Peres Jepchirchir Reveals Ultimate Career Dream After Clinching Tokyo World Championship Marathon Title

Reigning World Marathon Champion Peres Jepchirchir has revealed her ultimate career dream — to run and win all seven World Marathon Majors, a challenge that has become her next great pursuit after conquering the world stage in Tokyo.

Fresh from clinching gold at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, where she outlasted Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa in a thrilling duel, Jepchirchir said her focus is now firmly set on completing the prestigious marathon circuit that includes London, Boston, Berlin, Chicago, New York, Tokyo, and Valencia.

“I plan to run all seven World Marathon Majors,” Jepchirchir said in a recent interview on NTV. “Having competed in London and Boston, I hope to complete the remaining ones soon. This year, I’ll run the Valencia Marathon because I skipped London in April, and I still feel strong.”

The 32-year-old, who trains in Kapsabet, has already achieved remarkable success on the global stage. In 2024, she broke Mary Keitany’s women-only marathon record with a time of 2:16:16 at the London Marathon — a mark that stood until Assefa lowered it to 2:15:50 in 2025. 

Yet for Jepchirchir, the pursuit of records has never been the ultimate goal. Instead, she wants to test her endurance, discipline, and mental strength across the world’s toughest marathon routes.

Her recent world title in Tokyo cemented her place among Kenya’s marathon greats, but Jepchirchir insists her journey is far from complete. 

“Winning in Tokyo gave me confidence that I can keep going. I want to experience every major city marathon — each course, each challenge,” she said.

What makes Jepchirchir’s success even more compelling is her unconventional approach to training. Unlike most elite runners, she has no personal coach, instead relying on her instincts, discipline, and self-designed program. “I train myself and believe in competition,” she explained. “

“I am not one to lie to myself because whenever I go to bed, I know I am up against trained athletes, which motivates me to work even harder on my own.”

Her manager, Gianni Demadonna, once doubted her self-coaching method, but her consistent performances — including Olympic, World Half Marathon, and World Championship titles — have silenced any critics. Jepchirchir’s husband, Davies Ngeno, remains her biggest supporter, especially during her demanding long runs.

"Jepchirchir’s inspiration traces back to former New York Marathon champion Mary Keitany, whose dominance encouraged her to dream big. “She made me believe that Kenyan women could rule the marathon world,” Jepchirchir said.

From humble beginnings in Nandi County to global acclaim, Jepchirchir’s story embodies resilience and ambition. Now, as she looks ahead to the next chapter of her career, her mission is clear — to become one of the few athletes in history to conquer all seven World Marathon Majors.

“I’ve achieved many things in my career,” she said, “but completing all the majors — that would be the ultimate finish line.”