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Naomi Korir

Naomi Korir

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Birth dateSep 1, 1998
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Naomi Korir is a Kenya sprinter, born on September 1, 1998. She competes primarily in the 400m, 800m and 1500m.

Her personal bests include 54.78 in the 400m, 1:59.19 in the 800m, 4:08.57 in the 1500m, 3:34.79 in the 4x400m and 2:00.66 in the 800m-short-track. She has earned 1 gold and 3 silver medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
800 m
1:59.19
#370 all-time
2026 season best
1:59.94
Apr 24, 2026 · Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2026 season best
Last competition
Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
Jun 20, 2026 · 2:00.85
Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
Age
28 years old

As of Sep 18, 2026: 800 m 1:59.19 (#370 all-time), 2026 season best 1:59.94 (Apr 24, 2026, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Jun 20, 2026, 2:00.85 · 28 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
800m
1:59.94-Apr 24, 2026
↑
Kip Keino Classic
2026
1500m
4:08.57-Jun 20, 2026-Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
2026
CrossCount
6:42-Feb 14, 2026
↑
Sirikwa Classic Continental Tour Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
2025
800m
2:00.43-May 23, 2025
↑
71. ORLEN Janusz Kusocinski Memorial, Stadion Śląski, Chorzów
2025
4x400m
3:34.79-Jun 15, 2025
↓
Spanish Clubs Championships Division Honor Liga Iberdrola-Final, Estadio Los Pajaritos, Soria
2025
CrossCount
6:54-Feb 22, 2025
↑
Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour – Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
2024
800m
1:59.19-May 23, 2024
↑
Grifone Meeting, Campo di Atletica, Asti
2024
800m-short-track
2:02.79-Jan 21, 2024
↑
CMCM Indoor Meeting, Coque Sport Center, Luxembourg (i)
2024
CrossCount
38:18-Dec 7, 2024
↑
The Great Chepsaita Cross Country, Chepsaita, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
2023
400m
54.87-Feb 24, 2023
↓
Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2023
800m
2:00.35-May 28, 2023
↑
58th International Pentecost Sport Meeting Rehlingen
2023
800m-short-track
2:02.03-Feb 11, 2023
↑
Meeting Metz Moselle Athlelor
2022
400m
54.78-Mar 4, 2022
↓
Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2022
800m
2:00.06-May 7, 2022
↑
Kip Keino Classic
2022
800m-short-track
2:00.66-Feb 8, 2022
↑
Pista Coberta de Catalunya, Sabadell (ESP) (i)
2022
4x400m
3:35.55-Jun 12, 2022
↓
African Athletics Championships, Cote d'Or National Sports Complex, St Pierre
2021
800m
2:02.20-May 29, 2021
↑
Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2021
800m-short-track
2:05.85-Feb 13, 2021
↑
CMCM Indoor Meeting, Coque Sport Center, Luxembourg (i)
2021
4x400Metre
3:19.13-Jun 18, 2021-Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
2021
4x400m
3:19.13-Jun 18, 2021
↓
Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
2021
2x2x400mRe
3:41.79-May 1, 2021-World Athletics Relays
2020
800m
2:04.03-Mar 5, 2020
↑
Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
2019
800m
2:02.95-Sep 13, 2019
↑
Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)

2025

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
4x400m
3:34.79-Jun 15Spanish Clubs Championships Division Honor Liga Iberdrola-Final, Estadio Los Pajaritos, Soria
800m
2:01.45-Jun 15Spanish Clubs Championships Division Honor Liga Iberdrola-Final, Estadio Los Pajaritos, Soria
800m
2:05.95-Jun 10Meeting International de Montreuil, Stade Jean Delbert, Montreuil - National Events
800m
2:00.99-Jun 261° Palio Città della Quercia, Stadio Quercia, Rovereto
800m
2:00.43-May 2371. ORLEN Janusz Kusocinski Memorial, Stadion Śląski, Chorzów
800m
2:04.68-May 166th AK Track & Field Weekend Meeting/Relay Series, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi
800m
2:09.43-May 166th AK Track & Field Weekend Meeting/Relay Series, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi
800m
2:04.68-May 156th AK Track & Field Weekend Meeting/Relay Series, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi
800m
2:09.43-May 156th AK Track & Field Weekend Meeting/Relay Series, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi
CrossCount
6:54-Feb 22Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour – Gold, Lobo Village, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
CrossCount
7:10-Feb 8Kenyan Cross Country Championships, Nairobi - XC 2.0km

2024

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
38:18-Dec 7The Great Chepsaita Cross Country, Chepsaita, Eldoret - XC 10.0km
800m
2:01.64-Jun 18Paavo Nurmi Games, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
800m
1:59.72-Jun 15National Trials for the XXXIII Olympics Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
800m
1:59.72-Jun 14National Trials for the XXXIII Olympics Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
800m
2:01.91-May 26IFAM Outdoor, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles
800m
2:01.91-May 25IFAM Outdoor, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles
800m
1:59.19-May 23Grifone Meeting, Campo di Atletica, Asti
800m
2:03.85-May 19Míting Internacional Ciutat de Barcelona, Estadi Joan Serrahima, Barcelona
800m
2:02.35-Apr 20Kip Keino Classic, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
800m-short-track
2:03.31-Mar 2World Athletics Indoor Championships, Glasgow Arena, Glasgow (i)
800m-short-track
2:03.31-Mar 1World Athletics Indoor Championships, Glasgow Arena, Glasgow (i)
1500m-short-track
DNF-Feb 10Meeting Hauts-de-France Pas-de-Calais Trophée EDF
800m-short-track
2:04.06-Feb 3IFAM Gent Indoor, Topsporthal Vlaanderen, Gent (i)
mile-short-track
DNF-Jan 30Czech Indoor Gala
800m-short-track
2:02.79-Jan 21CMCM Indoor Meeting, Coque Sport Center, Luxembourg (i)

2023

18 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
2:01.41-Aug 26World Athletics Championships, Budapest 2023, Hősök tere, Budapest
800m
2:01.41-Aug 23World Athletics Championships, Budapest 2023, Hősök tere, Budapest
800m
2:02.35-Jul 17International Marseille Meeting, Stade Delort, Marseille
800m
2:00.77-Jul 15Night of Athletics
800m
2:01.87-Jul 8Trials For World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
800m
2:02.89-Jun 24Kenyan Championships
800m
2:07.16-Jun 23Kenyan Championships
800m
2:11.00-Jun 23Kenyan Championships
800m
2:02.89-Jun 23Kenyan Championships
800m
2:11.00-Jun 22Kenyan Championships
800m
2:02.38-Jun 18Meeting Stanislas Nancy, Stade Raymond Petit, Tomblaine
800m
2:03.16-Jun 5Memorial Josef Odložil, Stadion Juliska, Praha
800m
2:01.66-May 31Papaflessia 2023, Ethnikou Stadiou, Kalamata
800m
2:00.35-May 2858th International Pentecost Sport Meeting Rehlingen
800m
2:01.82-May 13Kip Keino Classic, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
800m
2:00.70-Apr 29Botswana Golden Grand Prix, National Stadium, Gaborone
400m
55.03-Feb 252nd Athletics Kenya Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
400m
54.87-Feb 242nd Athletics Kenya Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
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Honours

🥇

Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games

1500 Metres

2026
🥈

African Athletics Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

2022
8

African Athletics Championships

800 Metres

2022
🥈

African Athletics Championships

4x400 Metres Relay

2022
8

African Athletics Championships

800 Metres

2022
🥈

World Athletics Relays

2x2x400m Relay

2021
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Naomi Korir's 800 m personal best?

Naomi Korir's 800 m personal best is 1:59.19, set on May 23, 2024 in Campo di Atletica, Asti (ITA), #370 on the all-time list.

Which events does Naomi Korir compete in?

Naomi Korir competes in the 800 m.

How did Naomi Korir perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 1:59.94, set on Apr 24, 2026 in Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN). Last competition: Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi on Jun 20, 2026, 2:00.85.