Peninah Arusei

Peninah Arusei Jerop (born 1 January 1979) is a Kenyan professional long-distance runner who specialises in road running competitions, especially the half marathon.

Arusei competed at the 2008 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships finishing fifth and won silver as part of the Kenyan team.

[5] She improved her personal best at the Lille Half Marathon in September, running 1:07:48, but she was beaten to the finish line by débutante Florence Kiplagat.

[6] Arusei was selected for the 2010 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships as a result and she gained the bronze medal, forming the winning Kenyan team with Kiplagat and Joyce Chepkirui.

[7] Her 2011 season stated at the Paris Half Marathon and set a course record time to win the race.

Peninah Jerop Arusei of Kenya at the 2012 World Half Marathon Championships in Kavarna, Bulgaria
Arusei (centre left) at the 2009 Dam tot Damloop .