Jacob Korir

Jacob Korir

KenyaKenya
Born
Aug 15, 1980 (46 years old)
Events
10 000 m · 5000 m

Jacob Korir is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on August 15, 1980. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and Mile.

His personal bests include 3:44.48 in the 1500m, 4:10.16 in the Mile, 4:10.16 in the Mile, 7:58.25 in the 3000m and 7:58.25 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 10 000 m28:04.47
2011 season best28:24.26May 1, 2011
2011 season best
Personal best · 5000 m13:29.12
Last competitionEugene Prefontaine ClassicJun 3, 2011 · DNF
Eugene Prefontaine Classic

As of Nov 7, 2026: 10 000 m 28:04.47, 5000 m 13:29.12, 2011 season best 28:24.26 (May 1, 2011) · Last competition: Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Jun 3, 2011, DNF · 46 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mGA 2008Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:44.481,048 pts–
Mile2006Kenya Mile all-time list4:10.16954 pts–
MileIndoorKY 20064:10.161,003 pts–
3000m2006Kenya 3000 m all-time list7:58.251,067 pts–
3000mIndoorIN 20067:58.251,089 pts–
5000mCA 2008Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:29.121,106 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20113000m 8:15.39–Feb 12, 2011–
20115Kilometre 14:08–Feb 26, 2011–
201110000m 28:24.26–May 1, 2011–
201110MilesRoa 49:34–Mar 26, 2011–
20103000m 8:12.85–Jan 30, 2010–
20103000m-short-track 8:59.25–Feb 27, 2010–
20105000m 13:55.75–May 14, 2010–
201010MilesRoa 50:36–Apr 3, 2010–
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FAQ

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Jacob Korir's 10 000 m personal best is 28:04.47, set on Apr 4, 2008 in Palo Alto, CA (USA).

Jacob Korir competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

2011 season best: 28:24.26, set on May 1, 2011. Last competition: Eugene Prefontaine Classic on Jun 3, 2011, DNF.