Amos Korir

Amos Korir

KenyaKenya
Born
Jun 6, 1956 (70 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · Mile Short Track

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.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:18.57
#312 all-time
1982 season best8:24.43Aug 20, 1982 · Berlin
Personal best · Mile Short Track3:59.3h

As of Nov 13, 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

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
MileIndoorMD 19793:59.3h1,139 pts–
3000mBruxelles 1982Kenya 3000 m all-time list7:51.561,106 pts–
5000mCork 1980Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:35.101,085 pts–
10000mVA 1980Kenya 10 000 m all-time list28:35.201,079 pts–
3000mStOR 1981Kenya 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:18.571,173 pts#312
15KilometrPA 198144:33–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
19823000m 7:51.56–Aug 27, 1982Bruxelles (BEL)
19823000mSt 8:24.43–Aug 20, 1982Berlin (GER)
19813000mSt 8:18.57–Jun 6, 1981Eugene, OR (USA)
198115Kilometr 44:33–Apr 11, 1981Philadelphia, PA (USA)
198110MilesRoa 47:31–Mar 15, 1981Cherry Hill, NJ (USA)
19803000mSt 8:26.41–Jun 7, 1980Austin, TX (USA)
19805000m 13:35.10–Jun 24, 1980Cork (IRL)
19804x1500Metr 15:01.35–Apr 26, 1980Philadelphia, PA (USA)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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.

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

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