| Intro | Kenyan athlete |
| Is | Athlete |
| From | Kenya |
| Type | Sports |
| Gender | male |
| Birth | 20 November 1995, Kenya |
| Age: | 24 years |
| Star sign | Scorpio |
Timothy Cheruiyot (born 20 November 1995) is a Kenyan middle-distance runner. He won the silver medal at the 2017 World Championships in the 1500 metres event, and has also won the 1500 m Diamond League on three occasions: in 2017, 2018 and 2019.
He won the gold medal in 1500 m at the 2019 World Athletics Championships in Doha, Qatar.
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Kenya | |||||
| 2015 | IAAF World Relays | Nassau, Bahamas | 2nd | Distance medley relay | 9:17.20 |
| World Championships | Beijing, China | 7th | 1500 m | 3:36.05 | |
| 2016 | African Championships | Durban, South Africa | 2nd | 1500 m | 3:39.71 |
| 2017 | World Championships | London, Great Britain | 2nd | 1500 m | 3:33.99 |
| 2018 | Commonwealth Games | Gold Coast, Australia | 2nd | 1500 m | 3:35.17 |
| African Championships | Asaba, Nigeria | 2nd | 1500 m | 3:35.93 | |
| 2019 | World Championships | Doha, Qatar | 1st | 1500 m | 3:29.26 |
Personal bests
- Outdoor
- 800 metres – 1:43.11 (Nairobi 2019)
- 1500 metres – 3:28.41 (Monaco 2018)
- One mile – 3:49.64 (Eugene 2017)