Kansas State University Athletics

2023 Cross Country Roster

K-State Cross Country competes at the Bob Timmons Challenge, August 31, 2024. 

(Photo: Austin Van Meter/K-State Sports)
Photo by: Austin Van Meter/K-State Sports
Christine Jerono

Christine Jerono

  • Class:
    Freshman
  • High School:
    Ndurio Secondary
  • Hometown:
    Kobujoi, Kenya
TFRRS Link (Personal Bests)

Personal Bests (Cross Country)
 6k  21:10.7 (Big 12 Championship, 11/1/24)
 5k  18:51.7 (Bob Timmons Classic, 8/31/24)

HONORS
  • 2024-25 Academic All-Big 12 Team (Track & Field)

AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2024)
  • Raced in all five meets her first year, including the NCAA Midwest Regional (11/15/24) where she ran in the 6k with a time of 21:25.0, placing 89th.
  • Recorded her 6k personal best at the Big 12 Championship (11/1/24), leading the Wildcats in 21:10.7, finishing 51st. Her time is now no. 21 in the K-State all-time top-25.
  • At the Bradley Pink Classic (10/28/24) she ran in the 6k in 21:23.7, placing 53rd.
  • Ran in her first 6k at the Gans Creek Invitational (9/27/24) with a time of 21:49.2, finishing in 126th place.
  • Running in her first meet at the Bob Timmons Classic (8/31/24) she ran in the 5k with a time of 18:51.7 in the top-10 at 9th place.

AS A FRESHMAN (2023)
Did not compete during the season.


Personal Bests (Track)
 Mile  4:59.50 (Red Raider Invitational, 1/24/25)
 1500 Meters  4:25.02 (Ward Haylett Invitational, 5/9/25)
 3000 Meters  9:48.94 (Big 12 Championship, 2/28-3/1/25)
 5000 Meters  16:47.51 (DeLoss Dodds Invitational, 1/31-2/1/25)
 10000 Meters  36:01.24 (Big 12 Championship, 5/15-17/25)

AS A FRESHMAN (2024-25)
OUTDOOR
  • At the Big 12 Championship (5/15-17/25) she ran in the 10,000 meters for the first time in 36:01.24.
  • Ran in the 1,500 meters for the first time at the Ward Haylett Invite (5/9/25) with a runner-up time of 4:25.02.
  • Competed in the Oregon Team Invite (4/19/25) in the 5,000 meters in 17:31.94 in 10th place.
  • Started the season at the KT Woodman Classic (4/11-12/25) in the 5,000 meters, finishing 4th with a time of 17:14.48.
INDOOR
  • Recorded her 3,000 meters personal best at the Big 12 Championship (2/28-3/1/25) with a time of 9:48.94.
  • At the Tyson Invite (2/14-15/25) she ran in the 3,000 meters invite race with a time of 10:02.65.
  • During her first 5,000 meters race at the DeLoss Dodds Invite (1/31-2/1/25) she won with a time of 16:47.51, no. 4 in the K-State all-time top-10.
  • Ran her first mile at the Red Raider Invite (1/24/25) under 5 minutes with a 8th place time of 4:59.50.
  • Competed in her first collegiate track meet at the KU-KSU-WSU Triangular (1/17/25) in the 3,000 meters with a 4th place time of 9:49.19.

AS A FRESHMAN (2023-24)
Did not compete during the indoor or outdoor seasons.


PRIOR TO K-STATE
  • Attended Ndurio Secondary High in Kobujoi, Kenya.
  • Regional Secondary School cross country and 5,000 meter champion.

IN THE CLASSROOM
  • Majoring in Athletic Training

PERSONAL
  • Daughter of Alice Jeptoo and Benjamin Kirwa Kemei
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