Charles Kipkoech Cheruiyot; born December 2, 1964) is a retired middle distance runner from Kenya.
At the 1982 African Championships, he won the 1500 metres gold medal, leaving the famous Saïd Aouita in second place.
In 1983, he broke the world junior record at men's 1500 metres by running 3:34.92 in Munich.
[2] He represented Kenya at the Athletics at the 1988 Summer Olympics and finished 7th in the men's 1500 metres race, which was won by his compatriot Peter Rono.
[5] At the time he was based at Mount St. Mary's University (College) located in Emmitsburg, Maryland.