Vivian Cheruiyot keen to quit running on a high
(From L) Second-placed Enat Tirusew of Ethiopia, winner Mestawut Fikir of Ethiopia and third-placed Vivian Cheruiyot of Kenya pose on the podium of the women’s marathon during the 2024 Paris Marathon, in Paris on April 7, 2024. (Photo by Emmanuel Dunand / AFP)
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Former world
5000- and 10000-meter champion Vivian Cheruiyot says she is planning to retire
from athletics in the next one or two years.
Speaking after
the London Marathon on Sunday, Cheruiyot said she still has a couple of races
to go, and she will hang up her spikes after a stellar career in long-distance
races.
“I think I am
going to do a couple of marathons. I don’t have much time to run. I think in
one or two years I will hang up my spikes,” said Cheruiyot
Cheruiyot is
impressed despite finishing fifth in the London Marathon after deciding to join
the race late.
“I am happy with
my performance in London. I gave my best in the race despite changing my plans
in the last minute because I was to race in Hamburg on the same day, so I am
pleased to have the organizers allow me in the last minute,” added Cheruiyot
Cheruiyot is now
focused on winning a few more races before bowing out on a high.
“I will keep
working hard and giving my best in every race, and I hope to end my career on a
high, which I know with hard work and dedication it will be possible,” stated
the former champion.
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