Lewis Korir

Birth dateJun 11, 1986

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Lewis Korir is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on June 11, 1986. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:56.94 in the 3000m, 13:27.91 in the 5000m, 27:41.33 in the 10000m, 1:04:26 in the Semi and 2:13:36 in the Marathon. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts

10 000 m

27:41.33

#580 all-time

5000 m

13:27.91

2015 season best

29:34

Jun 13, 2015 · Langueux (FRA)

2015 season best

Age

40 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 10 000 m 27:41.33 (#580 all-time), 5000 m 13:27.91, 2015 season best 29:34 (Jun 13, 2015, Langueux (FRA)) · 40 years old

Personal bests

7:56.94

13:27.91

27:41.33

1:04:26

2:13:36

5:11.93

29:34

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2015	10Kilometr	29:34	-	Jun 13, 2015	↑	Langueux (FRA)
2014	3000m	8:00.40	-	Jul 9, 2014	↓	Virrat (FIN)
2014	5000m	13:47.04	-	Jun 21, 2014	↓	Saarijärvi (FIN)
2014	10000m	28:03.45	-	Jun 28, 2014	↑	Jämsä (FIN)
2013	3000m	8:07.22	-	Aug 3, 2013	↓	Kuortane (FIN)
2013	5000m	13:43.30	-	Jun 16, 2013	↓	Turku (FIN)
2013	10000m	28:24.74	-	May 30, 2013	↑	Helsinki (FIN)
2013	Semi	1:05:03	-	Apr 20, 2013	↑	Tuusula (FIN)
2012	3000m	8:08.06	-	Jun 23, 2012	↓	Saarijärvi (FIN)
2012	5000m	13:42.20	-	Jun 13, 2012	↓	Turku (FIN)
2012	10000m	27:57.07	-	Aug 5, 2012	↑	Keuruu (FIN)
2012	10Kilometr	29:46	-	Apr 29, 2012	↑	Tampere (FIN)
2012	Marathon	2:13:36	-	Oct 14, 2012	-	Vantaa (FIN)
2011	3000m	7:59.88	-	Jun 5, 2011	↓	Espoo (FIN)
2011	5000m	13:27.91	-	Aug 13, 2011	↓	Lappeenranta (FIN)
2011	10000m	27:41.33	-	May 31, 2011	↑	Helsinki (FIN)
2010	3000m	7:58.39	-	Jun 6, 2010	↓	Eurajoki (FIN)
2010	5000m	13:45.18	-	Jul 1, 2010	↓	Sollentuna (SWE)
2010	10000m	28:14.54	-	May 29, 2010	↑	Keuruun (FIN)
2009	2000m	5:11.93	-	Jul 25, 2009	-	Lapinlahti (FIN)
2009	3000m	7:57.50	-	Jun 13, 2009	↓	Kuortane (FIN)
2009	5000m	13:36.23	-	Jul 12, 2009	↓	Lappeenranta (FIN)
2009	10000m	28:07.34	-	Jun 24, 2009	↑	Turku (FIN)
2009	Semi	1:04:26	-	May 16, 2009	↑	Göteborg (SWE)
2008	3000m	7:56.94	-	Jul 20, 2008	↓	Lapinlahti (FIN)
2008	5000m	13:38.03	-	Jul 2, 2008	↓	Turku (FIN)
2008	Semi	1:06:04	-	May 17, 2008	↑	Göteborg (SWE)
2007	3000m	7:57.54	-	Jul 25, 2007	↓	Lahti (FIN)
2007	5000m	13:39.59	-	Jul 1, 2007	↓	Turku (FIN)

2015

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	29:34	-	Jun 13	Langueux 10 km, Langueux

2014

10 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	13:55.27	-	Aug 24	Tampere Games, Tampere
10000m	29:42.98	-	Aug 3	Finnish Championships, Kuopio
5000m	14:14.70	-	Aug 1	Finnish Championships
5000m	14:07.17	-	Jul 20	Lapinlahti Savo Games, Lapinlahti
3000m	8:01.62	-	Jul 13	Kuortane Games, Kuortane
3000m	8:00.40	-	Jul 9	Virrat
10000m	28:03.45	-	Jun 28	Jämsä
5000m	13:47.04	-	Jun 21	Saarijärvi
5000m	13:53.68	-	Jun 19	Pudasjärvi Pohjantähti Games, Pudasjärvi
3000m	8:24.25	-	Jun 10	Kristiinankaupunki

2013

12 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	13:47.60	-	Aug 25	Tampere Games, Tampere
3000m	8:07.22	-	Aug 3	Kuortane Games, Kuortane
5000m	14:00.02	-	Jul 28	Finnish Championships, Vaasa
10000m	28:37.14	-	Jul 26	Finnish Championships, Vaasa
3000m	8:07.97	-	Jul 12	Virrat
10000m	30:01.48	-	Jun 29	Jämsä
3000m	8:10.84	-	Jun 22	Saarijärvi
5000m	14:00.16	-	Jun 20	Pudasjärvi Pohjantähti Games, Pudasjärvi
5000m	13:43.30	-	Jun 16	Turku Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku
3000m	8:08.11	-	Jun 9	Joensuu Games, Joensuu
10000m	28:24.74	-	May 30	Helsinki
Semi	1:05:03	-	Apr 20	Tuusula

2012

13 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:13:36	-	Oct 14	Marathon, Vantaa
10000m	28:59.75	-	Aug 26	Finnish Championships, Lahti
5000m	13:55.80	-	Aug 23	Finnish Championships, Lahti
10000m	27:57.07	-	Aug 5	Keuruu
3000m	8:25.24	-	Jul 18	Lappeenranta Games, Lappeenranta
3000m	8:13.34	-	Jul 6	Virrat
3000m	8:08.06	-	Jun 23	Saarijärvi
5000m	13:49.24	-	Jun 21	Pudasjärvi Pohjantähti Games, Pudasjärvi
10000m	29:33.69	-	Jun 16	Jämsä
5000m	13:42.20	-	Jun 13	Turku Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku
3000m	8:09.49	-	Jun 10	Tampere Games, Tampere
5000m	13:57.04	-	May 30	Orimattila Games, Orimattila
10Kilometr	29:46	-	Apr 29	Tampere

2011

8 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	13:27.91	-	Aug 13	Lappeenranta Games, Lappeenranta
5000m	13:33.64	-	Jul 27	Joensuu Games, Joensuu
3000m	8:00.00	-	Jul 6	Virrat
10000m	28:33.27	-	Jul 2	Jämsä
5000m	13:33.09	-	Jun 23	Pudasjärvi Pohjantähti Games, Pudasjärvi
3000m	8:03.87	-	Jun 10	Akaa
3000m	7:59.88	-	Jun 5	Espoo Challenge, Espoo
10000m	27:41.33	-	May 31	Helsinki

2010

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
5000m	13:53.38	-	Aug 18	Turku Paavo Nurmi Games, Turku
3000m	8:11.10	-	Aug 3	Malmö Folksam Challenge, Malmö
5000m	14:08.27	-	Jul 18	Lapinlahti Savo Games, Lapinlahti
3000m	8:17.55	-	Jul 15	Lappeenranta Games, Lappeenranta
5000m	13:45.18	-	Jul 1	Sollentuna Folksam GP, Sollentuna
3000m	8:03.76	-	Jun 26	Kuortane Elite Games, Kuortane

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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

Lewis Korir's 10 000 m personal best is 27:41.33, set on May 31, 2011 in Helsinki (FIN), #580 on the all-time list.

Which events does Lewis Korir compete in?

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

How did Lewis Korir perform in 2015?

2015 season best: 29:34, set on Jun 13, 2015 in Langueux (FRA).