Emmanuel Korir

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Emmanuel Korir
Emmanuel Korir 2017.jpg
Korir at the 2017 World Championships
Personal information
Born (1995-06-15) June 15, 1995 (age 26)
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)
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing Kenya Kenya
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2020 Tokyo 800 m
African Championships
Gold medal – first place 2018 Asaba 4×400 m relay
Silver medal – second place 2018 Asaba 800 m
Representing Africa (orthographic projection).svg Africa
Continental Cup
Gold medal – first place 2018 Ostrava 800 m

Emmanuel Kipkurui Korir (born June 15, 1995 in Iten, Eldoret, Kenya) is a 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]

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]

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

Major international competitions[]

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
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

[7]

Domestic competitions[]

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
2016 Kenya Championships Nairobi, Kenya 8th 800m 1:46.94

[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. ^ a b "Emmanuel Korir wins men's 800m title in Kenyan 1-2". Tokyo 2020. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
  7. ^ Emmanuel Korir at Tilastopaja (registration required)
  8. ^ Emmanuel Korir at Tilastopaja (registration required)
Retrieved from ""