| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Born | (2002-05-15) 15 May 2002 (age 22) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Long distance running |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests | 5000m 15:24.88 (Nairobi, 2023) 10000m 34:09.52 (Hengelo, 2023) 5km (road) (Riga, 2023) 14.28 NR 10km (road) (Valencia, 2023) 30.03 NR |
Joy Cheptoyek (born 15 May 2002) is an Ugandan long distance and cross country runner.
Career
In June 2023, she ran a 10,000 metres personal best in Hengelo, recording a time of 32:09.52. The following month, she ran a new personal best time of 15:24.88 for the 5000 metres, in Nairobi.
In November 2023, she finished sixth over 5km at the World Road Running Championships in Riga, in a Ugandan national record of 14:50.
In January 2024, at the Valencia Ibercaja 10k she ran a new personal best and national record of 30:03.
In March 2024, she was selected for the World Cross Country Championships in Serbia. She was selected for the 5000 metres at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris in August 2024 but did not race.
References
- "Joy Cheptoyek". World Athletics. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- Conrad, Roy (June 5, 2023). "Hengelo CT — Hassan Edges Toward Tokyo Form". Track and Field News. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- "Trials For World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023". World Athletics. 7 July 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- Mugambi, Martin (January 1, 2024). "Chebet makes history as Cheptoyek narrowly misses Podium". The Touchline Sports. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- "Joy Cheptoyek sets 5km National Record in Riga". Sports.mtn.co.ug. 3 October 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- Emeterio Valiente (14 January 2024). "Ngetich smashes world 10km record with 28:46 in Valencia". World Athletics. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- Isabirye, David (27 March 2024). "Uganda presents solid team for 2024 World Cross Country Championships in Serbia". Kawowo. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- "Women's 5000m Results - Paris Olympic Games 2024 Athletics". Watch Athletics. 5 August 2024. Retrieved 8 September 2024.
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