Mark Korir

Mark Korir is a Kenyan long-distance runner born on January 10, 1985, in Eldoret, Kenya. He specializes in the marathon and has represented Kenya at major international championships.

Korir competed in the marathon at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics in Beijing, China. His selection to represent Kenya, one of the world's dominant marathon nations, demonstrated his ability to compete at the highest level of the sport.

As a marathoner from Eldoret, the heartland of Kenyan distance running, Korir emerged from the same training environment that has produced numerous world-class athletes. His World Championships appearance represents his achievement among Kenya's deep pool of marathon talent.