony won the 2023 Rome Marathon with a new personal best time of 2:23:02.[2][3]
She reclaimed her title at the 2025 Rome Marathon. In a hard-fought race, Chepkwony pulled away in the final kilometers to win in 2:26:16.[4][3] She also finished ninth in the 2024 Frankfurt Marathon with a time of 2:25:13.[5]
Personal bests
- Marathon: 2:23:02 – Rome, 2023[1][2]
- Half Marathon: 1:14:06 – 2024[1]
- 10 Kilometres Road: 32:46 – 2019[1]
Major results
| Year | Competition | Location | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Rome Marathon | Rome, Italy | 1st | 2:23:02 |
| 2024 | Frankfurt Marathon | Frankfurt, Germany | 9th | 2:25:13 |
| 2025 | Rome Marathon | Rome, Italy | 1st | 2:26:16 |
References
- ^ a b c d e "Betty CHEPKWONY – World Athletics profile". World Athletics. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Walelegn wins again in Seoul, Obiri and Kiplimo conquer New York - World Athletics (Includes Rome Marathon results)". World Athletics. 19 March 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
Betty Chepkwony (KEN) 2:23:02. ... Chepkwony and Allam smash PBs to win at Rome Marathon.
- ^ a b "Betty Chepkwony Reclaims Her Rome Marathon Title". Athletics News. 17 March 2025. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
The 29 year-old who won this race two years ago, led a pack of eight runners... winning in a time of 2:26.16... "It's my second victory here in Rome, after the one in 2023, it was a bit of a cold and windy day.
- ^ "Robert Ngeno and Betty Chepkwony Claim Victory at the Rome Marathon". Watch Athletics. 17 March 2025. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
Chepkwony maintained her lead to the finish, winning in 2:26:16—securing her second Rome Marathon title, two years after her 2023 victory in a personal best of 2:23:02.
- ^ "Running News Tagged #Betty Chepkwony". My BEST Runs. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
9th, '24 Mainova Frankfurt Marathon (2:25:13)