Emmanuel Korir

Emmanuel Kipkurui Korir (born 15 June 1995) is a Kenyan middle-distance runner. He is the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and 2022 World champion in the 800 metres. Korir won the silver medal in the event at the 2018 African Championships in Athletics.

Emmanuel Korir
Personal information
Full nameEmmanuel Kipkurui Korir
Born (1995-06-15) 15 June 1995
Iten, Elgeyo-Marakwet County, Kenya
Sport
CountryKenya
SportTrack and field
Event400 m800 metres
Achievements and titles
National finals
Personal bests
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Kenya
Olympic Games
2020 Tokyo800 m
World Championships
2022 Eugene800 m
Diamond League
2018800 m
2021800 m
2022800 m
African Championships
2018 Asaba4×400 m relay
2018 Asaba800 m
Representing Africa
Continental Cup
2018 Ostrava800 m

As of November 2022 he was ranked as the sixth fastest athlete of all time over the 800 m, with a personal best of 1:42.05. Korir is a three-time Diamond League champion at the event.

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