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Timothy Cheruiyot

Also known as: Timo

Timothy Cheruiyot — former world 1500m champion and two-time Commonwealth Games silver medalist, preparing for 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games Mile event.

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In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Standard

    brate the 4x4 relay during the Athletics Championships and trials for Commonwealth Games on June 20, 2026. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Reigning Commonwealth Games 100m champion Ferdinand Omanyala, world 800m champion Lilian Odira and former world 1,500m champion Timothy Cheruiyot

    Omanyala leads Kenyan squad for Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Today

  1. Belgut Half Marathon races in Kericho to fund educational scholarships

    Over 5,000 runners will compete in the 2026 Belgut Half Marathon on August 23, featuring races of 21km, 10km, and 5km with top prizes of Sh500,000. The event, organised by Belgut MP Nelson Koech, aims to raise funds for bursaries and educational scholarships for bright, needy, orphaned and vulnerable students.

    9 hours ago · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. Munguti, Chebet lead Belgut Half Marathon with 5,000 runners

    More than 5,000 runners will compete in the 2026 Belgut Half Marathon on August 23 in Kericho County, with the race founded by MP Nelson Koech to raise funds for bursaries and educational scholarships for vulnerable students.

    17 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Sunday 2 August

  1. Ruto congratulates Team Kenya on 12-medal Commonwealth Games haul

    President William Ruto has congratulated Team Kenya for winning 12 medals (three gold, four silver, five bronze) at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, where the country finished 12th overall. The President praised individual gold medallists Edmund Serem, Mathew Kipchumba Kipsang and Faith Cherotich, as well as medallists across other events.

    2 August 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 1 August

  1. Kinyamal bids for third consecutive Commonwealth 800m title

    Wyclife Kinyamal will compete in the men's 800m final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, seeking to win an unprecedented third consecutive Commonwealth title after victories in 2018 and 2022. Fellow Kenyan Kelvin Loti also advanced to the final after their semi-final performances.

    1 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 17 July

  1. Kenyan athletes chase Diamond League final qualification points

    As the Diamond League circuit nears its conclusion, Kenyan stars Edmund Serem, Simon Koech, and Emmanuel Wanyonyi are among those competing for points to qualify for the finals in Brussels on September 4-5. Wanyonyi leads the 800m/1000m standings with 22 points after setting a 1000m world record in Monaco, while Serem and Koech have already secured their places in the final.

    17 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Cheruiyot targets Commonwealth gold after two silver medals

    Timothy Cheruiyot, a former world 1500m champion and two-time Commonwealth Games silver medalist, aims to win gold at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (July 23 – August 2, 2026). Cheruiyot qualified by winning at Kenya's national trials and will lead Kenya's squad for the newly introduced Mile event.

    15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 2 July

  1. Kipyegon returns to Hayward Field for Prefontaine Classic mile race

    Faith Kipyegon, a three-time Olympic champion, headlines Kenya's team at Saturday's Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, competing in the women's mile and taking on a world-class field including compatriot Dorcus Ewoi and athletes from Australia and Britain. Kenya also features world silver medallist Lilian Odira in the women's 800m against Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson.

    2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 25 June

  1. Team Kenya prepares for 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

    Team Kenya has entered final preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (July 23–August 2), shifting from individual qualification trials to intensive residential training camps. Athletes including former world champion Timothy Cheruiyot are focusing on teamwork to maximize Kenya's medal prospects, particularly in middle and long-distance running.

    25 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Team Kenya begins Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games preparations

    Following national trials, Team Kenya has entered camp to prepare for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games (July 23–August 2), with a focus on unified tactical strategy and team-first philosophy rather than individual achievement. Timothy Cheruiyot and other returning athletes emphasize coordinated race mechanics among training partners to secure medals for Kenya.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Team Kenya enters Glasgow Commonwealth Games camp

    Team Kenya has completed national trials and is preparing for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games (July 23–August 2), focusing on coordinated team strategy and unified tactics to secure a dominant medal haul. The delegation prioritises collective success over individual ambitions, with returning athletes like 1,500m specialist Timothy Cheruiyot emphasising coordinated race mechanics among training partners.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 21 June

  1. Omanyala, Odira, Cheruiyot named to Kenya Commonwealth Games team

    Reigning Commonwealth Games 100m champion Ferdinand Omanyala, world 800m champion Lilian Odira, and former world 1,500m champion Timothy Cheruiyot have been named to Kenya's athletics squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, following national trials at Nyayo National Stadium.

    21 June 2026 · The Standard

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