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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


  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. "Former UTEP national champions Korir and Saruni qualify for Kenyan Olympic team; Amusan, Okagbare headed to Tokyo for Nigeria". KTSM 9 News. 2021-06-19. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
  6. "Emmanuel Korir wins men's 800m title in Kenyan 1-2". Tokyo 2020. Archived from the original on 2021-08-06. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
  7. "Korir disqualified for lane infringement as Mweresa advances to 400m semi in Birmingham". Michezo Afrika. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
  8. Emmanuel Korir at Tilastopaja (registration required)

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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