Priscah Jeptoo

Priscah Jeptoo
Priscah Jeptoo at the 2011 Paris Marathon
Personal information
NationalityKenyan
Born (1984-06-26) 26 June 1984 (age 40)
Nandi, Kenya
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Weight108 lb (49 kg)
Sport
CountryKenya Kenya
SportAthletics
EventLong distance running
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
  • Half marathon: 1:06:11
  • Marathon: 2:20:14
Medal record
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2011 Daegu Marathon
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2012 London Marathon

Priscah Jeptoo (born 26 June 1984) is a Kenyan professional long-distance runner who specialises in the marathon. She has won marathons in New York, Paris, Turin, and London and has a best time of 2:20:14 for the distance. She was the runner-up in the marathon at both the World Championships in Athletics in 2011 and the 2012 London Olympics. She ranks third all-time over the half marathon distance with her best of 66 minutes and 11 seconds (and 65:45 minutes on the Great North Run downhill course).