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Emmanuel Kipkurui Korir (born June 15, 1995) is a Kenyan middle-distance runner. 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
Korir at the 2017 World Championships
Personal information
Born (1995-06-15) June 15, 1995 (age 27)
Sport
Country Kenya
SportTrack and field
Event(s)400 m, 600 m, 800 m.
Achievements and titles
World finals
  • 2017
  • 800 m, 10th (sf)
  • 2019
  • 800 m, 10th (sf)
  • 400 m, 6th
Olympic finals
  • 2020
  • 800 m,  Gold
Personal best(s)
  • 400 m: 44.21 A (Nairobi 2018)
  • 800 m: 1:42.05 (London 2018)
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Kenya
Olympic Games
2020 Tokyo800 m
World Championships
2022 Eugene800 m
African Championships
2018 Asaba4×400 m relay
2018 Asaba800 m
Representing Africa
Continental Cup
2018 Ostrava800 m

Korir was born in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County. 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]

He qualified to represent Kenya at the 2020 Summer Olympics[5] and won the gold medal in the 800 m race with a time of 1:45.06.[6] In 2022, at the Commonwealth Games, he was disqualified for a lane infringement in the men's 400 metres heats.[7]

He is single and his current residence is El Paso, Texas, USA.[6]


Major international competitions


YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventNotes
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 (sf) 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
2021 Olympic Games Tokyo, Japan 1st 800 m 1:45.06
2022 World Championships Eugene, Oregon 1st 800 m 1:43.71

[8]


Domestic competitions


YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventNotes
2016 Kenya Championships Nairobi, Kenya 8th 800m 1:46.94
2022 Kenya Championships Nairobi, Kenya 1st 400m 44.84

[8]


References



На других языках


[de] Emmanuel Korir

Emmanuel Kipkurui Korir (* 15. Juni 1995 im Elgeyo-Marakwet County) ist ein kenianischer Leichtathlet, der vor allem im 800-Meter-Lauf erfolgreich ist. 2021 gewann er die Goldmedaille bei den Olympischen Spielen in Tokio.
- [en] Emmanuel Korir

[fr] Emmanuel Korir

Emmanuel Kipkurui Korir (né le 15 juin 1995 à Iten) est un athlète kényan, spécialiste du 800 mètres, champion olympique en 2021 à Tokyo.

[it] Emmanuel Korir

Emmanuel Kipkurui Korir (15 giugno 1995) è un mezzofondista e velocista keniota.

[ru] Корир, Эммануэль

Эммануэль Кипкуруи Корир (англ. Emmanuel Kipkurui Korir ; род. 15 июня 1995[1], Кения или Элгейо-Мараквет) — кенийский легкоатлет, бегун на средние дистанции, олимпийский чемпион 2020 года и чемпион мира 2022 года на дистанции 800 метров.



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