Sheila Chepkirui

Sheila Chepkirui's achievements place her among Kenya's elite distance runners. Her victory at the 2024 New York City Marathon was a career highlight, and her back-to-back wins at the Nagoya Women's Marathon in 2025 and 2026 demonstrate remarkable consistency. Her 10 km road time of 30:14 ranked her fourth on the world all-time list, a testament to her speed. She has also excelled on the track, with a championship record in the 5000 m at the 2016 African Championships. Chepkirui's ability to compete at the highest level across multiple distances sets her apart.