Jepchumba Bundotich

Ruth Jepchumba Bundotich is an athletics coach from Kenya.[1]On November 29, 2025, she was named as the 2025 World Athletics Woman of the Year.[2][3] She coached long distance runner from Kenya and world record-holder Agnes Ng’etich.[4] Working with Ikaika Sports Agency and Adidas Running, she helped many young athletes, especially girls. In 2023, Ngetich dedicated her world record achievements to both her mother and coach Ruth Bundotich.[2] The record was later nullified.[5]

References

  1. ^ "RUTH ROCKS! Coach Bundotich Snaps Up Woman of the Year Award". Starconnect Media. November 29, 2025. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Kenya's Jepchumba Bundotich named Woman of the Year". World Athletics. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  3. ^ Oluoch, Luke (November 29, 2025). "Kenya's Ruth Bundotich wins World Athletics Woman of the Year Award". People Daily. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  4. ^ Team, Athletics Kenya Media. "Bundotich crowned World Athletics woman of the year". Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  5. ^ "Agnes Jebet Ngetich — more than a story". Maurten. Retrieved November 30, 2025.