Paul Kirui

Paul Kiprop Kirui (born February 5, 1980) is a Kenyan distance and marathon runner. He participated at the IAAF World Half Marathon Championships in 2004 and finished first place. He had participated the World Half Marathon Championships twice before; in 2002 he finished 10th, but the next year he did not finish. His marathon personal best is 2:06:44, set in 2006 Rotterdam Marathon, when he finished 2nd behind compatriot Sammy Korir.

Paul Kirui during the Amsterdam Marathon 2007, where he finished fourth in 2:07:10.

Kirui reached the podium at the 2010 Seoul International Marathon, taking third in 2:07:35 – his quickest time in three years.[1]

Marathon record

Half marathon record
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References
  1. Jalava, Mirko (2010-03-21). Surprise in Seoul – Teimet clocks 2:06:49 – Seoul International Marathon. IAAF. Retrieved on 2010-03-22.
  2. IAAF, March 22, 2009: Kiptoo clocks 2:07:17 in Rome, fastest ever in Italy
  3. IAAF website, April 6, 2003: Strong winds and snow cannot stop Kenyan romp in Berlin Half Marathon
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