Emmanuel Korir
Emmanuel Korir (born June 15, 1995) is a middle-distance runner from Kenya. In 2017, he set the indoor world record for 600 meters.[1] As of 22 July 2018 he is ranked as the sixth fastest athlete over 800 m of all time, with a personal best of 1:42.05.[2]
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| Born | June 15, 1995 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  Kenya | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Track and field | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | 400 m, 600 m, 800 m. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| World finals | 2017 800 m, 10th (sf) 2019 800 m, 10th (sf) 400 m, 6th | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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In 2017, he left the UTEP Miners for a professional running contract with Nike, Inc..[3]
While at UTEP, he was coached by gold medalist Paul Ereng.[4]
Major international competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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| 2017 | NCAA Men's Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships | College Station, Texas | 1st | 800m | 1:47.48 |
| NCAA Men's Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships | Eugene, Oregon | 1st | 800m | 1:45.03 | |
| Herculis | Monaco | 1st | 800m | 1:43.10 | |
| IAAF World Championships in Athletics | London, United Kingdom | 4th (Heat 2, Semifinals) | 800m | 1:46.08 | |
| 2018 | Millrose Games | New York, New York | 1st | 800m | 1:44.21 |
| Muller Anniversary Games | London, United Kingdom | 1st | 800m | 1:42.05 | |
| African Championships | Asaba, Nigeria | 2nd | 800m | 1:45.65 | |
| 1st | 4 × 400 metres relay | 3:00.92 |
Domestic competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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| 2016 | Kenya Championships | Nairobi, Kenya | 8th | 800m | 1:46.94 |
References
- "UTEP Freshman Emmanuel Korir Just Broke A World Record".
- "IAAF all time 800m top list".
- "Emmanuel Korir Goes Pro, Signs With Nike".
- "How did UTEP land world class runner Emmanuel Korir?".
- Emmanuel Korir at Tilastopaja (registration required)
- Emmanuel Korir at Tilastopaja (registration required)
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