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Julius Korir (born April 21, 1960) is a former Kenyan athlete, who won the 3.000 m steeplechase at the 1984 Summer Olympics.

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Julius Korir

Personal information
Born	April 21, 1960 (1960-04-21) (age 62) Nandi, Kenya
Medal record Men's athletics Representing  Kenya Olympic Games 1984 Los Angeles 3000m steeplechase Commonwealth Games 1982 Brisbane 3000m steeplechase

Born in Nandi, Kenya, Julius Korir rose into the international athletics scene in 1982, when he surprisingly won the gold medal at the Commonwealth Games.

Korir improved his times during the 1983 season, but finished only seventh at the first World Championships. Korir continued to improve in 1984 and after winning his semi-final at the Los Angeles Olympics, he established himself as a serious contender for the gold medal. In the Olympic final, Korir was always with the leaders, and when he started his sprint for home with just over half a lap remaining, the rest of the field were unable to respond.

Korir missed the 1985 season due to injury, and although he competed for several more years, he never again represented his country at a major international championships.

Achievements

Year	Competition	Venue	Position	Event	Notes
Representing  Kenya
1982	African Championships	Cairo, Egypt	2nd	3000 m steeple	8:32.20

External links

• Julius Korir at World Athletics

На других языках

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- [en] Julius Korir

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[fr] Julius Korir

Julius Korir, né le 21 avril 1960 à Nandi, est un athlète kényan, pratiquant le 3 000 m steeple.

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[it] Julius Korir

Julius Korir (Nandi, 21 aprile 1960) è un ex siepista, mezzofondista e maratoneta keniota, campione olimpico dei 3000 m siepi ai Giochi di Los Angeles 1984.

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[ru] Корир, Джулиус

Джулиус Корир — кенийский бегун на средние дистанции. Олимпийский чемпион 1984 года на дистанции 3000 метров с препятствиями. Победитель игр Содружества 1982 года. Чемпион мира по кроссу 1990 года в командном зачёте и бронзовый призёр в личном первенстве.

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