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Patrick Makau

Patrick Makau setting the previous World Record at the Berlin Marathon 2011
Personal information
Born	(1985-03-02) 2 March 1985 (age 40) Tala, Machakos, Kenya
Sport
Country	Kenya
Club	Kenya national athletics team
Medal record Men's athletics IAAF World Half Marathon Championships Gold 2007 Udine Team Gold 2008 Rio de Janeiro Team Silver 2007 Udine Individual Silver 2008 Rio de Janeiro Individual

Patrick Makau Musyoki is a famous runner from Kenya. He was born on March 2, 1985. He used to hold the world record for the marathon race. In 2011, he ran the Berlin Marathon in 2 hours, 3 minutes, and 38 seconds. This was the fastest time ever recorded for a marathon at that point! His record lasted for two years. Another Kenyan runner, Wilson Kipsang Kiprotich, broke it in 2013. Patrick Makau is also well-known for his great performances in half marathon races. He won many big races in Europe, often finishing in under one hour.

Patrick Makau's Running Journey

Patrick Makau started running in 2001. He went to Unyuani School and then Kyeni Academy. In 2006, he took part in the IAAF World Road Running Championships. He finished in 26th place.

Early Half Marathon Success

In 2007, Patrick Makau came second in the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon. He ran a very fast time of 59 minutes and 13 seconds. Only Samuel Wanjiru was faster, setting a new world record in that race. Patrick also won silver medals at the 2007 IAAF World Road Running Championships and the 2008 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships. He was also part of the Kenyan team that won the team gold medal in both events.

He won the City-Pier-City Loop race in 2008. In 2009, he won the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon again. His time of 58 minutes and 52 seconds was the second fastest half marathon ever at that time.

Marathon Debut and Big Wins

Patrick Makau ran his first full marathon in 2009. It was the Rotterdam Marathon. He finished fourth with a quick time of 2 hours, 6 minutes, and 14 seconds.

In 2010, he won the City-Pier-City Loop for the second time. He finished in under an hour again. Later that year, he greatly improved his marathon time. He won the Rotterdam Marathon in 2 hours, 4 minutes, and 48 seconds. This made him the fourth fastest marathon runner in history.

He then focused on the Berlin Marathon. He won this race too, beating Geoffrey Mutai. Even though it rained, Patrick finished in 2 hours, 5 minutes, and 8 seconds. This was his first win in a major marathon series called the World Marathon Majors. Because of his amazing runs that year, he was named the AIMS World Athlete of the Year.

In 2011, Patrick Makau competed in the London Marathon. He fell during the race but kept going. He finished third, just behind Martin Lel, with a time of 2 hours, 5 minutes, and 45 seconds.

Setting a World Record

Patrick Makau Musyoki running his world record race at the Berlin Marathon in 2011.

On September 25, 2011, Patrick Makau ran the Berlin Marathon again. This time, he was racing against Haile Gebrselassie, who held the world record. Patrick pulled ahead of Haile after the halfway point. He then finished the race in an incredible 2 hours, 3 minutes, and 38 seconds! This broke the old world record by 21 seconds.

Before the race, Patrick said he wanted to bring the marathon world record back to Kenya. Another Kenyan runner, Paul Tergat, had held it before. After his record-breaking run, Patrick said he felt good during the race and started thinking about the record. He knew he could win and break the record in the last 10 kilometers. His world record stood for two years. In 2013, Wilson Kipsang Kiprotich, another Kenyan, broke it at the same Berlin Marathon.

Later Races and Challenges

In February 2012, Patrick Makau ran the Granollers Half Marathon. He was expected to win but lost in a close finish. He also started the 2012 London Marathon but had to stop because of an injury. This meant he couldn't be chosen for the Olympic team that year.

Later in 2012, he ran the Frankfurt Marathon. Even though he didn't feel his best, he managed to win the race. His winning time was 2 hours, 6 minutes, and 8 seconds.

In 2013, Patrick Makau ran the London Marathon again. He wasn't in his best shape and finished 11th. He was more than 8 minutes behind the winner.

Major Race Wins

Patrick Makau has won many important road races throughout his career.

10K Races

• London 10K – 2006
• Lahore 10K – 2007
• Vidovdan Road Race Brcko BH 10K – 2007

Half Marathon and 25K Races

• Zanzibar Half Marathon – 2005
• Tarsus International Half Marathon – 2006
• Bristol Half Marathon – 2006
• BIG 25 Berlin – 2006, 2007
• Berlin Half Marathon – 2007, 2008
• Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon – 2008, 2009
• Reading Half Marathon – 2008
• City-Pier-City Loop – 2008, 2010
• Rotterdam Half Marathon – 2008

Marathon Races

• Rotterdam Marathon – 2010
• Berlin Marathon – 2010, 2011
• Frankfurt Marathon – 2012
• Fukuoka Marathon – 2014, 2015

Personal Best Times

Patrick Makau has achieved some amazing personal best times in his running career.

See also

In Spanish: Patrick Makau Musyoki para niños