John Korir (runner, born 1996) facts for kids
John Korir is a super-fast runner from Kenya, born on December 2, 1996. He is famous for winning major marathon races around the world. John has become one of the fastest marathon runners ever, showing amazing speed and endurance.
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Korir running the 2025 Boston Marathon
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| Born | 2 December 1996 Kitale, Kenya |
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| Personal best(s) | All per World Athletics profile.
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John Korir: A Running Star
John Korir is a talented long-distance runner from Kenya. He specializes in road running, especially marathons. A marathon is a very long race, about 42 kilometers (26 miles) long. Runners need incredible training and focus to finish, let alone win.
Big Wins: Chicago and Boston Marathons
John Korir has achieved some amazing victories in his career. In 2024, he won the Chicago Marathon. He finished the race in an incredible time of 2 hours, 2 minutes, and 44 seconds. This made him one of the fastest marathon runners in history.
He continued his winning streak in 2025. John also won the famous Boston Marathon. His winning time there was 2 hours, 4 minutes, and 45 seconds. Winning both these major marathons shows how skilled and dedicated he is.
A Family of Champions
What makes John's Boston Marathon win even more special is his family connection. His older brother, Wesley Korir, also won the Boston Marathon in 2012. This makes John and Wesley the first brothers ever to both win the Boston Marathon. It's a truly unique achievement for their family!
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In Spanish: John Korir para niños
