Bio

PRs

• Half Marathon: 1:56:33.3 (Barney's Run for Warriors)

2017-18: Did not participate in cross country but trained with the team...made her Tallahassee debut in the half marathon at Barney's Run for Warriors (November 18) and finished in 1:56:33.3.

2016-17 (at University of Tampa): Ran in the outdoor track and field season at the University of Tampa. 

High School: Attended high school in Eldoret, Kenya where she participated in cross country...trained under Coach Stanley Serem.

Personal: Born on February 5...daughter of Benedetta and Kipyagan Jepleting...plans to get her B.S. in Nursing.

Getting to Know Dorcas Jepleting

Favorite TV Show: The Ellen Show…Favorite movie: V  for Vendetta…Favorite Food: Chicken and rice…One food you WON’T touch: Shrimp…Favorite Type of Music: Pop…Song/Artist you rarely admit to liking but secretly do: Daughtry…Farthest you’ve ever been from home: The United States...If you could visit any place, it would be: Middle East…My spirit animal is: Lion…The Top thing on my Bucket List is: Visit the Middle East countries…Three words that best describe me are: Determined, curious, funny…Something most people don’t know about me is: I am fluent in four languages…The person I admire most is: My dad…To get ready for a race, I like to: Stretch…Favorite Athlete: David Rudisha…Favorite pro sports team: Chelsea…The best advice I’ve ever received is: Don't worry, be happy… My most memorable moment as an athlete was: Working out with David Rudisha and Paul Chelimo at Eldoret Sports Club.

Follow me on Twitter/Instagram @: Dorcas_morogo