Emmanuel Korir
Kenyan middle-distance runner / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Emmanuel Kipkurui Korir (born 15 June 1995)[1] is a Kenyan middle-distance runner. He is the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and 2022 World champion in the 800 metres. Korir won the silver medal in the event at the 2018 African Championships in Athletics.
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Full name | Emmanuel Kipkurui Korir |
Born | (1995-06-15) 15 June 1995 (age 28) Iten, Elgeyo-Marakwet County, Kenya |
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Country | Kenya |
Sport | Track and field |
Event | 400 m – 800 metres |
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As of November 2022 he was ranked as the sixth fastest athlete of all time over the 800 m, with a personal best of 1:42.05.[2] Korir is a three-time Diamond League champion at the event.