John Cheruiyot Korir

John Cheruiyot Korir

KenyaKenya
Born
Dec 13, 1981 (44 years old)
Birthplace
Rift Valley Province, Kenya
Events
10 000 m · 5000 m
Height
1.72 m
Weight
57 kg

John Cheruiyot Korir (born 13 December 1981) is a Kenyan athlete who specializes in long-distance running. He is known to be an athlete who often shines at trials but fails to win big competitions.

Personal best · 10 000 m26:52.87
#61 all-time
2010 season best30:02May 25, 2010 · Boulder, CO
2010 season best
Personal best · 5000 m13:09.58
#364 all-time

As of Oct 28, 2026: 10 000 m 26:52.87 (#61 all-time), 5000 m 13:09.58 (#364 all-time), 2010 season best 30:02 (May 25, 2010, Boulder, CO (USA)) · 44 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mTorino 20007:43.351,156 pts–
5000mZürich 200013:09.581,175 pts#364
10000mBruxelles 200226:52.871,238 pts#61
SemiMilano 20041:00:471,155 pts#701
MarathonReims 20092:19:45961 pts–
15KilometrMassamagrell 200944:58–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
201010Kilometr 30:02–May 25, 2010Boulder, CO (USA)
20095000m 13:18.43–Aug 29, 2009–
200910000m 28:49.2h–May 23, 2009Nairobi (KEN)
200915Kilometr 44:58–Apr 25, 2009Massamagrell (ESP)
2009Semi 1:03:10–Mar 8, 2009Paris (FRA)
2009Marathon 2:19:45–Oct 18, 2009Reims (FRA)
20085000m 13:40.0h–May 23, 2008Nairobi (KEN)
200810000m 28:27.0h–May 24, 2008Nairobi (KEN)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

John Cheruiyot Korir's 10 000 m personal best is 26:52.87, set on Aug 30, 2002 in Bruxelles (BEL), #61 on the all-time list.

John Cheruiyot Korir competes in the 10 000 m and 5000 m.

2010 season best: 30:02, set on May 25, 2010 in Boulder, CO (USA).