Emmanuel Korir

Emmanuel Korir (born June 15, 1995) is a middle-distance runner from Kenya. In 2017, he set the indoor world record for 600 meters.[1] As of 22 July 2018 he is ranked as the sixth fastest athlete over 800 m of all time, with a personal best of 1:42.05.[2]

Emmanuel Korir
Personal information
Born (1995-06-15) June 15, 1995
Sport
Country Kenya
SportTrack and field
Event(s)400 m, 600 m, 800 m.
Achievements and titles
World finals2017
800 m, 10th (sf)
2019
800 m, 10th (sf)
400 m, 6th
Personal best(s)
Medal record
African Championships
2018 Asaba800 m
2018 Asaba4×400 m relay
Representing Africa
Continental Cup
2018 Ostrava800 m

In 2017, he left the UTEP Miners for a professional running contract with Nike, Inc..[3]

While at UTEP, he was coached by gold medalist Paul Ereng.[4]

Major international competitions
Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
2017 NCAA Men's Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships College Station, Texas 1st 800m 1:47.48
NCAA Men's Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships Eugene, Oregon 1st 800m 1:45.03
Herculis Monaco 1st 800m 1:43.10
IAAF World Championships in Athletics London, United Kingdom 4th (Heat 2, Semifinals) 800m 1:46.08
2018 Millrose Games New York, New York 1st 800m 1:44.21
Muller Anniversary Games London, United Kingdom 1st 800m 1:42.05
African Championships Asaba, Nigeria 2nd 800m 1:45.65
1st 4 × 400 metres relay 3:00.92

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Domestic competitions
Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
2016 Kenya Championships Nairobi, Kenya 8th 800m 1:46.94

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References
  1. "UTEP Freshman Emmanuel Korir Just Broke A World Record".
  2. "IAAF all time 800m top list".
  3. "Emmanuel Korir Goes Pro, Signs With Nike".
  4. "How did UTEP land world class runner Emmanuel Korir?".
  5. Emmanuel Korir at Tilastopaja (registration required)
  6. Emmanuel Korir at Tilastopaja (registration required)
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