Nixon Korir

Nixon Korir

KenyaKenyaActive
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 1500 m

Nixon Korir is a Kenya middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:53.78 in the 800m, 3:50.82 in the 1500m, 4:17.32 in the Mile, 4:12.06 in the Mile and 8:27.72 in the 3000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:44.30
2025 season best9:09.74Apr 16, 2025 · Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA
2025 season best
Personal best · 1500 m3:50.82
Last competitionSunset Tour, Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CAJul 11, 2026 · DNF
Sunset Tour, Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:44.30, 1500 m 3:50.82, 2025 season best 9:09.74 (Apr 16, 2025, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA)) · Last competition: Sunset Tour, Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA, Jul 11, 2026, DNF

Personal bests

WA points calculator →
DisciplineResultAll-time
800mCA 2022Kenya 800 m all-time list1:53.78921 pts–
1500mCA 2023Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:50.82966 pts–
Mile2022Kenya Mile all-time list4:17.32873 pts–
MileIndoorWA 20254:12.06980 pts–
3000mCA 2022Kenya 3000 m all-time list8:27.72900 pts–
5000mCA 2022Kenya 5000 m all-time list14:39.23874 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20251500m 3:54.03–May 10, 2025Franson Last Chance, Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA
2025Mile Indoor4:12.06–Jan 18, 20252025 UW Preview/Mile City
20253000m Indoor8:32.74–Jan 17, 20252025 UW Preview/Mile City
20253000mSt 9:09.74–Apr 16, 2025Bryan Clay Invitational
20241500m 3:51.05–Mar 22, 2024Mangrum Invitational, Mangrum Track & Field, San Marcos, CA
20243000mSt 8:44.30–May 24, 2024NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Emporia St. Francis G. Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS
20245000m 14:57.24–Apr 6, 2024Pomona-Pitzer Track & Field Invitational, Strehle Track, Pomona College, Claremont, CA
2024CrossCount 24:54–Nov 21, 2024Cross Champs, Camp Mabry, Austin, TX - XC 8.0km
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Nixon Korir's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:44.30, set on May 24, 2024 in Emporia St. Francis G. Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS (USA).

Nixon Korir competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 1500 m.

2025 season best: 9:09.74, set on Apr 16, 2025 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA). Last competition: Sunset Tour, Jack Kemp Stadium - Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA on Jul 11, 2026, DNF.