Simon Biwott facts for kids
Simon Biwott (born 3 March 1970) is a famous former long-distance runner from Kenya. He is best known for winning the silver medal in the men's marathon race at the 2001 World Championships in Athletics. This big event took place in Edmonton, Canada.
A year after his silver medal win, Simon Biwott won the Rotterdam Marathon. He also won several other marathons, including races in Cancún, Mexico City (in 1998), Berlin, Milan (in 2000), and Paris (in 2001). His fastest time in a marathon was 2 hours, 6 minutes, and 49 seconds. He achieved this amazing time at the 2002 Berlin Marathon.
After his running career, Simon Biwott started a private school in his hometown of Eldoret, Kenya.
What is a Marathon?
A marathon is a very long-distance running race. It is exactly 42.195 kilometers (or 26 miles and 385 yards) long. Running a marathon requires a lot of training and endurance.
Winning as a Pacemaker
In 2000, Simon Biwott had a surprising win at the Berlin Marathon. He had originally entered the race as a pacemaker. A pacemaker is a runner who helps other athletes keep a certain speed during a race. They usually drop out before the end. However, Simon Biwott kept going and ended up winning the entire race!
Simon Biwott's Running Achievements
Simon Biwott competed in many important marathons around the world. Here are some of his top results:
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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Representing  Kenya |
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| 1998 | Rome City Marathon | Rome, Italy | 5th | Marathon | 2:12:14 |
| Mexico City Marathon | Mexico City, Mexico | 1st | Marathon | 2:16:48 | |
| 1999 | Rotterdam Marathon | Rotterdam, Netherlands | 3rd | Marathon | 2:07:41 |
| World Championships | Seville, Spain | 9th | Marathon | 2:16:20 | |
| New York City Marathon | New York City, United States | 8th | Marathon | 2:11:25 | |
| 2000 | Berlin Marathon | Berlin, Germany | 1st | Marathon | 2:07:42 |
| Milan Marathon | Milan, Italy | 1st | Marathon | 2:09:00 | |
| 2001 | Paris Marathon | Paris, France | 1st | Marathon | 2:09:40 |
| World Championships | Edmonton, Canada | 2nd | Marathon | 2:12:43 | |
| 2002 | Rotterdam Marathon | Rotterdam, Netherlands | 1st | Marathon | 2:08:36 |
| Berlin Marathon | Berlin, Germany | 2nd | Marathon | 2:06:49 | |
| 2004 | Mumbai Marathon | Mumbai, India | 9th | Marathon | 2:19:09 |
See also
- In Spanish: Simon Biwott para niños
