John Korir
John Korir ( John Kipsang Korir ; born December 15, 1975 ) is a Kenyan long-distance runner who specializes in road running.
In addition to many victories in major US road races ( Bay to Breakers , Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run, Utica Boilermaker and Falmouth Road Race ), he won the World's Best 10K twice (2004 and 2005) . In 2003 he finished second and in 2004 fourth in the Portugal Half Marathon .
Since 2005 John Korir has been supervised by KIMbia Athletics and trained by Dieter Hogen . He trains in Nyahururu and Boulder, Colorado .
Personal bests
- 10,000 m : 28: 13.52 min, October 18, 2007, Hyderabad
- 10 km road run: 27:47 min, San Juan
- 15 km: 42:57 min, July 8, 2001, Utica
- Half marathon : 1:01:32 h, April 4, 1998, Milan
Web links
- John Korir in the database of World Athletics (English)
- John Korir at KIMbia Athletics
- Interview with John Korir from Scott Douglas on www.mensracing.com, August 15, 2006
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Korir, John |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Korir, John Kipsang |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Kenyan long distance runner |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 15th December 1975 |