Sheila Chepkirui

Sheila Chepkirui

Gabon GabonathleteFemale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%

Sheila Chepkirui is a celebrated marathon runner, famously known for winning the New York City Marathon, and she is among the elite athletes whose talents were cultivated at Kiptere Secondary School in Kericho.

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Sheila Chepkirui's journey from Kenya to marathon running success.

il faces a turning point as oversupply and uncertainty rise
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-11-19
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Last year's winner Sheila Chepkirui was third in 2:20:24.

Obiri powers to New York Marathon win
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-11-02
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Sheila Chepkirui was third in the women's race at the New York Marathon.

Kipruto, Obiri seal Kenyan double at New York Marathon
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-11-02
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Defending champion Sheila Chepkirui finished third in the New York City Marathon.

Ireland’s Fionnuala McCormack finishes 10th in New York City Marathon – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-11-02
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Kenya’s Sheila Chepkirui returns in search of a repeat victory after her composed and controlled run last year.

Kipchoge, Lokedi to lead Kenyan charge at New York Marathon
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-11-01
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