Joseph Chesire (born November 12, 1957) is a former Kenyan middle distance runner who represented his country in the 1984, 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympics (where he came fourth). Cheshire also won the 1500 m at the London Grand Prix in 1992. His greatest indoor achievement was the bronze medal at the 1985 IAAF World Indoor Games.
He became the oldest entrant into the 1500 metres at the World Championships in Athletics, at 35 years, 281 days at the 1993 edition.