Peres Jepchirchir Shares Her Ultimate Dream After Winning Tokyo World Championship Marathon

Summary

• Peres Jepchirchir ndiye the reigning Olympic & World Champion
• Her dream ni kuwin all the 7 World Marathon Majors.
• Hizi ni Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, New York, Tokyo, and Valencia.

Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir has outlined her next big ambition after adding the World Championship Marathon title in Tokyo to her growing list of achievements.

The reigning Olympic and World Marathon Champion revealed that her ultimate career goal is to win all seven World Marathon Majors which is an elite circuit that includes Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, New York, Tokyo, and Valencia. For Jepchirchir, this represents the next great milestone in a glittering career already filled with remarkable triumphs.

Fresh from capturing gold at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, where she triumphed over Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa in a fierce battle, Jepchirchir said her focus is now firmly on conquering each of the world’s most prestigious marathon courses.

“I want to run all seven World Marathon Majors,” Jepchirchir told NTV during an interview. “I’ve already done London and Boston, and now I’m preparing for Valencia later this year since I skipped London in April. I still feel strong and ready for more challenges.”

The 32-year-old distance runner, who trains in Kapsabet, has already cemented her status as one of the world’s best. In 2024, she broke Mary Keitany’s women-only marathon record with a time of 2:16:16 at the London Marathon, a record that stood until Assefa bettered it in 2025 with 2:15:50.

However, Jepchirchir insists that chasing records is not her primary motivation. Instead, she’s driven by the thrill of testing her strength, endurance, and focus against the toughest marathon routes around the globe.

Winning in Tokyo Fuels Her Ambition

“Winning in Tokyo gave me the belief that I can keep going,” she said. “Every major city marathon has its own challenges, and I want to experience them all. That’s what keeps me motivated.”

One of the most fascinating aspects of Jepchirchir’s story is her unconventional approach to training. Unlike many elite runners who rely on personal coaches, Jepchirchir designs her own training regimen and trusts her instincts. “I train myself and believe in competition,” she explained. “I can’t lie to myself because I know others are training hard. That thought pushes me to work even harder.”

Her manager, Gianni Demadonna, initially doubted her self-coaching strategy, but her consistent results have proven her right. With Olympic, World Half Marathon, and World Championship titles to her name, Jepchirchir has silenced critics who questioned her methods.

Her husband, Davies Ngeno, is her biggest supporter, often accompanying her during long runs and helping her stay grounded through the pressures of elite competition.

Jepchirchir’s biggest inspiration comes from former New York Marathon champion Mary Keitany, whose success motivated her to aim high. “She made me believe Kenyan women could dominate the marathon world,” Jepchirchir said.

From her modest upbringing in Nandi County to global stardom, Jepchirchir’s journey reflects resilience, determination, and unwavering belief. As she eyes the next phase of her career, her mission is clear to become one of the few athletes in history to win all seven World Marathon Majors.

“I’ve been blessed to achieve many goals in my career,” she said. “But completing all the majors, that would be the ultimate finish line.”