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Amos Korir

Amos Korir

KENKENMen
Birth dateJun 6, 1956
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Amos Korir is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on June 6, 1956. He competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:59.3h in the Mile, 7:51.56 in the 3000m, 13:35.10 in the 5000m, 28:35.20 in the 10000m and 8:18.57 in the 3000mSt. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:18.57
#312 all-time
Mile Short Track
3:59.3h
1982 season best
8:24.43
Aug 20, 1982 · Berlin (GER)
Age
70 years old

As of Sep 25, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:18.57 (#312 all-time), Mile Short Track 3:59.3h, 1982 season best 8:24.43 (Aug 20, 1982, Berlin (GER)) · 70 years old

PB

Personal bests

Mile
3:59.3HT
3000m
7:51.56
13:35.10
28:35.20
8:18.57
#312 all-time
15Kilometr
44:33
10MilesRoa
47:31
mile-short-track
3:59.3HT
4x1500Metr
14:59.35

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1982
3000m
7:51.56-Aug 27, 1982-Bruxelles (BEL)
1982
3000mSt
8:24.43-Aug 20, 1982
↑
Berlin (GER)
1981
3000mSt
8:18.57-Jun 6, 1981
↑
Eugene, OR (USA)
1981
15Kilometr
44:33-Apr 11, 1981-Philadelphia, PA (USA)
1981
10MilesRoa
47:31-Mar 15, 1981-Cherry Hill, NJ (USA)
1980
3000mSt
8:26.41-Jun 7, 1980
↑
Austin, TX (USA)
1980
5000m
13:35.10-Jun 24, 1980-Cork (IRL)
1980
4x1500Metr
15:01.35-Apr 26, 1980
↓
Philadelphia, PA (USA)
1980
10000m
28:35.20-Apr 5, 1980-Richmond, VA (USA)
1979
Mile
3:59.3h-Jan 12, 1979-College Park, MD (USA) (i)
1979
mile-short-track
3:59.3h-Jan 12, 1979-College Park, MD (USA) (i)
1979
3000mSt
8:23.13-Jun 2, 1979
↑
Champaign NCAA Championships
1979
4x1500Metr
14:59.35-Apr 28, 1979
↓
Philadelphia, PA (USA)
1978
3000mSt
8:38.8h-Apr 29, 1978
↑
Philadelphia, PA (USA)

1982

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
7:51.56-Aug 27Bruxelles Memorial van Damme, Bruxelles
3000mSt
8:24.43-Aug 20Berlin ISTAF, Berlin
3000mSt
8:26.04-Aug 18-
3000mSt
8:29.12-Aug 11Viareggio

1981

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:27.91-Jul 8-
3000mSt
8:18.57-Jun 6Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Eugene, OR
15Kilometr
44:33-Apr 11US 15 km Road Running Championships, Philadelphia, PA
10MilesRoa
47:31-Mar 15New Jersey, Cherry Hill, NJ

1980

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:35.10-Jun 24Cork
3000mSt
8:26.41-Jun 7Austin NCAA Championships, Austin, TX
4x1500Metr
15:01.35-Apr 26Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA
10000m
28:35.20-Apr 5Richmond, VA

1979

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:28.98-Jul 14London
3000mSt
8:23.13-Jun 2Champaign NCAA Championships
3000mSt
8:30.3HT-May 20Philadelphia, PA
4x1500Metr
14:59.35-Apr 28Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA
4x1500Metr
15:05.70-Apr 13Knoxville, TN
mile-short-track
3:59.3HT-Jan 12College Park, MD (i)

1978

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:38.8HT-Apr 29Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Amos Korir's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Amos Korir's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:18.57, set on Jun 6, 1981 in Eugene, OR (USA), #312 on the all-time list.

Which events does Amos Korir compete in?

Amos Korir competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and Mile Short Track.

How did Amos Korir perform in 1982?

1982 season best: 8:24.43, set on Aug 20, 1982 in Berlin (GER).