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]
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]
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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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 |
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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2016 | Kenya Championships | Nairobi, Kenya | 8th | 800m | 1:46.94 |
2022 | Kenya Championships | Nairobi, Kenya | 1st | 400m | 44.84 |
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Diamond League champions in men's 800 metres | |
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