Elijah Korir
- Born
- Apr 15, 1978 (48 years old)
- Events
- 10 000 m · 3000 m
Elijah Korir is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on April 15, 1978. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.
His personal bests include 7:43.59 in the 3000m, 13:18.00 in the 5000m, 27:27.87 in the 10000m, 1:04:20 in the Semi and 2:08:59 in the Marathon. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
Personal best · 10 000 m27:27.87
2012 season best31:01May 20, 2012 · Quito
Personal best · 3000 m7:43.59
As of Oct 29, 2026: 10 000 m 27:27.87 (#330 all-time), 3000 m 7:43.59, 2012 season best 31:01 (May 20, 2012, Quito (ECU)) · 48 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 10Kilometr | 31:01 | – | May 20, 2012 | Quito (ECU) |
| 2008 | Semi | 1:07:25 | – | May 18, 2008 | Coban (GUA) |
| 2006 | Semi | 1:04:20 | – | Jun 11, 2006 | Saltillo (MEX) |
| 2002 | Marathon | 2:15:26 | – | Jul 14, 2002 | São Paulo (BRA) |
| 2001 | Marathon | 2:11:30 | – | Oct 28, 2001 | Madrid (ESP) |
| 2000 | 10000m | 28:27.4h | – | Jun 24, 2000 | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2000 | 15Kilometr | 45:17 | – | May 1, 2000 | Le Puy-en-Velay (FRA) |
| 2000 | 10MilesRoa | 47:20 | – | May 15, 2000 | Bern (SUI) |