Jacob Korir

Birth dateAug 15, 1980

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Jacob Korir is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on August 15, 1980. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:44.48 in the 1500m, 4:10.16 in the Mile, 7:58.25 in the 3000m, 13:29.12 in the 5000m and 28:04.47 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts

10 000 m

28:04.47

5000 m

13:29.12

2011 season best

28:24.26

May 1, 2011

2011 season best

Last competition

Eugene Prefontaine Classic

Jun 4, 2011 · DNF

Eugene Prefontaine Classic

Age

46 years old

As of Sep 15, 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 4, 2011, DNF · 46 years old

Personal bests

3:44.48

4:10.16

7:58.25

13:29.12

28:04.47

1:07:27

13:38

7:58.30

49:34

4:11.46

13:48.13

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2011	3000m	8:15.39	-	Feb 12, 2011	↓	-
2011	5Kilometre	14:08	-	Feb 26, 2011	↓	-
2011	10000m	28:24.26	-	May 1, 2011	↑	-
2011	10MilesRoa	49:34	-	Mar 26, 2011	↑	-
2010	3000m	8:12.85	-	Jan 30, 2010	↓	-
2010	3000m-short-track	8:59.25	-	Feb 27, 2010	↓	-
2010	5000m	13:55.75	-	May 14, 2010	↑	-
2010	10MilesRoa	50:36	-	Apr 3, 2010	↑	-
2009	3000m-short-track	7:58.30	-	Feb 14, 2009	↓	-
2009	3000m	8:07.09	-	Feb 7, 2009	↓	-
2009	5000m	13:40.12	-	Apr 17, 2009	↑	-
2009	5Kilometre	14:30	-	Nov 26, 2009	↓	-
2009	10000m	29:27.77	-	May 24, 2009	↑	-
2009	Semi	1:07:27	-	Oct 3, 2009	↑	-
2008	1500m	3:44.48	-	May 16, 2008	↑	-
2008	3000m-short-track	8:05.58	-	Feb 9, 2008	↓	-
2008	5000m	13:29.12	-	Apr 18, 2008	↑	-
2008	5Kilometre	13:38	-	Nov 27, 2008	↓	-
2008	5000m-short-track	13:48.13	-	Feb 15, 2008	↑	-
2008	10000m	28:04.47	-	Apr 4, 2008	↑	-
2008	Semi	1:07:57	-	Oct 11, 2008	↑	-
2006	1500m	3:50.72	-	May 6, 2006	↑	-
2006	Mile	4:10.16	-	Jan 28, 2006	↑	-
2006	mile-short-track	4:11.46	-	Feb 25, 2006	↑	-
2006	3000m	7:58.25	-	Mar 4, 2006	↓	-
2006	3000m-short-track	8:20.08	-	Feb 25, 2006	↓	-
2006	5000m	13:40.14	-	Apr 13, 2006	↑	-
2005	1500m	3:53.94	-	May 7, 2005	↑	-
2005	mile-short-track	4:12.91	-	Feb 5, 2005	↑	-
2005	Mile	4:16.61	-	Jan 29, 2005	↑	-
2005	3000m	8:12.71	-	Jan 29, 2005	↓	-
2005	3000m-short-track	8:32.37	-	Feb 5, 2005	↓	-
2005	5000m	14:19.58	-	May 27, 2005	↑	-
2005	5000m-short-track	14:54.77	-	Feb 25, 2005	↑	-
2005	10000m	29:42.12	-	May 1, 2005	↑	-

2011

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10000m	DNF	-	Jun 4	Eugene Prefontaine Classic
10000m	28:24.26	-	May 1	Stanford Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
10MilesRoa	49:34	-	Mar 26	Louisville Papa John's 10 Miler, Louisville, KY
5Kilometre	14:08	-	Feb 26	Louisville Anthem Fitness Classic, Louisville, KY
3000m	8:15.39	-	Feb 12	Akron Invitational, Akron, OH (i)
3000m	8:17.08	-	Jan 29	Lexington Rod McCravy Memorial, Lexington, KY (i)

2010

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	13:55.75	-	May 14	Atlanta Georgia Tech Invitational, Atlanta, GA
10MilesRoa	50:36	-	Apr 3	Louisville Papa John's 10 Miler, Louisville, KY
3000m-short-track	8:59.25	-	Feb 27	Mount Pleasan MAC Indoor Championships, Mount Pleasant, MI (i)
3000m	8:12.85	-	Jan 30	Lexington Rod McCravy Memorial, Lexington, KY (i)

2009

10 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5Kilometre	14:30	-	Nov 26	San José Synaptics Elite 5-K, San José
Semi	1:07:27	-	Oct 3	Murfreesboro Half-Marathon, Murfreesboro, TN
10000m	29:27.77	-	May 24	Belém Grande Premio Brasil Caixa de Atletismo, Mangueirão, Belém
5000m	14:02.21	-	May 10	Fortaleza Grande Prêmio Caixa Unifor de Atletismo, Fortaleza
5000m	13:40.12	-	Apr 17	Walnut Mt.SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events
3000m-short-track	8:00.98	-	Feb 27	New York Fastrack Invitational, New York, NY (i)
5000m	14:35.35	-	Feb 27	Kent MAC Indoor Championships, Kent, OH (i)
3000m-short-track	7:58.30	-	Feb 14	Boston Valentine Invitational, Boston, MA (i)
3000m	8:07.09	-	Feb 7	Lexington Rod McCravy Memorial, Lexington, KY (i)
3000m-short-track	8:04.95	-	Jan 24	Boston Terrier Invitational, Boston, MA (i)

2008

13 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5Kilometre	13:38	-	Nov 27	San José Synaptics Elite 5-K, San José
Semi	1:07:57	-	Oct 11	Murfreesboro Half Marathon, Murfreesboro, TN
10000m	28:49.92	-	Jun 12	Des Moines NCAA Div. I Championships, Des Moines, IA
5000m	14:03.43	-	May 30	Fayetteville NCAA Mideast Regional Championships, Fayetteville, AR
1500m	3:44.48	-	May 16	Atlanta Georgia Tech Invitational, Atlanta, GA
5000m	14:02.77	-	May 16	Atlanta Georgia Tech Invitational, Atlanta, GA
10000m	30:09.89	-	May 15	Bowling Green MAC Ch., Bowling Green, OH
5000m	13:29.48	-	May 4	Stanford Payton Jordan Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
5000m	13:29.12	-	Apr 18	Walnut Mt. SAC Relays Inv., Walnut, CA
10000m	28:04.47	-	Apr 4	Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
5000m-short-track	13:52.91	-	Mar 14	NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, Fayetteville, AR (i)
5000m-short-track	13:48.13	-	Feb 15	Fayetteville Tyson Invitational, Fayetteville, AR (i)
3000m-short-track	8:05.58	-	Feb 9	New York Collegiate Invitational, New York, NY (i)

2006

12 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	14:26.74	-	May 26	Knoxville NCAA Mideast Regional Championships, Knoxville, TN
1500m	3:50.72	-	May 6	Cape Girardeau OVC Ch., Cape Girardeau, MO
5000m	14:24.36	-	May 6	Cape Girardeau OVC Ch., Cape Girardeau, MO
5000m	13:40.14	-	Apr 13	Walnut Mt. SAC Relays Invitational, Walnut, CA
5000m	13:46.78	-	Mar 31	Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
3000m	7:58.25	-	Mar 4	Notre Dame Alex Wilson Invitational, South Bend, IN (i)
mile-short-track	4:11.46	-	Feb 25	Nashville OVC Indoor Championships, Nashville, TN (i)
3000m-short-track	8:20.08	-	Feb 25	Nashville OVC Indoor Championships, Nashville, TN (i)
3000m	8:00.91	-	Feb 4	Notre Dame Meyo Invitational, South Bend, IN (i)
Mile	4:10.16	-	Jan 28	Lexington Rod McCravy Memorial, Lexington, KY (i)
3000m	8:13.23	-	Jan 28	Lexington Rod McCravy Memorial, Lexington, KY (i)
3000m	8:13.53	-	Jan 14	Lexington Kentucky Invitational, Lexington, KY (i)

2005

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	14:19.58	-	May 27	Bloomington NCAA Mideast Regional Championships, Bloomington, IN
1500m	3:53.94	-	May 7	Clarksville Ohio Valley Ch., Clarksville, TN
5000m	14:58.04	-	May 7	Clarksville Ohio Valley Ch., Clarksville, TN
10000m	29:42.12	-	May 1	Stanford Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
5000m	14:34.60	-	Apr 16	Knoxville Sea Ray Relays Invitational, Knoxville, TN

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jacob Korir's 10 000 m personal best?

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

Which events does Jacob Korir compete in?

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

How did Jacob Korir perform in 2011?

2011 season best: 28:24.26, set on May 1, 2011. Last competition: Eugene Prefontaine Classic on Jun 4, 2011, DNF.