Personal information | |
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Born | Kenya | August 22, 1978
Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[1] |
Weight | 115 lb (52 kg)[1] |
Sport | |
Country | United States |
Sport | Track and field |
Event | 10,000 m |
Club | Atlanta Track Club[1] |
Coached by | Jack Daniels |
Achievements and titles | |
Personal best(s) | 10,000 m: 31:12.68 Marathon: 2:29:45 |
Janet Cherobon-Bawcom (born August 22, 1978) is an American distance runner. She grew up in Kenya, before attending college in the United States. In college, she won three Division II national championships and was named an All-American eight times. She became eligible to compete for the United States in 2011. In 2012, she made the U.S. Olympic team in the 10,000 meters and placed 12th.