2012-13 Women's Track and Field Roster

Mary Chepkoech

  • Position Mid-Distance/Distance
  • Height 5-5
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Kobujoi, Kenya
  • Highschool AIC Chebisaas Girls School

Biography

2011-2012 (Junior at Morgan State University): Competed in 7 races for the Bears. Ran the best time for the season, 21.27 at Princess Ann, MD. Was a member of the Cross Country team that placed 4th at the MEAC Cross Country Championships.

2010-2011 (Sophomore at University of Alaska Anchorage): Competed during the outdoor track and field season in the heavily competitive distance events…Recorded season-best times at the UNLV Classic in the 800 meters in a time of 2:37.00 and in the 1500 meters at 5:07.26…Ran in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, posting the GNACs 13th-best time in the event at 12:09.61 at the Willamette Invite.

2009-2010 (Freshman at University of Alaska Anchorage): Completed in four races for the Seawolves. Registered a season-best 13th-place finish at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Invite in a time of 21:22.00... Finished 86th at the Sun dodger Invite in a time of 24:18.82…Posted a season-high 11th-place showing at the Hawaii Pacific Invite with a time of 19:35…Competed in the GNAC championship meet, finishing 49th in the 6k event with a time of 24:53 – helping UAA to its second straight title.

Personal: Born Sept. 14, 1988 in Eldoret, Kenya…Major is nursing…Daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Samwel Rotich…Has five siblings: Isaac Rotich, Abraham Rotich, Noah Rotich, Naomy Rotich and Japhet Rotich...Hobbies include singing, traveling and reading. 

Historical Player Information

  • 2011-12Junior

    Mid-Distance/Distance
    5'5"
  • 2012-13Senior

    Mid-Distance/Distance
    5'5"