Dismas Lokira Korir

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
May 7, 1998 (28 years old)
Events
5000 Metres Short Track · 10 000 m

Dismas Lokira Korir is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on May 7, 1998. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:43.70 in the 1500m, 4:04.04 in the Mile, 7:52.45 in the 3000m, 13:21.54 in the 5000m and 13:25.16 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track13:21.54
2026 season best13:21.54Feb 13, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 10 000 m27:47.20
#743 all-time
Last competitionNCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field ChampionshipsJun 10, 2026 · 28:08.49
NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships

As of Nov 15, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 13:21.54, 10 000 m 27:47.20 (#743 all-time), 2026 season best 13:21.54 (Feb 13, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Jun 10, 2026, 28:08.49 · 28 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mNairobi 2022Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:43.701,058 pts––
MileIndoorSC 20264:04.041,078 pts–#396
3000mIndoorTX 20267:52.451,124 pts–#166
5000mIndoorMA 202613:21.541,182 pts–#23
5000mCA 2025Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:25.161,120 pts–#290
10000mCA 2025Kenya 10 000 m all-time list27:47.201,152 pts#743#104

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:04.04–Jan 23, 2026Orange and Purple Invitational
2026mile-short-track 4:04.04–Jan 23, 2026Orange and Purple Invitational
2026Mile Indoor4:04.04–Jan 23, 2026Orange and Purple Invitational
20263000m Indoor7:52.45–Feb 26, 2026Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship
20263000m-short-track Indoor7:52.45–Feb 26, 2026Southeastern Conference Indoor Track & Field Championship
20263000m-short-track 7:55.80–Jan 31, 2026PNC Lenny Lyles Open
2026DistanceMe 9:53.69–Jan 23, 2026Orange and Purple Invitational
2026DistanceMe Indoor9:53.69–Jan 23, 2026Orange and Purple Invitational
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Dismas Lokira Korir's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 13:21.54, set on Feb 13, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Dismas Lokira Korir competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 10 000 m.

2026 season best: 13:21.54, set on Feb 13, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i). Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Jun 10, 2026, 28:08.49.