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Sammy Kigen Korir

Sammy Kigen Korir

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Birth dateSep 22, 1985

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Sammy Kigen Korir is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on September 22, 1985. He competes primarily in the Semi, Marathon and 15Kilometr.

His personal bests include 1:01:18 in the Semi, 2:08:05 in the Marathon, 43:36 in the 15Kilometr, 28:47 in the 10Kilometr and 49:03 in the 10MilesRoa. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts

Marathon

2:08:05

Half Marathon

1:01:18

2025 season best

2:11:56

Jul 5, 2025 · St. Petersburg (RUS)

2025 season best

Last competition

XLI Maratón Internacional Guadalajara Hidratado por Electrolit, Guadalajara

Nov 30, 2025 · 2:15:07

XLI Maratón Internacional Guadalajara Hidratado por Electrolit, Guadalajara

Age

40 years old

As of Sep 20, 2026: Marathon 2:08:05 (#771 all-time), Half Marathon 1:01:18, 2025 season best 2:11:56 (Jul 5, 2025, St. Petersburg (RUS)) · Last competition: XLI Maratón Internacional Guadalajara Hidratado por Electrolit, Guadalajara, Nov 30, 2025, 2:15:07 · 40 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:01:18

2:08:05

15Kilometr

43:36

10Kilometr

28:47

10MilesRoa

49:03

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2025	Marathon	2:11:56	-	Jul 5, 2025	↑	White Nights Marathon
2023	Marathon	2:11:42	-	Sep 10, 2023	↑	Tallinn Marathon, Tallinn
2022	Marathon	2:11:51	-	May 15, 2022	↑	Marrakech (MAR)
2021	Marathon	2:14:02	-	Jan 10, 2021	↑	Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Dhaka Marathon
2019	Marathon	2:08:12	-	Apr 21, 2019	↑	Marathon
2017	Marathon	2:09:39	-	Mar 5, 2017	↑	Rabat (MAR)
2016	Marathon	2:08:19	-	Oct 16, 2016	↑	Amsterdam (NED)
2015	Marathon	2:10:09	-	Nov 15, 2015	↑	Valencia (ESP)
2014	Semi	1:03:36	-	Nov 29, 2014	↓	Keringet (KEN)
2014	Marathon	2:08:05	-	Oct 12, 2014	↑	Eindhoven (NED)
2013	10Kilometr	28:47	-	May 12, 2013	-	Strasbourg (FRA)
2013	15Kilometr	43:36	-	May 9, 2013	-	Leidsche Rijn (NED)
2013	Semi	1:02:48	-	Jul 7, 2013	↓	Nairobi (KEN)
2013	Marathon	2:12:50	-	Oct 13, 2013	↑	Eindhoven (NED)
2012	Semi	1:04:11	-	Mar 25, 2012	↓	Lisboa (POR)
2011	10MilesRoa	49:03	-	Oct 16, 2011	-	Twickenham (GBR)
2011	Semi	1:01:18	-	Mar 27, 2011	↓	Warszawa (POL)
2010	Semi	1:03:08	-	Nov 7, 2010	↓	Baringo (KEN)

2025

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:15:07	-	Nov 30	XLI Maratón Internacional Guadalajara Hidratado por Electrolit, Guadalajara
Marathon	2:11:56	-	Jul 5	White Nights Marathon

2023

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:10:19	-	Nov 5	Maratón Internacional Guadalajara
Marathon	2:11:42	-	Sep 10	Tallinn Marathon, Tallinn
Marathon	2:12:02	-	Apr 30	Marathon International de Rabat, Rabat

2022

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:11:51	-	May 15	Marathon International de Marrakech, Marrakech

2021

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:14:02	-	Jan 10	Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Dhaka Marathon

2019

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:08:32	-	Oct 6	Marathon International de Casablanca
Marathon	2:08:12	-	Apr 21	Marathon

2017

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:15:54	-	Sep 17	Sydney Marathon, Sydney
Marathon	2:09:39	-	Mar 5	Rabat Marathon, Rabat

2016

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:08:19	-	Oct 16	Amsterdam Marathon, Amsterdam
Marathon	2:09:23	-	Mar 13	Rabat Marathon, Rabat

2015

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:10:09	-	Nov 15	Valencia Marathon, Valencia
Marathon	2:10:36	-	Mar 15	Seoul Marathon, Seoul

2014

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:03:36	-	Nov 29	Half Marathon, Keringet
Semi	1:03:40	-	Nov 1	Half Marathon, Baringo
Marathon	2:08:05	-	Oct 12	Eindhoven Marathon, Eindhoven

2013

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:04:19	-	Dec 29	Kochi Half Marathon, Kochi
Marathon	2:12:50	-	Oct 13	Eindhoven Marathon, Eindhoven
Semi	1:02:48	-	Jul 7	Nairobi Sotokoto Safari Half Marathon, Nairobi
Semi	1:06:15	-	May 26	Leiden Half Marathon, Leiden
10Kilometr	28:47	-	May 12	Strasbourg 10 km, Strasbourg
15Kilometr	43:36	-	May 9	Leidsche Rijn 15 km, Leidsche Rijn

2012

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:05:27	-	Sep 30	Bristol Half Marathon, Bristol
Semi	1:04:57	-	Apr 1	Madrid Half Marathon, Madrid
Semi	1:04:11	-	Mar 25	Lisboa Meia Maratona de Lisboa, Lisboa

2011

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10MilesRoa	49:03	-	Oct 16	Twickenham Cabbage Patch 10M, Twickenham
Semi	1:02:30	-	Sep 25	Lisboa Meia Maratona de Portugal, Lisboa
Semi	1:05:05	-	May 8	Albacete Half Marathon, Albacete
Semi	1:03:16	-	Apr 23	Paderborn Half Marathon, Paderborn
Semi	1:01:53	-	Apr 17	Nice Half Marathon, Nice
Semi	1:01:18	-	Mar 27	Warszawa Half Marathon, Warszawa
Semi	1:05:09	-	Jan 29	Eldoret Discovery Half Marathon, Eldoret

2010

3 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Semi	1:05:18	-	Dec 5	Kampala Half Marathon, Kampala
Semi	1:03:08	-	Nov 7	Baringo Half Marathon, Baringo
Semi	1:04:37	-	May 23	Kigali International Peace Half Marathon, Kigali

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Sammy Kigen Korir's Marathon personal best?

Sammy Kigen Korir's Marathon personal best is 2:08:05, set on Oct 12, 2014 in Eindhoven (NED), #771 on the all-time list.

Which events does Sammy Kigen Korir compete in?

Sammy Kigen Korir competes in the Marathon and Half Marathon.

How did Sammy Kigen Korir perform in 2025?

2025 season best: 2:11:56, set on Jul 5, 2025 in St. Petersburg (RUS). Last competition: XLI Maratón Internacional Guadalajara Hidratado por Electrolit, Guadalajara on Nov 30, 2025, 2:15:07.