Lawrence Cherono

Lawrence Cherono

Lawrence Cherono (born August 7, 1988) is a Kenyan long-distance runner. He is currently ranked tied with Ethiopians Tamirat Tola and Asefa Mengstu for the 15th fastest marathon of all time based on his 2:04:06 run while winning the Amsterdam Marathon on October 21, 2018. He also won the Amsterdam Marathon in 2017, running a time of 2:05:09, setting the course record, which he broke in 2018.On 15 April 2019, Cherono won the Boston Marathon with a time of 2:07:57. He out-sprinted two-time Boston winner and World Championship Silver medalist Lelisa Desisa on the final block of Boylston Street.On 13 October 2019, Cherono won the 2019 Chicago Marathon with a time of 2:05:45. He out-kicked three other runners in the final 200 meters to win the race.

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