John Korir (runner, born 1996) facts for kids
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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 (born 2 December 1996) is a super fast long-distance runner from Kenya. He is famous for winning big marathon races. John has become one of the quickest marathon runners ever.
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Who is John Korir?
John Korir was born on December 2, 1996. He comes from Kitale, a town in Kenya. Many great runners come from Kenya. John specializes in road running, especially marathons. Marathons are very long races, usually 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers).
Marathon Achievements
John Korir has won some of the world's most famous marathons. These races are part of the World Marathon Majors series. Winning these events is a huge deal for runners.
Winning the Chicago Marathon
In 2024, John Korir won the 2024 Chicago Marathon. He finished the race in an amazing time of 2 hours, 2 minutes, and 44 seconds. This made him the sixth fastest marathon runner in history. It was a truly incredible performance.
Winning the Boston Marathon
John also won the 2025 Boston Marathon. His winning time was 2 hours, 4 minutes, and 45 seconds. This win was extra special for his family. His older brother, Wesley Korir, also won the Boston Marathon in 2012. John and Wesley are the first brothers to both win the Boston Marathon. This shows how talented their family is at running.
Fastest Running Times
John Korir has set some very fast personal best times. These are his quickest times for different races.
- Half marathon: 58 minutes and 50 seconds. He achieved this in Ras Al Khaimah in 2024. A half marathon is about 13.1 miles.
- Marathon: 2 hours, 2 minutes, and 44 seconds. He set this record in Chicago in 2024.
