Julius Korir
- Born
- Dec 5, 1963 (62 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track
Julius Korir is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on December 5, 1963. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
His personal bests include 3:39.8h in the 1500m, 7:48.70 in the 3000m, 13:22.07 in the 5000m, 27:34.96 in the 10000m and 1:00:31 in the Semi. He has earned 5 gold and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:11.80
1997 season best1:04:53May 24, 1997 · Göteborg
Medals1Olympic Games: 1 gold
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track5:20.25
As of Oct 28, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:11.80 (#135 all-time), 2000 Metres Short Track 5:20.25, 1997 season best 1:04:53 (May 24, 1997, Göteborg (SWE)) · Olympic Games: 1 gold · 62 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | – | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Semi | 1:04:53 | – | May 24, 1997 | Göteborg (SWE) |
| 1997 | 25Kilometr | 1:16:50 | – | May 4, 1997 | Berlin (GER) |
| 1996 | Semi | 1:01:26 | – | Sep 29, 1996 | Remich (LUX) |
| 1994 | 3000m | 7:50.54 | – | Jun 1, 1994 | Bratislava (SVK) |
| 1994 | 5000m | 13:26.84 | – | Jun 8, 1994 | Nürnberg (GER) |
| 1994 | 10Kilometr | 27:51 | – | Apr 30, 1994 | Nürnberg (GER) |
| 1994 | 10000m | 28:17.63 | – | Jul 6, 1994 | Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI) |
| 1994 | 10MilesRoa | 48:00 | – | Jun 17, 1994 | Borgholzhausen (GER) |