Peris Jerono
Kenyan long-distance runner
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Peris Jerono (born 1990), also known as Peris Jerono Lagat, is a Kenyan long-distance runner specializing in the marathon. Her career highlights include winning the 2021 Rome Marathon and achieving her marathon personal best of 2:28:27 in 2018.
1990 (age 35–36)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Born | Peris Jerono Lagat 1990 (age 35–36) |
| Occupation | Long-distance runner |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Kenya |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | Marathon, Half marathon, 10km Road |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests |
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Career
Peris began her international career competing in road races. She set her personal best in the 10-kilometre road race with a time of 33:23 and her half marathon personal best of 1:13:22 in 2014.[1][2]
In 2018, Peris achieved her marathon personal best of 2:28:27 at the Yellow River Estuary International Marathon, where she finished third.[3]
In 2021 she won the Rome Marathon with a time of 2:29:29.[4]
In 2022, she finished second at the Münster Marathon with a time of 2:28:53.[5] She also took third place at the 2024 Nairobi City Marathon (2:30:43)[6] and third at the 2025 Lagos City Marathon (2:38:09).[7]
Personal bests
Major results
| Year | Competition | Location | Position | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Yellow River Estuary International Marathon | Dongying, China | 3rd | 2:28:27 |
| 2021 | Rome Marathon | Rome, Italy | 1st | 2:29:29 |
| 2022 | Münster Marathon | Münster, Germany | 2nd | 2:28:53 |
| 2024 | Nairobi City Marathon | Nairobi, Kenya | 3rd | 2:30:43 |
| 2025 | Lagos City Marathon | Lagos, Nigeria | 3rd | 2:38:09 |