Dennis Cheruiyot
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- Hometown:
- Eldoret, Kenya
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- Year:
- Sophomore
Bio
Dennis Cheruiyot
Sophomore | Men’s Cross Country / Track & Field
Events: 5K, 10K, Cross Country
- Hometown: Eldoret, Kenya
- Parent: James Moiben
- Date of Birth: March 1, 1995
- Previous School: West Texas A&M University
- Intended Major: Exercise Science
Dennis Cheruiyot joins the South Plains College men’s cross country and track and field teams as a sophomore for the 2025–2026 season, specializing in the 5K, 10K, and cross country events. Originally from Eldoret, Kenya, Dennis is a state champion and transfer from West Texas A&M University.
His goals include continuing his academic journey in Exercise Science and progressing to a Division I program, while developing further as a competitive distance runner.
News mentions
South Plains College Cross Country teams wrapped up their season with a strong showing at the 2025 NCAA National Cross Country Championships in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
The South Plains College Cross Country teams turned in strong performances at the Region V NJCAA Championship, held October 25th at Harry McAdams Park in Hobbs, New Mexico. Competing against some of the top programs in the region, the Texans and Lady Texans posted several personal bests and have several nationals bound.
he South Plains College men’s cross country team turned in a strong performance on Thursday, September 26, earning a second-place team finish at the Thunderbird Open hosted by New Mexico Junior College. The Texans scored 69 points overall, placing behind only the host team in a competitive field.
The South Plains College Texans men's cross country team opened their 2025 season with a 10th-place finish at the Texas Tech Open on Friday, September 12, at the LCU XC Course in Lubbock, Texas.