Emmanuel Korir

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]

Emmanuel Korir
Korir at the 2017 World Championships
Personal information
Born (1995-06-15) June 15, 1995
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
Olympic Games
2020 Tokyo800 m
African Championships
2018 Asaba4×400 m relay
2018 Asaba800 m
Representing Africa
Continental Cup
2018 Ostrava800 m

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
YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventNotes
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
YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventNotes
2016 Kenya Championships Nairobi, Kenya 8th 800m 1:46.94

[7]

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