Emily Chebet

About

Long-distance runner and cross-country skier who won gold in the senior race of the 2010 and 2013 World Cross Country Championships.

Before Fame

She was born and raised in Ainamoi, Kenya.

Trivia

She took bronze in the 2006 African Championships in the 10,000 meter race.

Family Life

Her father Joel Rono was also a runner.

Associated With

Fellow Kenyan Linet Masai also competed in the 2010 World Cross Country Championships senior race, finishing second behind Chebet.